Maryam Tabatabaei Reserve my seat

SCA Barista Skills · Foundation

Get SCA certified
in one day.

Live online with an Authorized SCA Trainer. Taught in Persian or English, from wherever you are.

Authorized SCA Trainer Q Arabica Grader Certificate fee included Live, not pre-recorded

Small groups · reserve your seat below

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CourseSCA Barista Skills — FoundationInternationally recognised certification
FormatOnline, liveJoin from any country
PriceAED 1,400Class and SCA certificate fee. Nothing extra to pay.
Next cohortConfirmed with you directlyRegister below and Maryam replies within 24 hours with your date

No payment needed to register. Maryam will WhatsApp or email you to confirm your date, and you can pay online straight after.

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Who this is for

If a recognised certificate would change what you can charge, or who will hire you, this is the one to start with.

Baristas who want proof

You can already make good coffee. What you don't have is the certificate that lets an employer see it before they taste it.

Café & roastery owners

Train your team to a recognised standard without flying anyone anywhere, or losing them for a week.

People with no trainer nearby

Most countries have no Authorized SCA Trainer at all. You don't need to move. You need a good connection.

What happens on the day

One day, live, with a small group. You are taught, then assessed, then certified.

  1. Morning: the foundationsEspresso, grind, dose, extraction. Milk texturing done properly. The theory you need for the exam, taught the way it's actually used behind a bar.
  2. Practice and correctionYou work, Maryam watches and corrects. This is the part a recorded video cannot give you, and the reason the class is live.
  3. The SCA assessmentTaken on the same day. No separate booking, no extra fee, no waiting weeks.
  4. Your certificateIssued through the Specialty Coffee Association and recognised internationally. Yours to show any employer, anywhere.

Who is teaching

Authorized SCA Trainer (AST)
Q Arabica Grader
Q Instructor
Roastery Diploma
Sensory · Roasting · Brewing · Green Coffee
Founder, The Coffee Atelier — Dubai

Maryam Tabatabaei trains and certifies coffee professionals from Dubai. She holds the Authorized SCA Trainer credential, which allows her to issue SCA certification. She is also a Q Arabica Grader, one of the most demanding sensory certifications in the industry.

She teaches in Persian and English, and has been running classes online for students who cannot travel.

Training feels most like me. I enjoy sharing knowledge and helping people grow. Maryam Tabatabaei · Qahwa World, June 2026

Questions people always ask

How much is it, exactly?

AED 1,400. That covers the class and the SCA certificate fee. There is nothing further to pay. No separate exam charge, no registration fee.

When is the next date, and how long does it take?

Cohorts are small, so dates are confirmed directly once you register. Maryam replies by WhatsApp or email within 24 hours with your exact date and time. Whichever date you get, it's one day, start to certificate.

Is an online certificate really the same?

Yes. It is issued by the Specialty Coffee Association and it is the same certification, recognised the same way internationally. What changes is where you sit, not what you receive.

What equipment do I need at home?

Message Maryam before booking and she will tell you exactly what you need for your setup. If something is missing, she'll say so honestly rather than let you book the wrong class.

Which language will it be in?

Persian or English. Tell us which you prefer when you book.

What if I can't attend on the day?

Tell us as early as you can and we'll move you to the next date. The class is small, so the seat matters.

Can I pay from outside the UAE?

Yes. Checkout supports cards and local payment methods in most countries. If yours isn't covered, message Maryam and she'll arrange an alternative.

One day. One price.
Certificate included.

Small groups, so seats are limited.