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Monday, April 6, 2026
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Featured April 6, 2026 -Featured SCA Introduction to Coffee
SCA Introduction to Coffee
Part of the SCA Coffee Skills Program, Introduction to Coffee is open to coffee enthusiasts and specialty coffee professionals alike. Intro to Coffee is a comprehensive crash course in the specialty coffee industry. It charts coffee's journey from its origins in Ethiopia to the major commodity that it is today. This course gives a general overview of the specialty coffee supply chain and explores topics such as history and cultivation, variables that affect coffee quality, basics of sensory analysis, fundamentals of roasting, factors of coffee freshness, and principles of brewing. Learners will also discuss the importance of water quality, equipment cleanliness, and maintenance. In the Opo Coffee training lab, this interactive course also includes a live coffee roasting demo and coffee cupping. There is an online written exam administered upon completion of the course. Learn more about the SCA Coffee Skills Program here. Lunch and validated parking included in the course fee. Students will receive a 15% discount on coffee and merchandise the day of class! Maximum Class Size: 7 students Class Duration: 6.5 hours Instructor: Joel Ballard, Authorized SCA Trainer SCA certificate courses have very limited seating and require significant planning and preparation to schedule, staff, and deliver. Because of this, SCA […]
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
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April 7, 2026 -SCA Barista Skills Foundation
SCA Barista Skills Foundation
This course allows learners to gain an introductory understanding of the coffee itself as well as foundational skills required to set a grinder, make espressos, foam and texture milk and latte art techniques as per SCA quality standards, while implementing health and safety practices and customer service. Practical learning objectives and activities prepare the learner to conduct key foundational tasks of a barista. There is an online written exam administered upon completion of the course. Learn more about the SCA Coffee Skills Program here. Validated parking and lunch are included in the course fee. Students will receive a 15% discount on coffee and merchandise the day of class! Maximum Class Size: 5 students Class Duration: 7.5 hours Instructor: Joel Ballard, Authorized SCA Trainer SCA certificate courses have very limited seating and require significant planning and preparation to schedule, staff, and deliver. Because of this, SCA Courses follow a separate policy from our non-certification classes. Refunds and Rescheduling: 30+ days before the course start: You may reschedule or request a full refund at no charge. 15–29 days before the course start: You may reschedule or request a refund, less a 20% processing fee. Within 14 days of the course start: Cancellations and rescheduling are no […]
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
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Thursday, April 9, 2026
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Friday, April 10, 2026
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Saturday, April 11, 2026
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Sunday, April 12, 2026
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