Earn the SCA International Barista Certificate
and gain practical skills!
SCA Sensory & Brewing Course
The SCA (SCAE) certificate is a trusted global barista license,
recognized in Korea as a top-level certificate,
with great value for studying or working abroad.
Unlike Korean certificates focusing only on espresso skills,
SCA’s European course teaches full coffee control,
from bean flavor, grind size, to extraction methods.
Completing 6 modules?Intro, Skills, Sensory, Brewing, Green Coffee, Roasting?
and earning 100 credits grants a diploma.
Graduates can become certified SCA trainers and examiners,
opening various coffee career paths.
practical training, and ideal learning environment to fulfill your barista dreams.
Recommended for those who want the SCA Barista Certificate!
- Seeking cafe jobs or planning to open a cafe
- Planning overseas coffee careers or studies
- Dreaming of becoming coffee instructors
- Have local certificates but want more advantage
SCA Barista Certificate
6 Modules
First Barista Academy follows the SCAE (Specialty Coffee Association Europe) curriculum,
offering 6 fields: Intro, Green Coffee, Brewing, Roasting, Sensory, Barista Skills.
The SCA course is credit-based; earning 100 points of 210 grants the
SCA Diploma, recognizing you as a top barista.
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INTRODUCTION COFFEE Coffee Intro Course
Learn coffee origin, journey,
production, and
consumption. -
BARISTA SKILLS Barista Skills
Learn grinder setting,
steaming, latte art, safety,
and customer service. -
ROASTING Roasting
Learn roasting cycles, defects, changes, workspace care, and efficient production.
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SENSORY SKILLS Sensory Skills
Learn how to taste and
evaluate coffee
characteristics with sensory
methods. -
BREWING Brewing
Learn brewing methods,
quality factors, yield
measurement, and
extraction. -
GREEN COFFEE Green Coffee
Learn green bean grading,
traits by country, processing,
packaging, and distribution.
SCA Diploma
The diploma covers 5 subjects excluding Coffee Intro,
with 3 levels: foundation, intermediate, and professional.
Earn 100 points of 210 to receive the diploma.
First Step to Expert Barista First Academy’s Competitive SCA Diploma Course
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Point 1
Korean barista certificates require renewal every 2 years,
but SCA certificate is permanent
and more cost-effective. -
Point 2
Training covers entire coffee process from cherry to roasting,
extraction, flavor, and making,
expanding career options beyond barista. -
Point 3
With the SCA Diploma, you can apply to be a certified trainer (AET),
and also an exam supervisor,
enabling teaching and certifying others.
Course Overview
| Start Dates |
59batch Weekdays : 07/07 (Mon) Weekends : 07/12 (Sat) 1:1 Start Anytime |
60batch Weekdays : 07/21 (Mon) Weekends : 07/26 (Sat) 1:1 Start Anytime |
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| Capacity | 8persons | |
| Duration | 2 weeks to 4 months course | |
| Class Format | Classes 2x/week, 3x/week, or weekends | |
| Class Times | Morning / Afternoon / Evening / Weekend ※Please contact each branch for exact times. | |
1:1 Custom
Practice Steps
SCA-based barista skills,
brewing, sensory, roasting,
green coffee practice
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Step 1
Theory
Simple coffee theory
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Step 2
Demo
Expert shows
exam steps -
Step 3
Practice
Student practices
coffee -
Step 4
Recipe & Service
One-on-one
recipe & service -
Step 5
Feedback
Check and fix errors
SCA Barista Course Curriculum
To earn the world-class SCA Barista Certificate, we teach from Coffee Basics to Barista Skills, Sensory, Brewing, Roasting, and Green Coffee in 3 levels.
The Barista Academy for Me,
Reasons to Choose First Barista Academy
Student Testimonials
Satisfaction
5★★★★★
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Q. What motivated you to attend First Academy?
I have always been interested in coffee, and my interest grew even more after starting a part-time job at a cafe. When I decided to seriously study to become a barista, I researched several academies, and First Academy’s curriculum appealed to me the most, so I chose it.
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Q. What was the most memorable part of the classes?
I was impressed that the instructors corrected my posture during the practical exam and provided detailed feedback on all my questions. Combining theory and practice improved my understanding of coffee trends, and the classes were always enjoyable thanks to the instructors’ cheerful preparation.
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