Professional Coffee Education: Online SCA Courses and Los Angeles Barista Workshops
Espresso Academy provides the certified course for those who want to taste coffee with a professional approach! We focus exclusively on coffee training — it's our specialty! Our trainers are in-house experts and always available to support you. We’re the only ones offering an IBC-accredited diploma and internationally recognized SCA certification. Whether you are a coffee pro looking to sharpen your tasting skills or a hobbyist, our programs help you level up your credentials in the coffee world.
Online Coffee Courses and SCA Certifications
The Espresso Academy Coffee Campus – the coffee university – offers a wide range of programs. You can choose from the Basic Barista Course /Barista skills SCA, the Coffee Roasting and Blending Course / SCA, the Coffee brewing Course / SCA, and the Coffee Tasting and Cupping Course / Sensory SCA. Other specialized options include:
- Coffee Shop Management Course
- Coffee Sustainability course – coffee sustainability program SCA
- Espresso Machines Maintenance and Reparation Course
- Latte Art and Decorated cappuccinos Course
- Italian Coffee Discovery Course
Coffee Tasting Class Online / SCA Sensory Course
What you will learn in the coffee tasting class online / SCA Sensory Course:
- What do we actually taste in coffee?
- How taste, smell, and touch work together in coffee tasting
- Recognizing acidity, bitterness, and sweetness in coffee
- Mastering the coffee flavor wheel
- Understanding sugar browning, enzymatic aromas, and coffee defects
- Exploring different body types: rough, syrupy, silky, and more!
- How to perform a coffee cupping class like a pro using the SCA tasting sheet
- Understanding the SCA Coffee Value Assessment
- Tasting and evaluating espresso coffee
This course is available for 129€ 155€ and includes the Espresso Academy Guarantee with a 30-day money back guarantee. Your trainer for this course will be Robert Brinck, an IBC Authorized Certifier and an SCA Authorized Trainer specialized in every aspect of the coffee world.
Hands-on Coffee Making Classes in Los Angeles
Learn how to make the perfect brew at coffee making classes in Los Angeles! Guided by experienced baristas, you’ll be shown how to grind, tamp, and extract espresso like a pro, along with milk texturing and latte art basics. Coffee workshops in LA are the perfect place to transform your love for caffeine into a hands-on hobby in 2025.
During your experience, you'll get real-time feedback from expert baristas and learn how to use both home and commercial machines. One of the best places to learn coffee making is at a beginner-friendly, one-day course near you. These workshops walk you through the essentials, including understanding different beans, dialing in a grinder, espresso extraction, and milk frothing in a way that is hands-on and budget-friendly!
Workshop Locations and Pricing in Los Angeles
Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. ClassBento donates $1 to NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) with every paid booking. Here are some available options:
- Carson: 1 to 25 guests — $35 - $45
- Glendale: 1 to 8 guests — $40 - $45
- Eagle Rock: 1 to 4 guests — $225 - $450
- Downtown LA: 1 to 24 guests — $90
- Arts District: 1 to 6 guests — $65 - $95
- Culver City: 1 to 8 guests — $85 - $90
- Gardena / Mobile: 1 to 25 guests — $105 - $150
- Hawthorne: 1 to 20 guests — $155
Gifting Coffee Experiences
Is one of your loved ones a coffee enthusiast? GIFT A COFFEE COURSE! Surprise them with a barista online class from Espresso Academy! They’ll be thrilled… and will talk even more about coffee! You can also choose a printable digital gift card delivered instantly via email, with beautiful designs to choose from and personalize. Whether it is for a pro or someone who just loves specialty coffee, it is a thoughtful gift for any occasion.
