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Coffee Skills Program
Specialty Coffee Association
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The Coffee Skills Program is our modular training system designed to build practical expertise across all aspects of specialty coffee. From foundational barista techniques to advanced sensory analysis, you'll gain hands-on skills you can immediately apply in the industry.
Operate espresso equipment to SCA standardsSteam and texture milk for espresso-based beveragesCreate latte art using SCA techniquesCalibrate grinders for espresso extractionDevelop brew recipes for espressoManage workflow in a café environmentApply health and safety practices in a caféKnowledge of coffee bean varieties and roast profilesImplement customer service protocols in a caféOperate manual and automatic brewing devicesMeasure coffee strength and extraction using a refractometerChart extraction using the SCA Brewing Control ChartApply the seven essential elements of brewingAnalyze and adjust brew recipes for qualityKnowledge of grind particle size and its effect on extractionKnowledge of water quality requirements for brewingClean and maintain brewing equipmentEvaluate green coffee through physical and sensory analysisGrade green coffee by size and defectKnowledge of coffee farming and post-harvest processing methodsKnowledge of green coffee storage and transport requirementsKnowledge of coffee futures markets and contract formulationAssess supplier quality for purchasing decisionsKnowledge of coffee certifications and third-party accreditationsKnowledge of decaffeination methods and criteriaOperate a roasting machine to produce a roast profileControl roast color to a specified targetRecord roast data using a roast logIdentify roasting defects through cuppingKnowledge of physical and chemical changes during roasting