The SCA Barista Skills Professional course is designed for experienced baristas and coffee professionals who want to master advanced coffee techniques, workflow management, sensory analysis, and professional café operations at the highest level.

This intensive program focuses on precision, consistency, and deep technical understanding of espresso extraction, grinder calibration, milk chemistry, beverage quality control, café efficiency, and sensory evaluation. Students will develop the ability to analyze and solve complex coffee preparation challenges in a professional environment.

The Professional level prepares students for leadership roles within the specialty coffee industry and builds the expertise required for high-level barista performance, training, and café management.

In-person • 21 hours

Who Can Join?

• Experienced baristas
• Students who completed SCA Barista Skills Intermediate
• Head baristas and café supervisors
• Coffee trainers and educators
• Coffee professionals seeking advanced certification

Key learnings include:

• Advanced espresso extraction theory 
• Precision grinder calibration
• Extraction analysis and troubleshooting
• Water chemistry and its impact on coffee
• Advanced milk science and texture refinement
• Workflow optimization in high-volume environments
• Sensory analysis and quality control
• Café operations and professional standards
• Equipment diagnostics and preventive maintenance
• Leadership and barista coaching fundamentals 

Exam & Results

The course includes:

• Advanced practical examination
• Online exam
• Sensory and technical evaluation

Students who successfully pass all assessments will receive the official SCA Barista Skills Professional Certificate, internationally recognized within the specialty coffee industry.