SCA Barista Skills
Barista Skills is part of the Specialty Coffee Association’s Coffee Skills Program. It covers the craft behind every great espresso and milk drink: dialing in, extraction, milk texturing, workflow and the sensory habits that keep the bar consistent.
- Levels
- Foundation and Intermediate
- Upcoming
- Contact us for the next dates
- Instructor
- Angela Dunne, Authorized SCA Trainer and Q Grader
- Location
- Balzac Brothers lab, 11 Fulton Street, Charleston, SC
Foundation
An introduction to the espresso bar: grinder and machine basics, dialing in a recipe, steaming and pouring milk, and the workflow and cleanliness habits that make a shift run smoothly. Ideal for new baristas and anyone moving behind the bar for the first time.
Intermediate
Builds on Foundation with a deeper look at extraction and how grind, dose, yield and time shape the cup, advanced milk technique and latte art fundamentals, and managing quality and consistency across a busy service.
Who it is for
Baristas, café owners and managers, trainers and roasters who want SCA-recognized skills and a shared standard for their bar. Each level ends with a practical and written assessment toward the SCA Coffee Skills Program certificate.
Payment and terms
Payment is by credit card, using the payment details provided by your instructor.
If a course must be cancelled or rescheduled for any reason, you will receive a full refund of the course fee, or your payment and registration can be transferred to the next available course. We will give as much notice as possible, but we strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance or keeping your travel arrangements flexible. We are committed to working with every student and will be as flexible as we can to accommodate everyone.
Training in Charleston
Our SCA and CQI certified lab is in the heart of downtown Charleston, within walking distance of the city’s restaurants, shops and hotels. We offer a corporate discount at The Charming Inns around the corner: call to reserve and mention Balzac Brothers.
Register or ask a question or call 843-723-8020