The SCA Coffee Skills Program is a comprehensive educational program that covers all aspects of coffee, from production to brewing. The program is designed to help coffee professionals develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the specialty coffee industry.
The Coffee Skills Program consists of six modules:
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Introduction to Coffee
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Barista Skills
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Brewing
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Green Coffee
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Roasting
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Sensory Skills
Each module is available at three levels: Foundation, Intermediate, and Professional. More on each by pressing the Logo below.
Introduction to Coffee
Dive deep into what Specialty Coffee means, who is responsible, what parameters should be look at.
Sensory Skills
Develop you coffee cupping skills. Learn what is required to be able to taste specialty coffee and what parameters to look for in a cup.
Brewing Skills
Learn what parameters affect the brew of your coffee. What you should be looking for in each cup and sharpen your skills on brewing coffee at home or in your business.
Green Coffee
Botanics of coffee, certification requirements, contracts, the coffee market and its volatibility. Lets learn to distingquish the coffee parameters that make it a specialty and not a commodity.
Roasting Skills
Learn how to transmit heat into a specialty coffee and be able to get the flavors your clientel wants. Learn to see what parameters in green coffee affect your roast.
Barista Skills
A practical class that shows you the importance of preparing coffee in an espresso machine correctly and what you should look for in the perfect espresso drink.
Global Education: On-Site and Online Modalities
We understand that talent knows no borders. Therefore, we offer flexible options for our international community:
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El Salvador Campus (On-Site): Train with state-of-the-art technology (La Marzocco, Mahlkönig) and under the direct guidance of our ASTs (Authorized SCA Trainers) in a fully immersive environment.
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SCA Online (Hybrid/Distance Learning): Get certified from anywhere in the world. All Foundation levels are available 100% online, including the administration of official exams.
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Information for International Students
Academia Barista Pro is the preferred destination for coffee travelers from all over the world.
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International Registration: Your spot is guaranteed through online payment (Credit/Debit Cards or International Wire Transfer).
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Logistical Support: Ask us for accommodation and transportation recommendations for your training stay in El Salvador.