SCA Coffee Skills Program: Build Your Coffee Expertise
The Coffee Skills Program is our modular training system designed to build practical expertise across all aspects of specialty coffee. Master specialty coffee skills through our most comprehensive training pathway. From foundational barista techniques to advanced sensory analysis, you'll gain hands-on skills you can immediately apply in the industry.
Program Structure and Modules
The Coffee Skills Program follows a clear, flexible pathway. The program is structured in a way that encourages learners to pursue a well-rounded coffee education on a variety of topics within the industry. Start with our Introduction to Coffee course — a comprehensive overview of specialty coffee fundamentals in 4 hours or more. From there, choose from five specialist modules, each offering three progressive levels — letting you build your expertise at your own pace.
The available modules include:
- Introduction to Coffee: This course teaches coffee fundamentals from origin to cup, now updated with the logic from the SCA Coffee Value Assessment.
- Barista Skills: Focused on developing practical skills behind the espresso bar, from foundational techniques to advanced management of coffee service operations.
- Brewing: Comprehensive exploration of coffee brewing methods, from basic principles to advanced extraction theory and practice.
- Green Coffee: Explores the evaluation and trading of green coffee, from basic grading to advanced purchasing strategies.
- Roasting: This module teaches coffee roasting principles and practice, including how to control roast profiles and color.
- Sensory Skills: This module teaches coffee tasting and evaluation methods, helping you master professional coffee cupping techniques.
Specialized Hands-On Courses
Foundations of Specialty Coffee
This comprehensive course explores the fascinating world of specialty coffee from its ancient origins to modern craft techniques. Students gain the knowledge and skills to understand and appreciate high-quality coffee throughout its entire lifecycle—from cultivation to consumption. This is a holistic introduction to the world of specialty coffee, exploring it’s many aspects, rather than solely the final product. 5 modules, 1 final assessment and five days of everything coffee! Classes will take place from 10am-1pm and 3pm-5pm. We will be tasting and exploring some of the best international and Indian coffees during this week.
Barista Enhancement : 3-Day Hands-On Training Program
Introduces essential practical skills needed behind the espresso bar with focus on core techniques. Key learnings include:
- Make quality espresso drinks consistently
- Steam milk and pour latte art
- Manage efficient coffee bar workflow
Certification and Career Advancement
Demonstrate your knowledge and skills through practical and written examinations. Once successful, you'll earn your globally-recognized certificate, while earning credit towards an SCA Skills Diploma. Transform your course modules into an SCA Skills Diploma, tailored to your specific career pathway. Take part in a mix of hands-on and remote learning, delivered by authorized SCA Trainers. The delivery method of your course will depend on your location and module — either in-person, online, or a mix of both.
Pricing and Availability:
- Foundations of Specialty Coffee: ₹37,500.00
- Barista Enhancement Program: ₹5,000.00 – ₹6,500.00
- Mahseer's Hope: ₹340.00 – ₹3,200.00
