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SCA certification
Training certifications from the Specialty Coffee Association — Barista Skills, Brewing, Sensory, Roasting and Green Coffee, each at Foundation, Intermediate and Professional levels.
Category: Certifications, Safety & Standards
The Specialty Coffee Association's structured training pathway, covering Barista Skills, Brewing, Sensory Skills, Roasting, and Green Coffee — each at Foundation, Intermediate, and Professional level.
Why it matters — SCA certifications are the closest thing to an internationally recognised barista qualification. They demonstrate a baseline of skill that's portable between cafés and countries.
Good to know
- Foundation modules typically take a day each; Intermediate and Professional levels require longer practical training.
- ASCA delivers SCA-accredited courses in Australia — your local roastery may also be an authorised training campus.