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SCA Barista Skills Professional coffee training course in UAE

SCA Barista Skills Intermediate

SCA Barista Skills Intermediate Course UAE

Schedule: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Duration: 14–16 Hours (2 Days)
SCA Credits: 10 Points
Certificate: SCA Certificate upon successful completion of the written and practical assessments

Take your barista skills to the next level with the SCA Barista Skills Intermediate Course at The Ore Coffee. Designed for baristas with prior café experience or those who have completed the Foundation level, this hands-on course develops the technical knowledge, sensory skills, and workflow required to produce consistently high-quality espresso beverages in a professional specialty coffee environment.

Throughout the course, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of coffee origin, processing methods, roasting, extraction science, grinder calibration, milk texturing, and café workflow. Learn how to dial in espresso, evaluate coffee through sensory analysis, refine latte art, and improve beverage consistency while working efficiently behind the bar.

What You’ll Learn

  • Espresso extraction and grinder calibration
  • Coffee origin, processing, and flavor development
  • Brew recipe development and extraction science
  • Sensory evaluation and espresso tasting
  • Milk steaming, microfoam, and latte art refinement
  • Café workflow and operational efficiency
  • Health, safety, and equipment maintenance
  • Professional customer service and café best practices

The course includes a written online exam and a practical assessment based on the SCA Intermediate learning objectives. Upon successfully passing both assessments, participants are eligible to earn the SCA Barista Skills Intermediate Certificate and receive 10 credits toward the SCA Coffee Skills Diploma.

Perfect for baristas, café professionals, and coffee enthusiasts looking to advance their careers in specialty coffee.

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Price range: 2,700 AED through 3,600 AED "excl. VAT"

Description

10 Reasons to Take SCA Barista Skills Intermediate Course UAE

SCA Barista Skills Intermediate Course UAE is designed for baristas, coffee professionals, café staff, and specialty coffee enthusiasts who want to improve espresso extraction, grinder calibration, milk texturing, latte art, sensory evaluation, and café workflow.

SCA Barista Skills Intermediate Course UAE

At The Ore Coffee, this SCA Barista Skills Intermediate Course UAE helps learners move beyond basic barista training and develop deeper professional coffee knowledge through hands-on practice, guided instruction, and real café workflow application.

SCA Barista Skills Intermediate Course UAE Overview

This intermediate barista course focuses on espresso extraction science, coffee sensory analysis, brew recipe development, milk steaming, drink construction, workflow management, and customer service. Learners will understand how coffee origin, processing, roasting, water quality, and brewing variables influence flavor, sweetness, acidity, body, and balance.

What You Will Learn in SCA Barista Skills Intermediate Course UAE

  • Dial in espresso using dose, yield, grind size, shot time, and brew ratio
  • Understand coffee origin, variety, processing, and roasting impact
  • Analyze espresso extraction through taste, balance, body, and clarity
  • Improve grinder calibration and recipe development
  • Refine milk steaming, microfoam texture, and latte art consistency
  • Develop faster, cleaner, and more professional café workflow
  • Apply hygiene, safety, cleaning, and equipment maintenance standards
  • Strengthen customer service and café operation skills

Course Modules

Module Topics Covered
Coffee Beans Arabica varieties, origin characteristics, processing methods, roasting impact, solubility, density, and degassing.
Workspace Management Coffee bar layout, equipment positioning, workflow organization, and team efficiency.
Espresso Preparation Grinder types, burrs, dosing, distribution, tamping, calibration, and extraction control.
Extraction & Brewing Espresso brew ratios, extraction measurement, recipe adjustment, and flavor balance.
Sensory Skills Flavor analysis, body, texture, acidity, sweetness, bitterness, and use of the SCA Flavor Wheel.
Milk & Latte Art Milk chemistry, foam stability, alternative milk, steaming technique, and latte art refinement.
Cleaning & Maintenance Grinder cleaning, espresso machine maintenance, hygiene, stock control, and café safety.
Water Quality Water testing, SCA water standards, and water impact on espresso extraction and equipment performance.

Assessment and Certification

The SCA Barista Skills Intermediate Course UAE includes theoretical and practical assessments covering intermediate coffee knowledge, espresso preparation, milk texturing, latte art, sensory skills, and café workflow.

  • Written exam covering intermediate coffee theory and brewing knowledge
  • Practical assessment covering espresso calibration, extraction analysis, milk texturing, latte art, and drink preparation

Who Is This Course For?

  • Baristas with existing café experience
  • Coffee professionals who want to improve technical skills
  • Café owners and managers who want better beverage consistency
  • Specialty coffee enthusiasts seeking structured training
  • Individuals preparing for advanced coffee industry roles

Helpful Coffee Training Resources

Learn more about the official Specialty Coffee Association through this external resource:
Specialty Coffee Association.
You may also explore the SCA Coffee Skills Program here:
SCA Coffee Skills Program.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need previous barista experience?

Yes. This course is recommended for learners with foundational barista experience or those who have completed the SCA Barista Skills Foundation course.

Will I learn advanced espresso calibration?

Yes. The course focuses on espresso extraction, brew parameters, grinder calibration, and recipe development.

Does the course include latte art training?

Yes. Participants will refine milk steaming, microfoam texture, and latte art techniques.

What certification will I receive?

Participants who successfully complete the assessments can earn the SCA Barista Skills Intermediate Certificate.

Additional information

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Intermediate Course, Foundation + Intermediate

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Event Details

Start time: 10:00 a.m. UTC+04

End time: 05:00 p.m. UTC+04

Venue: The ore coffee training venue

Directions: Al Quoz - Al Quoz Industrial Area 3 - Dubai / Busybees Warehouse

Phone: 055 306 1945

Email: Sherryl@theorecoffee.com

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