SCA Barista Skills Intermediate
You know how to pull espresso shots and steam milk, but you want to want to take your skills to the level needed to be head barista or cafe manager. This course helps you go beyond knowing the steps to knowing the how and why so that you can take control of the espresso beverage preparation process.
Course Duration: 2 Days (16 Hours + Breaks)
Prerequisite: SCA Barista Skills Foundation or equivalent experience
Included: Educator fee, all required materials, snacks/meals, facility use, SCA exam and certification fees
You know how to pull espresso shots and steam milk, but you want to want to take your skills to the level needed to be head barista or cafe manager. This course helps you go beyond knowing the steps to knowing the how and why so that you can take control of the espresso beverage preparation process.
Course Duration: 2 Days (16 Hours + Breaks)
Prerequisite: SCA Barista Skills Foundation or equivalent experience
Included: Educator fee, all required materials, snacks/meals, facility use, SCA exam and certification fees
You know how to pull espresso shots and steam milk, but you want to want to take your skills to the level needed to be head barista or cafe manager. This course helps you go beyond knowing the steps to knowing the how and why so that you can take control of the espresso beverage preparation process.
Course Duration: 2 Days (16 Hours + Breaks)
Prerequisite: SCA Barista Skills Foundation or equivalent experience
Included: Educator fee, all required materials, snacks/meals, facility use, SCA exam and certification fees
Level Up Your Skills to Take Control of Your Espresso Bar
Upgrading your barista skills requires going beyond knowing and doing the steps, to understanding the how and the why.
This course takes you from competent barista to knowledgable head barista who can confidently manage a coffee bar.
In SCA Barista Skills Intermediate! You’ll spend two days taking a deep dive into espresso science and explore topics essential to building and operating a coffee shop.
Leaning on research and science, this course cuts through all the fluff of making espresso and sets you on a path to success. You’ll focus in on each topic one-by-one to take your knowledge and skills to the next level.
What You’ll Learn in This Course
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Explore how different coffee varieties and roasting levels influence the flavor profile of your espresso and how to select the right coffee to get an espresso shot with your preferred flavor.
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Description text goes hereLearn techniques for managing the degassing process of freshly roasted coffee to ensure optimal flavor and quality in every espresso shot.
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Master the art of espresso bar layout to streamline your workflow, minimize movement, and maximize efficiency during peak hours.
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Discover a task division strategy for effective, allowing you to handle high-volume periods smoothly and efficiently with a partner.
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Get to know the different types of coffee grinders available, their specific uses, and how to select the right grinder for your needs.
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Learn the science behind brew ratios and espresso formulas to consistently produce an espresso shot that has the ideal balance and strength.
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Understand how to use a refractometer to measure the strength of your espresso, ensuring a consistently high-quality product.
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Learn the formula to calculate extraction percentage of espresso to help you achieve a quality extraction.
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Learn various dosing and distribution techniques and tools to achieve even extraction.
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Discover how different compounds extract at various rates and how this knowledge can be leveraged to optimize espresso flavor.
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Learn the essential steps for cleaning and maintaining your coffee grinder to ensure longevity and consistent grind quality.
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Understand the importance of personal hygiene in coffee preparation and how to implement effective hygiene practices in your business.
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Learn the principles of stock rotation to ensure freshness and quality in your coffee offerings.
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Gain insights into providing exceptional customer service that enhances the customer experience and fosters loyalty.
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Develop strategies for effectively resolving customer service issues, turning challenges into opportunities for improvement.
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Explore the fascinating chemistry of milk and how its components interact with coffee to create creamy, delicious beverages.
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Learn methods for preventing milk deterioration, ensuring you always serve your customers fresh, high-quality milk.
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Master the techniques for steaming alternative milks, adapting to the growing demand for dairy-free options.
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Discover efficient methods for sharing milk between pitchers/jugs to speed up service without compromising quality.
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Learn the steps and techniques to pour the intricate tulip latte art pattern, elevating the presentation of your beverages.
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Understand how to design a coffee menu and accurately calculate beverage costs to ensure profitability.
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Acquire skills for efficiently preparing multiple drinks simultaneously, reducing wait times and boosting customer satisfaction.
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Learn how to prioritize and sequence the delivery of multi-beverage orders to ensure optimal freshness and customer satisfaction.
Get Globally Recognized Barista Certification
At the end of this course, you’ll take a written exam based on what you will learn during the course. When you pass that exam, you’ll get a certificate from the most widely recognized certification authority, the Specialty Coffee Association.
Use your certificate to get that dream job or display it in your home to help your guests know that you are certified to make them quality beverages.
“Through Simpler's courses we received world class training courses, consultation, partnerships, and advice on how to take each and every step towards opening the doors to our cafe.”
-David Taylor, FHK Coffee
About Your Trainer
When learning important coffee skills, you want to learn from someone with extensive experience and an understanding of research-based coffee theory.
This is where I come in!
My name is Trent Rollings, I’ve been in the specialty coffee industry for 10 years, with experience as a barista, cafe owner, and coffee bar designer. I’m also a certified judge for World Coffee Championships. I use this experience as well as my personal coffee skills, honed over many years to help you learn coffee preparation during this course.
