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Course Barista Skills Foundation

General
Do you want to work as Barista or are you a huge coffee lover and would you like to expand your knowledge? With the SCA Barista Skills Foundation training you gain a solid foundation for your further career in coffee! This training is accredited by the SVH and you can apply for the internationally recognized SCA Barista Skills Foundation certificate.

After discussing the theoretical foundation the day will be mainly filled with practicing. In the theoretical section we explain differences between coffee beans, how extraction works, which methods there are to make espresso and discuss hygiene in the workplace. By experimenting a lot you learn to recognize the difference between sour, bitter, strong and weak. During practice you will operate the espresso machine yourself.

In short: A day with crucial background knowledge and lots and lots of experimentation and practice!
Duration
One day (7 hours). We start at 10 am, we finish at 5 pm.
Preliminary training
This course is designed to introduce basic barista skills to people who have had no previous training.
Cost
  • Training: € 297,00 excl. VAT (€ 359,37 incl. VAT) (including training materials and lunch)
  • SCA exam (optional): € 130,00 excl. VAT (€ 157,30 incl. VAT)
Dates
mei
8
Amersfoort
mei
26
Den Haag
jun
4
Amersfoort
okt
14
Amersfoort
Training materials
No additional training materials are required for this training.
For whom?
Coffee roasters, buyers, vendors, employees working with coffee, private individuals who would like to learn basic barista skills.

This training has been developed to introduce the basic skills of a Barista to people who have not yet followed a Barista training.
Examination
At the end of the day we evaluate your knowledge and skills. Have you successfully completed the day and do you also want to obtain the SCA certificate? Then you can take the SCA theory exam at home after the day’s training. With the knowledge you gained during the course day, you will be able to pass the theory exam.
Read our Dutch SCA page for more information.
Specialty Coffee Association (SCA)
The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) has created the Coffee Skills Program. This program consists of five different modules: Barista Skills, Brewing, Green Coffee, Sensory Skills and Roasting. Each module is offered at three levels: foundation, intermediate and professional. All modules are concluded with a practical and theoretical exam. On successful completion of a module an internationally accepted certificate can be requested. For more information about the certification system, please visit the SCA website.
Program
During the day we will switch between theory, experiments and practice.

Theory

You will learn…

  • the difference between Arabica and Robusta coffee beans;
  • the importance of fresh beans;
  • how to store coffee properly;
  • the names and parts of the coffee grinder and the espressomachine;
  • why whole milk is important;
  • how to comply with the official food regulations.

Practical

You will learn…

  • distinguishing the flavors sour, bitter, strong and weak;
  • which steps are required to make a good espresso;
  • recognize and resolve over-extraction and under-extraction;
  • how to froth milk and make cappuccino and latte;
  • how to adjust the coffee grinder;
  • how to correctly use a tamper;
  • working hygienic and clean in your workplace;
  • the importance of cleaning an espressomachine.
Further training
Tastes like more? You might want to take a look at the following courses:
Scheduled courses
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Beoordeling van deze training door onze cursisten
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Jan van der Kooij - Hillewaert24 April 2025
Leerzaam en geweldige trainer met passie voor koffie.
Ger Becks - Zelfstandige1 April 2025
training is flexibel van opzet. Structuur kan beter worden aangegeven zodat je weet waar alles in het geheel past.
Quinten De Groot - Kaldi Helmond29 March 2025
Sterk en duidelijk programma. Er wordt ook zeker alle tijd genomen om alle vragen te beantwoorden. Verder wordt er een gezellige sfeer gecreëerd wat natuurlijk helpt met het leerproces voor je barista skills
Anoniem28 March 2025
Het was heel gezellig en je leert echt veel over koffie. Er gaat zoveel vooraf dat lekkere bakje, veel meer dan ik had gedacht. Heel erg bedankt voor deze dag! Het is wel intensief dus hou daar rekening mee, je hoofd zit vol met nieuwe informatie.
Tim27 March 2025
Veel geleerd, aardige opleider. Topdag gehad👍
Marta Cristina14 February 2025
Zeker een aanrader ook voor slechthorende mensen zoals ik.
Ruben Corbeth - Ondernemer23 January 2025
Deepali Hooda17 January 2025
Richard our instructor possesses extensive knowledge not only about coffee but also across a wide range of culinary topics. His exceptional patience and passion for sharing his expertise?gleaned from experiences around the globe?make learning from him an enriching experience. The foundations course focuses on the art of coffee preparation, including mastering the balance between acidity and bitterness to achieve the perfect espresso, as well as techniques for foaming milk to create a flawless cappuccino. Additionally, the opportunity to learn alongside other enthusiastic trainees adds a collaborative and engaging dimension to the experience. Highly recommended!
Roel14 January 2025
Konstantinos Kourtzaridis9 January 2025
Was amazing experience with trainer Richard Schukkink..He was friendly with us and very positive energy!Thank you very much for this experience!

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mei
8
Amersfoort
mei
26
Den Haag
jun
4
Amersfoort
okt
14
Amersfoort

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