Barista Skills Intermediate – SCA Certified

The Barista Skills Intermediate course builds on the concepts and skills introduced in the Foundation course. It is ideal for someone 
who has barista skills experience and wants to explore how to improve coffee quality and prepare for more complex job functions found in the barista 
profession. Through this interactive course, learners will gain a deeper understanding of the coffee itself, specifically the impact of a coffee’s variety, origins and 
processing methods on flavor; the parameters of coffee quantity, grind texture, water quality and shot time and their interaction when dialing in a brew recipe; 
drink construction and taste differences; workflow management and efficiency, sensory aspects of the espresso extraction; milk handling and techniques as 
well as latte art. In addition to coffee preparation, this course also covers key concepts regarding health and safety, customer service and basic business 
practices. A written exam tests Intermediate course knowledge while a practical exam assesses the learner’s ability in terms of grinder calibration, espresso 
extraction analysis, latte art skills and drinks construction.