SCA Training
The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) is the industry’s benchmark organization, bringing together the world’s best coffee producers, roasters, and baristas. The SCA is a trade association with a clear mission: to unite the global coffee community through initiatives that promote sustainability, equality, and high standards within the industry.
Authorized SCA trainers (ASTs) can deliver SCA certificate courses and workshops to enthusiasts and professionals looking to receive certified barista training within a globally recognized program.
Amilka Lee, AST
Amilka Lee is an Authorized SCA trainer since 2021. As an AST, he can deliver certificate courses from the Coffee Skills Program, such as Introduction to Coffee and Barista Skills. All courses and workshops come in three formats: onsite, online or a combination of both. On-site training will be held at La Escuela de Baristas.
Check out Amilka Lee’s upcoming workshops and SCA certificate courses in the Training section of our online shop, or contact Amilka directly if you’re looking for bespoke professional barista courses (staff training, espresso recipes, workflow, latte art, specific workshops, cupping, etc.).
For more information, visit sca.coffee
SCA certificate training delivered by Amilka Lee
The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) is the industry’s benchmark organization, bringing together the world’s best coffee producers, roasters, and baristas. The SCA is a trade association with a clear mission: to unite the global coffee community through initiatives that promote sustainability, equality, and high standards within the industry.
Authorized SCA trainers (ASTs) can deliver SCA certificate courses and workshops to enthusiasts and professionals looking to receive certified barista training within a globally recognized program.
Amilka Lee, AST
Amilka Lee is an Authorized SCA trainer since 2021. As an AST, he can deliver certificate courses from the Coffee Skills Program, such as Introduction to Coffee and Barista Skills. All courses and workshops come in three formats: onsite, online or a combination of both. On-site training will be held at La Escuela de Baristas.
Check out Amilka Lee’s upcoming workshops and SCA certificate courses in the Training section of our online shop, or contact Amilka directly if you’re looking for bespoke professional barista courses (staff training, espresso recipes, workflow, latte art, specific workshops, cupping, etc.).
For more information, visit sca.coffee
SCA certificate training delivered by Amilka Lee
Coffee Skills Program
Modular training program designed to cover all coffee specialties: Introduction to coffee, barista skills, coffee brewing, green coffee, cupping and roasting. The modules are offered at three different course levels: introduction, advanced and professional.
Introduction to Coffee
A complete course on the history of coffee, from its origins in Ethiopia to the present day, as well as its journey from cherry farming to processing, roasting and brewing. This training offers learners a general overview of the specialty coffee industry.
Barista Skills
Hands-on training aimed at teaching students the practical skills needed to work behind the bar at a café: setting up and dialing a professional coffee grinder, milk handling techniques, latte art, essential food safety and security, customer service and business fundamentals.
Brewing
This module explores the wide variety of brewing methods, as well as the many variables that can impact overall quality in the cup. The Brewing course offers an in-depth look into the secrets of grind profiles, coffee extraction methods, as well as recipe creation and evaluation.
Sensory Skills
A specialized course in coffee cupping through hands-on, interactive activities. Sensory Skills invites students to discover their perception of taste, teaching them to evaluate coffee’s natural attributes and apply this knowledge to their day-to-day work as baristas.
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