SCA Brewing Skills Professional

Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Duration: 22–24 Hours (3 Days)
Credits Earned: 25
Certificate Included

The SCA Brewing Professional Course is an advanced specialty coffee training program designed for experienced brewers, baristas, café owners, and coffee professionals seeking deeper scientific and analytical understanding of coffee brewing and extraction.

Building upon the Brewing Intermediate level, this intensive three-day course explores advanced brewing variables, extraction science, water chemistry, particle size distribution, and sensory analysis to help learners consistently improve brew quality and precision across multiple brewing methods.

Participants will learn how to manipulate brewing parameters, interpret brewing data, optimize water quality, analyze extraction outcomes, and apply professional brewing methodologies using the Coffee Brewing Control Chart and Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) standards.

  • Develop deeper understanding of advanced brewing science and extraction
  • Learn how brewing variables influence flavor, balance, body, and cup quality
  • Master brewing control charts and analytical brewing techniques
  • Understand water chemistry, treatment, and its impact on extraction
  • Analyze particle size distribution and grind consistency
  • Improve brewing precision, quality control, and workflow efficiency
  • Apply advanced sensory evaluation and brew analysis methods

4,700 AED "excl. VAT"

Description

SCA Brewing Professional Course

The SCA Brewing Professional Course is an advanced specialty coffee training program designed for experienced baristas, brewers, café owners, head baristas, and coffee professionals who want to master the science, precision, and advanced analytical techniques behind coffee brewing.

Building upon the concepts and practical skills introduced in the Brewing Intermediate course, this professional-level program explores coffee extraction at a deeper scientific level — focusing on brewing variables, water chemistry, particle size distribution, extraction control, and sensory analysis.

Participants will learn how to manipulate brewing parameters intentionally, interpret brewing data, analyze extraction outcomes, and optimize brew quality using professional brewing methodologies aligned with Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) standards.

Through advanced hands-on brewing exercises and analytical evaluation methods, learners will gain the confidence to improve consistency, quality control, workflow efficiency, and brewing performance across multiple brewing devices and café environments.

Course Focus:
• Advanced Coffee Extraction Science
• Brewing Variables & Brew Control
• Water Chemistry & Brewing Performance
• Particle Size Distribution Analysis
• Sensory Evaluation & Brew Analysis
• Professional Brewing Techniques & Optimization

What You Will Learn

  • Develop a deeper scientific understanding of coffee brewing and extraction
  • Understand how brewing variables influence flavor, body, balance, and sensory quality
  • Manipulate brewing parameters using the Coffee Brewing Control Chart
  • Analyze particle size distribution and grind consistency
  • Understand water chemistry, alkalinity, hardness, conductivity, and water treatment methods
  • Evaluate brewed coffee through advanced sensory analysis techniques
  • Optimize brewing recipes for multiple brewing devices and applications
  • Use analytical tools to improve brewing quality and consistency
  • Understand bypass brewing techniques and their sensory impact

Course Overview

Module Topics Covered
Coffee Knowledge Understanding roast levels and how roasting impacts extraction, solubility, and brewed coffee flavor.
Brewing Methods & Equipment Gravity brewer designs, filter shapes, bed depth recommendations, and the influence of brewing device geometry on extraction and flavor.
Brewing Guidelines Advanced brewing variables including grind setting, particle size distribution, brewing time, water temperature, turbulence, filter media, and extraction behavior.
Water Chemistry Water origin, alkalinity, total hardness, conductivity, water treatment systems, testing procedures, and their sensory impact on brewed coffee.
Brewing Process Advanced brewing techniques, blooming/wetting phase analysis, water retention calculations, and extraction management for gravity brewers.
Brew Analysis Describing brewed coffee, analyzing balance, measuring solubles yield, and evaluating extraction concentration.
Maintenance Grinder burr quality assessment, maintenance schedules, and replacement requirements for brewing consistency.
Bypass Brewing Understanding bypass brewing techniques, measurement methods, extraction adjustments, and sensory outcomes.

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Why Take the SCA Brewing Professional Course?

Brewing is one of the most technical and influential aspects of specialty coffee preparation. This course equips professionals with the analytical tools, scientific understanding, and practical brewing control needed to consistently produce exceptional coffee quality across multiple brewing methods.

By mastering brewing variables, water chemistry, extraction science, and sensory evaluation, participants will be able to diagnose brewing issues, improve consistency, optimize recipes, and deliver higher quality coffee experiences in professional coffee environments.

Who Is This Course For?

  • Professional Baristas
  • Head Baristas & Café Managers
  • Specialty Coffee Brewers
  • Coffee Trainers & Educators
  • Café Owners & Operators
  • Experienced Coffee Enthusiasts
  • Coffee Professionals Seeking Advanced Brewing Knowledge

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need previous brewing experience?

Yes. This course is designed for learners who already have brewing knowledge or have completed the SCA Brewing Intermediate course.

Will I learn advanced extraction analysis?

Yes. The course covers extraction science, particle size analysis, brewing variables, brew control charts, and sensory evaluation methods.

Does the course include water chemistry training?

Yes. Participants will learn how water quality, hardness, alkalinity, conductivity, and treatment methods impact coffee extraction and flavor.

Who should take the SCA Brewing Professional Course?

This course is ideal for experienced baristas, brewers, café managers, trainers, and coffee professionals who want advanced brewing and extraction expertise.

Additional information

Inclusions

SCA Certificate

Training

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