SCA Barista Skills Intermediate Certification
Course Time: Three Day Class (9am to 4pm)
Pre-requisites: Introduction to Coffee; recommended Barista Foundation.
Knowledge level: Min. 1 year actively working as barista.
The Barista Skills Intermediate course 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.
Practical and Written Exam required for student to receive certificate.
Course Time: Three Day Class (9am to 4pm)
Pre-requisites: Introduction to Coffee; recommended Barista Foundation.
Knowledge level: Min. 1 year actively working as barista.
The Barista Skills Intermediate course 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.
Practical and Written Exam required for student to receive certificate.
Course Time: Three Day Class (9am to 4pm)
Pre-requisites: Introduction to Coffee; recommended Barista Foundation.
Knowledge level: Min. 1 year actively working as barista.
The Barista Skills Intermediate course 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.
Practical and Written Exam required for student to receive certificate.
Upon completion of the course work, students will have 21 days to take the SCA Barista Skills Intermediate written exam online. After passing the exam, students will earn the SCA Barista Skills Intermediate Certificate and points toward their diploma.
Once you have booked and your payment is confirmed, we will begin the process of preparing your class. Although we understand that there are situations beyond our control that may require you to reschedule or cancel your reservation, our refund and rescheduling policy reflects the costs incurred in preparing the scheduled class.
During the class we include lunch, snacks and refreshments.
Refund/ Cancelation Policy: Training fees are fully refundable if training is canceled at least 15 days prior to the start of the course. If the reservation is canceled between the 14 to 3 days pror to the course a 50% cancelation fee will be charged. No cancellation is available with less than 2 business days notice, however you can reschedule with the corresponding rescheduling fees.
Rescheduling Fees: No fee is applied if rescheduling is requested at least 7 days before the start of the course. A rescheduling fee of US $75 will apply if rescheduling is requested less than 7 days prior to the start of the course.
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