SCA - Barista FOUNDATION Course

The chosen course has no advertised date; we will start it depending on the number of applicants. After purchase, we will contact you and arrange the date of the course.

This module allows you to acquire fundamental coffee knowledge and practical skills to kickstart your barista career. The course is suitable for those without prior barista experience, as well as for those who have some experience but wish to refresh their existing knowledge or further develop their theoretical understanding.

The detailed program:

• Basic information about coffee
• The history of coffee
• Types of coffee
• Steps for making espresso
• Milk texturing techniques
• Equipment maintenance
• Workspace management
• Basic health and safety criteria

The course concludes with a short practical and written exam, where the knowledge gained during the day will be tested. Successful completion of the module can earn 5 points in the SCA Coffee Diploma System program.

Course duration: 1 day

If you are unsure which course is right for you, please read our blog posts about our SCA and Complementary courses.

SCA courses - What is SCA?

The SCA CDS (Coffee Diploma System) is an internationally recognised education system, offering numerous training programs at various levels and topics to help those interested in coffee, from beginners to professional baristas.

The courses conclude with an exam, where the acquired knowledge is tested, and then the participant is awarded points corresponding to the course level within the SCA Coffee Diploma System program.

The participation fees include snacks, coffee, and a good mood. 😊

Elements of our training program:

• SCA Introduction course
• SCA Barista courses --> the course you chose belongs here
• SCA Brewing (filter coffee) courses
• SCA Sensory (sensory) courses