SCA Training
⭐ 8.4
* Includes the manual, lunch, and certificate fees
The SCA Barista Skills Professional training is the highest level within the Barista Skills module and focuses on the advanced knowledge and skills expected of an experienced or supervisory barista. You’ll take a scientific and systematic approach to espresso and explore how coffee, equipment, recipes, and technique all work together to determine the final quality of the beverage.
You’ll delve into topics such as particle size distribution, dose and tamp consistency, waste, espresso equipment, temperature and pressure, recipe development, espresso blends, and advanced extraction measurements. Water is also analyzed in detail: you’ll work with TDS, alkalinity, total hardness, and pH, and gain an understanding of how water treatment affects espresso and equipment.
The Professional program goes beyond your own brewing skills. You’ll develop a refined sensory methodology, work with advanced milk and latte art standards, and learn how to manage quality within a team. Recipe standardization, menu design, cost of goods, workflow, and mentoring other baristas are all integrated into a professional approach to quality.
Barista Skills Professional is designed for experienced baristas, head baristas, trainers, and quality managers. SCA Barista Skills Intermediate is a prerequisite. The SCA also recommends a solid foundation of practical experience; this level is geared toward professionals who are responsible for recipes, training, consistent execution, and quality standards within a coffee service.
Laurens DaCosta is an award-winning barista and SCA trainer with over sixteen years of experience. With his practical and inspiring approach, he helps both professionals and coffee enthusiasts take their coffee quality to the next level.
“They take a critical look at your technique, and I actually liked that. You get honest feedback that really helps you improve.”
Femke
“We wanted to take our expertise to the next level for our specialty coffee bar. This training definitely helped us do that.”
Team Origin Coffee
“I learned a lot about fine-tuning recipes and justifying my choices. It’s not just about doing it, but also about understanding why.”
Niels van Dam
“I found some parts quite challenging, but that’s exactly why you get so much out of it. The guidance was excellent.”
Monique
“Professionally organized and with a lot of personal attention. You can tell the trainer has a wealth of practical experience.”
Stefan
“This training has given me much more confidence as a head barista. I now view quality and consistency in a completely different light.”
Lotte
“Intense, educational, and inspiring. I went home with my head full of new knowledge and ideas. I highly recommend it to anyone who’s serious about specialty coffee.”
Robin de Vries
Education Advisor
⭐ 8.1
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Baristastudio in Schiedam, Amsterdam, and Dordrecht offers professional workshops and SCA training courses on coffee! Dive into the world of coffee and the techniques behind it. We’ll teach you the real tricks of the trade and how to make coffee like a professional barista. That’s what makes coffee so incredibly fun and versatile. See you at one of our studios!
