{"product_id":"sca-barista-skills-intermediate-course","title":"SCA Barista Skills Intermediate Course","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuild greater control, consistency and confidence behind the espresso bar.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe SCA Barista Skills Intermediate course is designed for practising baristas who want to deepen their technical understanding and develop a more consistent, considered approach to coffee preparation and service.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAcross this two-day course, you’ll move beyond following recipes to understand how and why different variables affect espresso extraction, milk texture, drink quality and workflow. Through practical exercises and accessible theory, you’ll learn how to diagnose problems, make informed adjustments and communicate your decisions clearly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe course is delivered by \u003cb\u003eBee Southworth\u003c\/b\u003e, North Star’s Coffee Partnerships \u0026amp; Training Manager and an Authorised SCA Trainer. Bee has more than 16 years of experience across coffee retail, commercial and specialty training, education and partnerships. Her teaching style is practical, approachable and focused on helping people understand the science without making coffee feel unnecessarily complicated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis course is best suited to working baristas with existing experience using a commercial espresso machine. Completion of SCA Barista Skills Foundation is recommended, but baristas with equivalent practical knowledge and experience are also welcome.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAcross the two days, you’ll explore:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow dose, yield, time, grind size and temperature influence espresso extraction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to evaluate espresso and adjust recipes using both taste and measurement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe relationship between extraction, strength and flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow coffee origin, processing and roast profile can affect espresso preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsistent dosing, distribution and tamping techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMilk composition and its effect on steaming, texture and flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to produce consistent microfoam and pour a range of drinks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEfficient bar setup, workflow and drink sequencing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to maintain quality and consistency during service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustomer service and effective communication behind the bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquipment care, cleaning and preventative maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic café costings and how waste, recipes and workflow affect profitability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe course includes practical and written assessments. Learners who successfully complete both will receive the internationally recognised \u003cb\u003eSCA Barista Skills Intermediate certification\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrice:\u003c\/b\u003e £495 including VAT, SCA fees and lunches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e 21st \u0026amp; 22nd October (Two day course)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTime:\u003c\/b\u003e 9:30am–4:30pm each day\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhere\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/44W3P3gUd747hGs26\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNorth Star Coffee Hub\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"northstarroast","offers":[{"title":"21st \u0026 22nd October (Two day course)","offer_id":55639491871096,"sku":null,"price":495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/4489\/8277\/files\/Bee_Trainingcourse.png?v=1787649252","url":"https:\/\/www.northstarroast.com\/en-gb\/products\/sca-barista-skills-intermediate-course","provider":"North Star Coffee Roasters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}