SCA Barista Professional Keen Coffee | 11-2024

SCA Barista Skills Professional

Become a professional skilled barista!

Duration: 3 days (9:30 – 17:00)
Intimate Learning: Max. 4 participants per session
Fully Inclusive: We’ve got you covered with fresh coffee and milk, a handy handout, and full use of our professional equipment
Language: Taught in Dutch – but we’re happy to host in English upon request (we’ll always check in with the group first)
Exam: Get a SCA certificate with a practical & theory exam (online)
Questions?: Email to info@keencoffee.com and we’ll get back to you asap!

Original price was: € 1.300,00.Current price is: € 1.040,60.

Training days

Date in mutual agreement
Wednesday February 4th & 11th

Want to know more about this barista training?

Ready to become a next-level barista? In SCA Barista Professional, you’ll learn to develop and fine-tune your own recipes. Prepare for the “geeky stuff“: we dive deep into water chemistry (PPM), machine technology, and the science of extraction. Master the highest standards of microfoam and next-level latte art through rigorous research and discovery.

Courses are given in Dutch, unless it is described as English course. Would you like to follow an English course? Please contact us with your request.

Content

Master the science of coffee. After this 3-day course, you will be able to create balanced recipes based on origin and processing methods. Pass the exams to earn your globally recognised certificate.

Day 1: Water & Recipes. Deep dive into water chemistry (PPM) and machine technology. Develop your own recipes and evaluate them using scientific parameters. Afternoon: Milk science and advanced latte art.

Day 2: Processing & Flavour. Explore growing climates, decaffeination, and experimental processing. Taste how farmers influence flavour and apply this to your espresso extractions.

Day 3: Examination. A 1.5-hour practical exam, followed by an online theory test.

Prerequisites: You must have held the SCA Barista Intermediate certificate for at least 3 months. You should already be proficient in dialing in grinders, understanding brew ratios, and pouring consistent latte art.

Location

Keen’s barista trainings take place at our Utrecht roastery (Tractieweg 93). We are easily accessible by car with free parking, or just a 10-minute walk from Utrecht Zuilen station.

Exam

The practical exam, online theory exam (2 attempts), and official SCA certificate are all included in the price. The practical exam takes place on Day 3; the theory exam can be completed online at your convenience.