Get SCA Barista Certificate & Practical Skills!
SCA Green Coffee & Roasting Course
SCA (SCAE) is a global barista certificate recognized in Korea,
valued for overseas study & jobs.
Unlike local barista licenses focused on espresso, SCA's course
covers coffee flavor, grind, extraction, and control.
With 6 modules totaling 100 credits, graduates can become
SCA-certified trainers and examiners, expanding career options.
and perfect environment to make your barista dream real.
SCA Certificate is for:
- Those seeking cafe jobs or startups
- Preparing for overseas coffee jobs or study
- Aspiring coffee instructors
- Holders of local licenses wanting more edge
SCA Barista Certificate
6 Modules
First Barista Academy teaches 6 modules based on SCAE:
Coffee Intro, Green Coffee, Brewing, Roasting,
Sensory, Barista Skills.
SCA uses credits; 100/210 points earn the diploma
and top barista recognition.
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INTRODUCTION COFFEE Coffee Intro
Learn coffee journey from origin to product,
covering production & consumption. -
BARISTA SKILLS Barista Skills
Training on grinder, steaming, latte art, safety,
and customer service. -
ROASTING Roasting
Learn roasting cycles, defects, workspace management,
and cost-efficient production. -
SENSORY SKILLS Sensory Skills
Understand taste perception and coffee evaluation
methods. -
BREWING Brewing
Learn brewing methods, variables, yield, concentration,
and extraction. -
GREEN COFFEE Green Coffee
Identify green beans, country traits, processing,
packaging, and distribution.
SCA Diploma Degree
SCA diploma covers 6 subjects excluding Coffee Intro,
with 3 levels: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced.
A total of 100/210 points earns the diploma.
First step to expert barista
First Academy's competitive SCA diploma course
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Point 1
Local licenses expire every 2 years,
but SCA certification is permanent,
saving costs. -
Point 2
Covers coffee from cherry to roasting & brewing,
allowing careers as roaster, cupper, blender, etc. -
Point 3
After diploma, apply to AET for trainer status,
and become certified examiners,
expanding career options.
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 Personal
Training Steps
SCA barista skills,
brewing, sensory,
roasting, green coffee
practice.
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Step 1
Theory
Basic coffee theory
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Step 2
Demo
Trainer’s demo
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Step 3
Practice
Practice by student
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Step 4
Recipe & Service
1:1 training
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Step 5
Feedback
Check & correct
SCA Barista Course Curriculum
Train from coffee basics to barista skills, sensory, brewing, roasting, green coffee
in 3 levels for SCA certification, the world’s top standard.
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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