Barista Skills Foundation (SCA)

The SCA Barista skills foundation seminar focuses on the key skills required to set a grinder, make espresso and foam, and texture milk for milk beverages. During this course you gain an introductory understanding of the coffee itself and set a foundation from which to build practical skills while implementing health and safety practices and customer service.

In detail, at SCA Barista Skills Foundation you will learn about:

• The coffee beans and their differences
• How to keep their freshness
• Influence of roast degree
• Learn about espresso machines and grinders
• Safe use of grinder and machine
• How to clean and organize your workspace
• Espresso recipes
• Grinder calibration and dosing
• Sensory attributes of espressos
• Improve your milk techniques

In addition, you learn all about health, safety and hygienic work practices as well as customer experience and cafe management.

In conclusion, the SCA Barista skills foundation level provides a first taste of the barista skills module and is a great way to get insight into this module to help you decide if you want to go on to learn more.

Seminar includes practical and written exams. If you succeed in both, you will receive the SCA Certification of the Specialty Coffee Association.

You will, also, receive a Create notebook and a pencil to keep notes!

How to Book the course

You can either book the course online by following the steps on the form. Otherwise, you can pay via bank transfer or cash by contacting us at info@createathens.gr

For cash payments a 50% deposit is required to secure your booking.