This is an intensive two-day course that allows you to have a deeper understanding about extraction, professional tasting, espresso profiling, tasting, milk steaming, as well as doing latte art.

If you’re looking to take your barista skills to a Head Barista level, our SCA Barista Skills Intermediate Course is the next step in your professional development. This course is designed for those who already have a solid foundational knowledge of coffee and are ready to deepen their expertise.

You’ll be learning more about extraction and brewing, getting an introduction to sensory skills, enhanced milk-steaming techniques, as well as how to optimize workflow and care for your equipment. Additionally, the course covers essential aspects like barista menus, hygiene, safety and customer service, providing the knowledge needed to excel in more senior barista roles and contribute to a high-functioning coffee shop environment.

Course Outline:

- Coffee beans origin, variety, processing and roast
- Understanding your grinders
- Understanding what makes a good extraction
- Effective dosing distribution and tamping
- Learn about profiling your espresso
- Learn about proper milk texturing and producing excellent "microfoam"
- Essential latte art knowledge and skills
- Prepare full range of espresso based menu at operational speed
- Proper hygiene, health and safety
- Customer service for baristas
- Basic machine maintenance
- Workspace management