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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.