The SCA Barista Skills Intermediate course is designed for baristas who already have experience working with espresso and milk-based beverages and want to deepen their technical knowledge and practical skills.

This course focuses on advanced espresso extraction, recipe development, grinder calibration, milk texture refinement, workflow efficiency, sensory understanding, and customer service standards.

Students will gain a deeper understanding of how variables such as grind size, dose, yield, time, water quality, and milk chemistry affect beverage quality and consistency.

In-person • 14 hours

Who Can Join?

• Working baristas
• Students who completed Barista Foundation
• Coffee professionals seeking advanced skills
• Café supervisors or team leaders

Key learnings include:

• Advanced espresso extraction variables
• Brewing control & recipe development
• Grinder calibration
• Coffee sensory evaluation
• Milk science & texture control
• Advanced latte art techniques
• Workflow efficiency under pressure
• Water quality fundamentals
• Customer service and café professionalism
• Master efficient workflow management

Exam & Results

The course includes:

• Advanced practical assessment
• Online exam

Students who successfully complete both exams will receive the official SCA Barista Skills Intermediate Certificate.