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SCA Certified Course - Brewing Foundation Level
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SCA Certified Course - Brewing Foundation Level

SCA Certified Course - Brewing Foundation Level

€500,00

Brewing initiation training: the art of filter coffee & soft methods (SCA certified)

Learn to unlock the aromatic complexity of coffee and master the art of slow coffee.

This SCA-certified Brewing skills initiation level course is the ideal entry point to explore the world of manual extraction methods. It allows you to understand the scientific principles governing filter coffee preparation and to master the iconic tools of specialty coffee.

The objective

Designed according to the educational standards of the Specialty Coffee Association's Coffee Skills Program, it enables you to acquire essential skills: understanding extraction, manual techniques, sensory analysis, water quality.

Led by Bruno, a certified trainer, this training alternates theoretical explanations and intensive practice to enable you to achieve professionally precise cups.

SCA Certification

This training follows the official Brewing Skills – Foundation program of the Coffee Skills Program.

At the end of the training, you can take the exam to obtain the official SCA certification, internationally recognized in the specialty coffee industry.

A minimum of 4 participants is required. 6 participants max.

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Training program

01

The program

Curriculum - Barista Initiation Module

Morning:

. Introduction of participants and trainer

. Theoretical part: coffee culture (origin, botany, cultivation, processing, harvesting…)

. Tasting and sensory analysis of different species, origins, varieties and roasting profiles

Lunch break (1 hour)

Afternoon:

. Theory on different filter extraction methods: definition and key extraction variables

. Practice: implementation of different extraction techniques, optimization of work time and adherence to hygiene standards

. Practical workshops: extractions focusing on essential variables (coffee freshness, grind size, water quality and temperature, coffee/water ratio, extraction time, etc.)

. Comparative sensory analysis of the results obtained

. Equipment maintenance

. Recap and exam preparation

02

Practical information

The venue

Our Parisian Workshop

Our training room is equipped with professional espresso machines identical to those found in coffee shops. It also houses the first water bar dedicated to coffee in Paris and serves as a partner training center for Brita, a global leader in water filtration. This allows you to learn in real-world conditions, understanding all the parameters that influence the quality of a coffee.

17 rue Beaurepaire, 75010 Paris

Training center Brita-La maison du barista

FAQ

Our Brewing course is designed for a variety of profiles:

  • coffee enthusiasts;
  • aspiring baristas;
  • coffee shop project developers;
  • hospitality and catering professionals looking to develop their skills;
  • anyone wishing to master filter brewing methods and slow coffee techniques.

No prerequisites are required; the course is accessible to beginners.

Yes, this training prepares you for the official Specialty Coffee Association Barista Skills Foundation exam. After passing the MCQ, you will receive an internationally recognized certification in the specialty coffee industry.

The SCA Brewing Foundation course introduces the fundamentals of filter coffee and manual brewing methods. The program covers sensory analysis, extraction principles, water quality, and the main preparation techniques used in specialty coffee.

The training lasts a full day, or 7 hours, and takes place at La Maison du Barista at 17 rue Beaurepaire, in the 10th arrondissement of Paris.

The training price is €500. This fee includes the training day led by an SCA certified trainer as well as preparation for the certification exam.

The SCA certification exam is an online multiple-choice questionnaire to be completed within three weeks of the training. A minimum score of 60% is required to obtain certification.