Foundation | Intermediate | Professional

The SCA Brewing Skills Program is part of the globally recognized Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) Coffee Skills Program. It is designed to develop a deep understanding of brewing science, extraction control, and practical brewing techniques — from beginner level to advanced mastery.

Brewing is where science meets craft. Understanding how water, grind size, time, temperature, and ratio interact is essential for producing consistent, high-quality coffee.

☕ Brewing Foundation

Who It’s For:

Beginners, new baristas, café staff, and anyone starting their coffee journey.

Why It’s Important

The Foundation level builds essential brewing knowledge and confidence. It ensures baristas understand the core variables that affect taste and consistency. This is where good habits begin.

Without strong fundamentals, consistency is impossible. This course creates the base for professional coffee preparation.

What’s Included During Class:

• Introduction to specialty coffee & brewing principles

• Understanding extraction basics

• Coffee-to-water ratio

• Grind size fundamentals

• Brewing methods overview (pour-over, immersion, batch brew)

• Basic sensory tasting session

• Brew analysis and troubleshooting basics

• Practical hands-on brewing exercises

Outcome:
Students gain confidence in preparing balanced coffee and understanding basic extraction theory.

☕ Brewing Intermediate

Who It’s For:

Experienced baristas and coffee professionals who want to improve quality control and precision.

Why It’s Important

At this level, brewing becomes more technical. Consistency and flavor optimization require deeper knowledge of extraction, strength measurement, and recipe control.

Intermediate training reduces waste, improves dialing-in skills, and enhances cup quality — directly impacting café profitability and reputation.

What’s Included During Class:

• Advanced extraction theory

• Strength vs. extraction yield

• Using refractometer (TDS measurement)

• Brewing control charts

• Water quality and its impact on flavor

• Advanced brew recipe design

• Sensory analysis & flavor profiling

• Comparative brewing experiments

• Troubleshooting under real café scenarios

Outcome:
Students gain the ability to control, measure, and refine brewing recipes with precision.

☕ Brewing Professional

Who It’s For:

Head baristas, trainers, quality control managers, and coffee professionals aiming for mastery.

Why It’s Important

Professional level focuses on complete brewing mastery. It develops leadership-level knowledge, deep technical expertise, and the ability to train others.

This level is critical for businesses serious about quality control, competition-level brewing, and operational excellence.

What’s Included During Class:

• Advanced extraction modeling

• Water chemistry calculations

• Detailed brew analysis & data interpretation

• Designing brew programs for cafés

• Managing quality control systems

• Sensory calibration at professional level

• Complex brewing experiments

• Workflow optimization

• Preparation for SCA written & practical exams

Outcome:
Students become brewing experts capable of leading teams, designing systems, and maintaining consistent high-level coffee standards.

Why SCA Brewing Certification Matters

✔ Globally recognized credential
✔ Builds credibility for cafés and professionals
✔ Improves consistency and quality
✔ Increases customer satisfaction
✔ Reduces waste and improves profitability
✔ Creates confident, skilled coffee professionals

Elevate Your Brewing Skills

From understanding basic ratios to mastering extraction science, the SCA Brewing Skills Program transforms baristas into brewing specialists.

Foundation builds knowledge.
Intermediate builds control.
Professional builds mastery. ☕