Brewing Skill Foundation
17 January 2026
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Description
SCA Brewing Skill Foundation Dubai: Master Coffee Brewing
Master the art and science of coffee brewing with the official SCA Brewing Skill Foundation course in Dubai. Moreover, whether you’re a home brewing enthusiast or aspiring coffee professional, this hands-on SCA Brewing Skill Foundation training teaches you essential brewing techniques, equipment mastery, and extraction science to craft consistently delicious coffee.
Who Should Take This Brewing Course?
The SCA Brewing Skill Foundation course in Dubai is perfect for beginners and professionals alike. Furthermore, this course is designed for:
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Home coffee enthusiasts wanting to elevate their daily brewing skills and understand the science behind great coffee
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Aspiring baristas looking to build foundational knowledge for a specialty coffee career
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Café owners and managers who need to train staff in consistent brewing standards
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Career switchers exploring opportunities in the specialty coffee industry
Moreover, no prior experience is required. Therefore, everyone from beginners to working baristas will benefit from this comprehensive training.
Additionally, explore our other coffee training courses including Barista Skills and CVA certification.
What You Will Learn in the SCA Brewing Skill Foundation Course
The SCA Brewing Foundation course is the perfect starting point for those new to coffee brewing. Furthermore, it provides a thorough overview of the brewing process, helping you understand the key elements that affect flavor. Key topics covered:
- Introduction to Coffee Brewing:
- Understand coffee origins and the factors that influence the brewing process.
- Moreover, learn about the different types of brewing methods (filter, espresso, immersion, etc.)
- In addition, explore how origin impacts flavor profiles
- Brew Equipment:
- Get familiar with essential brewing equipment such as grinders, brewers, and scales.
- Additionally, learn to set up and maintain your brewing tools for maximum efficiency.
- As a result, you’ll practice hands-on with professional-grade equipment.
- Brewing Variables:
- Explore the key factors that impact the final cup: grind size, water quality, brewing time, temperature, and ratio.
- Therefore, you’ll understand how each variable affects extraction
- Consequently, you can troubleshoot common brewing problems
- Brew Methods:
- Hands-on experience with popular brewing methods: drip, pour-over, French press, Aeropress, and more
- Furthermore, master multiple techniques during intensive training sessions
- As a result, you’ll confidently brew using any method
- Water Chemistry & Temperature:
- Learn the basics of water chemistry and why it’s crucial to brewing.
- Additionally, explore the ideal brewing temperatures and how they affect extraction
- Moreover, understand water quality’s impact on flavor
- Brewing Consistency:
- Discover how to achieve consistency in brewing, ensuring every cup is up to standard.
- Therefore, you’ll implement quality control methods used by top cafés
- In addition, learn measurement techniques for replicable results
- Safety & Best Practices:
- Safety protocols for handling hot water and equipment in the brewing environment.
- Furthermore, understand hygiene standards for professional settings
- As a result, you’ll maintain safe and efficient operations
Upon completing the SCA Brewing Skill Foundation course in Dubai, you will have fundamental knowledge to brew coffee effectively and consistently.
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Course Topics: SCA Brewing Skill Foundation
1. Fundamental Knowledge
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Introduction to Coffee: Understanding coffee origins and how origin impacts flavor profiles.
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Brewing Types: Overview of different methods including filter, espresso, and immersion.
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Water Chemistry: The basics of water composition, quality, and its critical impact on flavor.
2. Technical Skills & Science
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Brewing Variables: Analyzing the factors that dictate the final cup, specifically:
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Grind size
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Water quality & Temperature
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Brewing time
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Coffee-to-water ratio
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Extraction Science: Understanding how the variables above affect extraction and how to troubleshoot common issues to fix flavor defects.
3. Equipment & Practical Application
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Equipment Mastery: Hands-on training with grinders, brewers, and scales, including setup and maintenance.
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Method Proficiency: Practical experience brewing with specific devices such as:
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Drip Coffee
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Pour-over
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French Press
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Aeropress
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Consistency & Standards: Techniques for measuring results to ensure every cup meets quality standards (replicability).
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Safety & Hygiene: Best practices for handling hot water/equipment and maintaining a clean professional environment.
Target Audience
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Home Enthusiasts: Looking to elevate daily brewing.
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Aspiring Baristas: Building a foundation for a career.
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Business Owners: Managers needing to train staff on consistency.
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Career Switchers: Exploring the specialty coffee industry.
Maryam is the Head of Education at Mattina Artisan Roastery, a certified SCA Authorized Trainer (AST), Q Arabica Grader, Q Instructor, and CVA Certified Instructor. With years of hands-on experience in quality evaluation, sensory analysis, and sourcing, she brings clarity and structure to the Coffee Value Assessment framework. Maryam has also served as a national judge at World of Coffee Dubai and is well known for guiding professionals toward higher standards in calibration, quality control, and sensory accuracy.
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