Successful candidates should be able to simply calibrate their grinders and make espresso, cappuccino, lattes, and steam milk to core standards.
Foundation
This is a full-day course designed to introduce core barista skills to people with no previous barista experience.
*5 credits toward sca coffee diploma
Get certified at the first SCA authorized coffee academy in the Americas!
The International Barista & Coffee Academy (IBCA) was founded by SCA Diploma holder and world renowned coffee expert, Patrick O’Malley, and was the first SCA authorized training center in the Americas.
Our primary training center is located in Tempe, Arizona in our SCA certified coffee laboratory, one of 31 in the world. It is fully equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and supplies for you to have an exceptional, hands-on learning experience on your journey to SCA certification.
The facility is home to our professional coffee roasting company, Espresso Italia, and our cafe, Infusion Coffee & Tea, which allows you a behind the scenes look at the systems, processes, and knowledge necessary for any coffee business.
Our second training facility is in Dubai, Deira, UAE in collaboration with Sanremo Coffee Machines UAE. We also offer on location training at various sites around the world or at your place of business.
We've laid out this information in easily digestible segments to debunk coffee myths one by one as we show you what's really important.
After mastering espresso techniques, dive into the exciting world of latte art and the mastery of the pour.
This class provides detailed insight into the complex world of espresso roasting. Part lecture part practice, we’ll cover the SCA definition of espresso and step by step instructions for preparation, brewing, dosing, distribution and tamping. All levels welcome.
Our training lab is a certified SCA Campus and exceeds the standards set by the Specialty Coffee Association. This certification — which extends from our instructors' credentials to the temperature and pH of the water — allows SDCTI to provide high-level training and certifications.
By the end of the course, you will have the knowledge and skills to create your own coffee style and ensure the freshest possible roast.
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