Barista skills intermediate

Description

Advance Your Career with SCA Barista Skills Intermediate

Are you ready to move beyond just following recipes and truly master your craft? In fact, our SCA Barista Skills Intermediate course is the essential next step for baristas who want to deepen their understanding of coffee and master advanced techniques. This program builds directly on the foundational level, ultimately giving you the scientific knowledge and practical skills to excel with confidence in any professional café environment.

Who Should Enrol in This Intermediate Course?

We designed this course for working baristas and dedicated coffee enthusiasts who are serious about their professional development. Therefore, a firm grasp of the basics is essential for success at this level.

Prerequisites: It is highly recommended that you have already completed the SCA Barista Skills Foundation course. Alternatively, equivalent experience, such as several months of active work as a barista in a specialty coffee shop, is also a suitable starting point. However, this course is for you if you want to:

• Go from simply making coffee to understanding why your adjustments work.
• Gain a scientific understanding of how variables like grind size, water, and pressure affect coffee flavor.
• Drastically improve your workflow, efficiency, and customer service skills.
• Finally, advance your career towards a senior barista, head barista, or café management role.

Your SCA Barista Skills Intermediate Curriculum

This course dives much deeper into the science and art of the barista. Instead of just repeating basic steps, you will learn the theory behind them. As a result, we cover key areas in great detail, including:

• Advanced Espresso Theory: We explore the complex relationship between brew ratios, grind particle size, and water quality to perfect extraction. Furthermore, you will learn to diagnose and correct issues like channeling and sour or bitter shots.
• Milk Chemistry & Latte Art: We teach the science behind creating consistently perfect micro-foam for different drink types. In addition, you will practice and perfect a range of latte art patterns, moving beyond the basics.
• Workflow & Customer Service: Learn to manage a busy bar, handle multiple orders simultaneously, and maintain impeccable quality under pressure, all while providing excellent customer service.

Your Path to an Advanced SCA Certificate

Upon completing the course, you will take both a written and a practical exam. Consequently, passing these earns you the globally respected SCA Barista Skills Intermediate certificate, a credential that is recognized and valued by employers worldwide.