SCA Barista Skills Foundation
Master the fundamentals of specialty coffee and learn to craft café-quality espresso and espresso milk-based drinks with confidence.

Overview
Looking to make cafe-quality specialty coffee? In the SCA Foundation level of Barista Skills, you will learn core skills such as calibrating a grinder, steps of espresso, frothing and texturing milk according to SCA quality standards.
Learning Outcomes
- Operate an espresso machine and grinder
- Grinder adjustment and its impact on extraction
- Prepare and serve espresso, cappuccino and latte
- Cleaning and maintenance
Who This Is For
Coffee Enthusiasts
You have a passion for coffee. Deepen your expertise. Connect with knowledgeable peers. Explore without professional pressure.
Certification
Accreditation
Certificate of Completion by Bettr Academy
Accreditation
SCA Barista Skills Foundation
Prerequisites
No prerequisites

FAQs

Still have questions?
Get in TouchStart with your goals. Are you exploring coffee as a hobby, building barista skills, or shifting careers entirely? Each course is designed for different experience levels, from foundational to advanced. Browse by category or use our course finder for a guided recommendation.
Request to reschedule must be submitted in writing to academy@bettr.group at least 3 working days before course commences, subject to a $30 admin charge. If the request to reschedule is given less than 3 working days, it will not be approved unless accompanied by a valid medical certificate or equivalent, subject to a $30 admin charge. You may reschedule a class only once. After which, the course fees will be forfeited.
Yes, weekend slots are available for some of our courses. Weekend dates are very popular, so register early!
Upon successful payment of course fees and/or approval of SkillsFuture Credit claim, you will receive an e-mail confirmation within 7 working days. If you did not receive an e-mail confirmation, please write in to us.


.png)













