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SCA Barista Foundation Course

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$150 $300 In stock

Category: SCA Training

Whether you're thinking about starting a Barista career, or you just want an internationally recognised coffee certificate you can brag to your mates about, the SCA Barista Foundation course is the perfect place to start. This entry-level course bridges the gap between coffee theory and real-world bar practice, giving you the technical skills required to work in a high-standard specialty coffee environment.
Whether you're a professional or a home barista, this immersive, full-day course will teach you how to navigate professional machinery, calibrate grinders to a specific recipe, troubleshoot extraction flaws, and texture milk to SCA standards.

What You’ll Learn:
  • The Essentials: Understanding coffee species, freshness, and proper storage.
  • Espresso Extraction: Mastering the core fundamentals of dosing, tamping, and extracting espresso.
  • Milk Steaming: The science behind texturing milk to the perfect temperature and consistency.
  • Bar Routine: Efficient workspace management, hygiene, and essential daily machine maintenance.

*The course fee includes all SCA admin fees

Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 18 reviews)

Avery ★★★★★

The espresso machine at the end gave me a proper taste of what real cafe pressure feels like, and now I actually understand what the dial-in process is about. Course ran over by 20 minutes but honestly I didn't want it to end, every minute was packed with useful skill.

Carter W. ★★★★★

The hands-on sessions gave me real confidence behind the machine, and the internationally recognised certificate at the end feels like genuine proof I can use. Was a bit nervous about my milk frothing, but the instructor's step-by-step guidance sorted that out fast.

Andrew ★★★★★

The practical pace of the course meant I was dialing in shots and steaming milk by the second day, which gave me way more confidence than just watching videos. I like that the certificate is internationally recognised, so it actually feels like a legit starting point for a barista career.

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