SCA Barista Skills Foundation Course
If you’re new to working as a barista, or about to start in the role, join us to tighten the nuts and bolts of your practise with our Barista Skills Foundation Course. This Speciality Coffee Association (SCA)-accredited course covers the essential knowledge and skills you need for making coffee in a professional capacity.
You’ll learn about the origins of coffee and the key differences between beans, because understanding these nuances are the key to making really good coffee. Then you’ll get practical, with guidance on how set your grinder, brew an espresso and texture your milk. All of this will be taught in the context of the hospitality industry, considering health and safety requirements, as well as customer service considerations.
How it works
In order to take this course, you must be registered as a learner with the SCA. This is free to do, by setting up an account with the SCA here. You will get an SCA learner number, visible on your profile page, once you have completed the registration process.
Secure your space on the course by booking your preferred date and time here on the 200 Degrees website. Include your SCA learner number in the 'add an attendee' form when booking your course. The total cost you pay includes a course enrolment fee of £50 which 200 Degrees will pay transfer directly to the SCA.
This course will run over the length of a full day, and will account for 7 hours of training. After completing this course, participants will be required to take an online written exam. On passing the course, you will receive official digital SCA certificate.
Teaching the art of coffee-making
No-one's too cool for barista school, and we have locations across the country where we can train you with knowledge and skills to make you a better barista. Whether you want to know the difference between arabica and robusta, how to get to grips with an espresso machine or how to pour latte art to make your friends weep, we've got a course for you.
Testimonials
Choose your barista course
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Coffee Fundamentals
A great intro to the world of coffee brewing, learn more about the different extraction methods, and how variables in the process have an impact on what you end up tasting in the cup.
2 Hours £55 Per Person
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Latte Art
Looking to crown your cups with perfect latte art? This fun, hands-on class will take you from weird splodge to "hey that's cool!" in no time at all.
2 Hours £65 Per Person
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Beginner Barista
If you’ve never made a coffee on an espresso machine before, then this class is for you. It’s a great place to start for those graduating from the humble cafetiere - you'll cover dialling in, milk steaming and a little bit of a latte art.
3 Hours £85 Per Person
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Intermediate Barista
If you already know your way around an espresso machine and mechanics of milk steaming, then it's time to level up and really get to know your beans. You'll learn how amending your recipes impacts taste, get trouble-shooting tips to perfect extraction and really hone your latte art skills.
3 Hours £95 Per Person
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SCA Barista Foundation Class
An all-day course certified by the Speciality Coffee Association and run with professional baristas in mind. Learn the key skills and information you need to become a consistent and competent coffee-maker.
7 Hours £300 Per Person
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Team Building Barista Challenge
Combine a team away day with a fun barista skills class. We'll put together a bespoke session for your team, with the option to combine the class with the use of our school for a meeting and lunch.
1-2 Hours From £30 Per Person
Beginner courses
Coffee Fundamentals
A great intro to the world of coffee brewing, learn more about the different extraction methods, and how variables in the process have an impact on what you end up tasting in the cup.
Latte Art
Looking to crown your cups with perfect latte art? This fun, hands-on class will take you from weird splodge to "hey that's cool!" in no time at all.
Beginner Barista
If you’ve never made a coffee on an espresso machine before, then this class is for you. It’s a great place to start for those graduating from the humble cafetiere - you'll cover dialling in, milk steaming and a little bit of a latte art.
Intermediate Courses
Intermediate Barista
If you already know your way around an espresso machine and mechanics of milk steaming, then it's time to level up and really get to know your beans. You'll learn how amending your recipes impacts taste, get trouble-shooting tips to perfect extraction and really hone your latte art skills.
Professional Courses
SCA Barista Foundation Class
An all-day course certified by the Speciality Coffee Association and run with professional baristas in mind. Learn the key skills and information you need to become a consistent and competent coffee-maker.
Beginner Courses
Team Building Barista Challenge
Combine a team away day with a fun barista skills class. We'll put together a bespoke session for your team, with the option to combine the class with the use of our school for a meeting and lunch.
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