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SCA Barista Skills Intermediate
The Barista Skills Intermediate course builds on the concepts and skills introduced in the Foundation course. It is ideal for someone who has barista skills experience and wants to explore how to improve coffee quality and prepare for more complex job functions found in the barista profession. Through this interactive course, learners will gain a deeper understanding of the coffee itself, specifically the impact of a coffee’s variety, origins and processing methods on flavor; the parameters of coffee quantity, grind texture, water quality, and shot time and their interaction when dialing in a brew recipe; drink construction and taste differences; workflow management and efficiency, sensory aspects of the espresso extraction; milk handling and techniques as well as latte art. In addition to coffee preparation, this course also covers key concepts regarding health and safety, customer service, and basic business practices. A written exam tests Intermediate course knowledge while a practical exam assesses the learner’s ability in terms of grinder calibration, espresso extraction analysis, latte art skills and drinks construction.
$945.00
Monday, March 23, 2026
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Tuesday, March 24, 2026
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Wednesday, March 25, 2026
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Thursday, March 26, 2026
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Friday, March 27, 2026
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Featured March 27, 2026 -Featured Latte Art Basics
Latte Art Basics
Whether you’re just getting started as a barista, have an espresso machine at home, or simply want to learn latte art technique for fun, this hands-on class is a great introduction to basic latte art. You’ll get direct instruction and practice using commercial or home espresso equipment to get one step better in pouring latte art - whether that's starting with a simple heart, or improving technique for more consistent milk texture for your more advanced pours. No previous experience required. Maximum Class Size: 6 students Instructor: Joel Ballard, Opo Barista & Authorized SCA Trainer
$60.00
Saturday, March 28, 2026
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March 28, 2026 -Taste Like a Pro
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Featured March 28, 2026 -Featured Latte Art Basics
Taste Like a Pro
Taste Like a Pro! Have you ever wondered how baristas are able to rattle off incredibly specific descriptors for your coffee? Or how those flavor notes ended up on your bag of coffee? Well, if so, this class is for you! In this session we will discuss the basics of sensory analysis, how to taste like a coffee professional, and how to describe what you experience. We will also get a chance to participate in a coffee cupping, which is the process that coffee pros use to analyze a coffee. Come ready to drink lots of coffee! Each ticket includes a FREE bag of Opo Upside beans! Maximum Class Size: 8 students Instructor: Joel Ballard, Opo Barista & Authorized SCA Trainer
$40.00
Latte Art Basics
Whether you’re just getting started as a barista, have an espresso machine at home, or simply want to learn latte art technique for fun, this hands-on class is a great introduction to basic latte art. You’ll get direct instruction and practice using commercial or home espresso equipment to get one step better in pouring latte art - whether that's starting with a simple heart, or improving technique for more consistent milk texture for your more advanced pours. No previous experience required. Maximum Class Size: 6 students Instructor: Joel Ballard, Opo Barista & Authorized SCA Trainer
$60.00
Sunday, March 29, 2026
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Featured March 29, 2026 -Featured Latte Art Basics
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Featured March 29, 2026 -Featured Latte Art Basics
Latte Art Basics
Whether you’re just getting started as a barista, have an espresso machine at home, or simply want to learn latte art technique for fun, this hands-on class is a great introduction to basic latte art. You’ll get direct instruction and practice using commercial or home espresso equipment to get one step better in pouring latte art - whether that's starting with a simple heart, or improving technique for more consistent milk texture for your more advanced pours. No previous experience required. Maximum Class Size: 6 students Instructor: Joel Ballard, Opo Barista & Authorized SCA Trainer
$60.00
Latte Art Basics
Whether you’re just getting started as a barista, have an espresso machine at home, or simply want to learn latte art technique for fun, this hands-on class is a great introduction to basic latte art. You’ll get direct instruction and practice using commercial or home espresso equipment to get one step better in pouring latte art - whether that's starting with a simple heart, or improving technique for more consistent milk texture for your more advanced pours. No previous experience required. Maximum Class Size: 6 students Instructor: Joel Ballard, Opo Barista & Authorized SCA Trainer
$60.00