BAR
6568
Academy Course
Barista Skills — Professional
The SCA Professional level: teaching, competition readiness, and the mastery that few achieve.
Format
In person · Online
Duration
3 Days
Level
Professional
Next Cohort
12 & 14–15 September 2026
What You'll Learn
Eight core competencies to master in this course.
1
Master competitive espresso pulling: consistency under pressure, presentation, scoring.
2
Develop a personal signature: your approach to craft, your philosophy, your voice.
3
Teach with authority: methodology, assessment, mentoring advanced learners.
4
Understand competition rules and scoring: regional, national, international.
5
Explore latte art beyond basics: consistent microfoam, advanced patterns, personal style.
6
Achieve the SCA Barista Professional credential — the highest level.
7
Position yourself for competition, training, or senior roles in specialty coffee.
8
Join the elite community of UAE's most skilled baristas.
Who It's For
- Baristas who hold the SCA Intermediate credential.
- Competition-minded baristas aiming for WBC or National Team selections.
- Training directors and café owners leading teams.
- Baristas at the peak of their craft, ready to go deeper.
Prerequisites
- SCA Barista Intermediate certificate required.
- Minimum 2+ years of professional barista experience.
- Demonstrated excellence: tasting skills, consistency, leadership.
The Instructor
Maryam Tabatabaei
Authorized SCA Premier Trainer · Q-Arabica GraderTaught by Maryam.
Maryam is an Authorized SCA Premier Trainer and a Q-Arabica Grader certified under the SCA Q Coffee System (formerly the Coffee Quality Institute) — one of the few practitioners in the United Arab Emirates who holds both credentials at once.
She placed fourth at the HB Best Batch Roasting Championship (Feb 2026), judged the UAE National Roasting Championship (Jan 2026), and presented at Gulfood 2026’s Specialty Coffee Stage. Cohorts in her studio are kept to six learners — closer to a master class than a campus.
“I will not teach you what to think about coffee. I will teach you how to taste it for yourself.”
SCA Authorized TrainerQ-Arabica Grader · SCAUAE Roasting Championship Judge4th · HB Best Batch RoastingGulfood 2026 · Specialty Stage
Frequently Asked
Is this course aimed at competition?
It prepares you for competition, but it's also for baristas who want mastery without competition. Both paths are valid.
Can I work toward WBC after this?
Yes. Professional is the credential foundation. After that, coaching, practice, and national selection processes are your path.
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