SCA Barista Foundation – Certified Course for Beginner Baristas

This practical course will give you the tools you need to understand and implement the key components of being a barista.

Training includes:

• Grinder calibration
• Espresso extraction
• Milk texturing and latte art development
• Workflow, hygiene and customer experience
• Equipment care and efficiency

Attendance: Max 4 people per course
Price: £245 + SCA Registration including the Exam fee, if taken, approximately €50*
Time: 9:30 to 16:30
Course Date(s): 10/09/2026 – 17/09/2026 – 24/09/2026 – 15/10/2026 – 22/10/2026 – 29/10/2026 – 19/11/2026 – 26/11/2026

*The SCA registration/course enrolment fee (50 Euros) will be separate from the course fee and will be paid by the learner.

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Barista Skills Foundation

This full day of coffee education gives you a introductory understanding of coffee, as well as foundational skills required to set a grinder, make espressos, foam and texture milk, and learn basic latte art techniques as per SCA quality standards, while understanding health and safety practices and customer service.

An optional written exam will test your theoretical knowledge based on the foundation course learning objectives.

Prerequisites: requires no previous experience.

Courses duration: 7 hours

You can attend the course without taking the examinations The Examination is paid directly by the student to the SCA for approximately €50.