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SCA Foundation Series
Immerse yourself in our Foundation series, which is internationally certified by the Specialty Coffee Association.
Overview
Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world, and there is an ever-growing demand for specialty coffee. If you've ever dreamt of starting your own cafe or coffee business, our foundation series is the perfect place to start. Based on the internationally recognised Specialty Coffee Association syllabus, it provides you with a well-rounded introduction to the world of coffee.
As an SCA training campus, we provide a high standard of professional coffee education. Our experienced instructors will teach you everything you need to know about coffee, from farming and processing methods to brewing and tasting. You will also learn about equipment maintenance and customer service. By the end of the course, you will be one step closer to being ready to open your own successful cafe or coffee business.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, the learner will be able to:
- SCA Sensory Skills Foundation: Learn about the essentials of sensory evaluation in a practical and interactive manner. Sensory Skills investigates the way we perceive what we taste, how to evaluate coffee’s natural characteristics, and implementing this knowledge in business.
- SCA Green Coffee Foundation: Learn about the key concepts surrounding green coffee: production, processing, grading, shipping, storage, arrival at destination, as well as coffee contracts and portfolio management.
- SCA Barista Skills Foundation: Learn the practical skills you need behind the espresso bar: learn how to set your grinder, milk techniques and latte art, health and safety, customer service, and basic business practices.
- SCA Brewing Foundation: Learn about the variety of methods for brewing coffee and the brewing variables that affect quality. The Brewing module provides hands-on learning on grind profiles, brewing methods, measuring coffee strength and charting a coffee’s extraction.
- SCA Roasting Foundation: Learn about the roasting process, including roast cycle, roast levels, identifying defects, the physical changes that beans undergo during the roasting process, as well as workspace management and lean production.
Certification
Upon successful completion, learners will receive a certificate of completion from Bettr Academy and Foundation level certificates for the respective courses by the Specialty Coffee Association.
Who This Is For
Coffee Enthusiasts
You have a passion for coffee. Deepen your expertise. Connect with knowledgeable peers. Explore without professional pressure.
Working Baristas
You have foundational experience. Master the science. Earn credentials. Accelerate career growth.
Cafe Owners / Managers
Develop team capabilities. Elevate service quality. Improve retention. Invest in your people.
Certification
Accreditation
Certificate of Completion by Bettr Academy
Accreditation
SCA Barista Skills Foundation
Prerequisites
No pre-requisites needed
Funding and Pricing
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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.
