Barista Skills Intermediate

This 16hr (2 Days) introductory course, led by SCA Authorized Trainer Sahil Thakkar, provides expert instruction on the specialty coffee journey. Participants can pursue SCA certification through practical and online exams over three days.

Who Should Attend

• Aspiring baristas seeking professional entry into the food and beverage industry
• Ideal for home brewers, coffee bloggers, students, housewives, aspiring baristas, and coffee enthusiasts looking to build foundational barista skills

Learning Outcomes

• Coffee Beans & Workspace: Understanding coffee beans and barista workspace management
• Espresso Mastery: Mastering espresso grind, dose, tamp, and extraction
• Sensory Evaluation: Developing sensory evaluation skills
• Milk Texturing & Menu Creation: Milk texturing and espresso-based menu creation
• Cleaning & Safety: Implementing cleaning, safety, and water quality management
• Customer Service & Operations: Customer service and café operations

Course Details

• Two-day in-person training with lectures and hands-on practice
• Practical training in espresso calibration, milk beverages, and workflow management
• Course delivered in English
• On-site practical assessment and an online theory exam (to be completed within 20 days)
• SCA certification awarded upon successful completion of the exam