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SCA Coffee Diploma

SCA Green Coffee & Roasting

SCA Diploma Course mastering 6 modules to earn a Coffee Degree

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Course Introduction

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.

First Barista Academy offers expert curriculum, instructors,
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.

  • 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 Coffee Diploma

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.

SCA point system

First step to expert barista
First Academy's competitive SCA diploma course

  • 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.

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Course Overview

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
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.

  • Step 1 Theory

    Basic coffee theory

  • Step 2 Demo

    Trainer’s demo

  • Step 3 Practice

    Practice by student

  • Step 4 Recipe & Service

    1:1 training

  • Step 5 Feedback

    Check & correct

SCA Barista Curriculum

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.

  • Lv.1Barista Skills : Foundation Level

    • Session 1

      • Understanding SCA
      • Espresso basics
      • Machine & grinder basics
      • Taste changes by extraction
    • Session 2

      • Grinder basics
      • Grinder setting
      • Taste change by setting
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    • Session 3

      • Milk basics
      • Milk steaming
      • Pouring
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    • Session 4

      • Milk steaming
      • Pouring
      • Latte art
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    • Session 5

      • Machine & grinder care
      • Practical exam prep
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    • Session 6

      • Operate espresso machine
      • Adjust grind size
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    • Session 7

      • Espresso extraction
      • Make cappuccino
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    • Session 8

      • Practical exam
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    Lv.2Barista Skills : Intermediate Level

    • Session 1

      • Coffee science
      • Arabica & Robusta
      • Taste by processing
      • Taste by extraction
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    • Session 2

      • SCAE cupping wheel
      • Cupping by roast
      • Espresso basics
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    • Session 3

      • Grinder types (conical & flat)
      • Espresso machine taste
      • Grinder taste difference
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    • Session 4

      • Latte art (heart, tulip)
      • Barista menu making
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    • Session 5

      • Workspace setup & cleaning
      • Machine & grinder care
      • Grinder setting
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    • Session 6

      • Customer service
      • Cafe operation
      • Exam prep
      •  
      •  
    • Session 7

      • Written exam prep
      • Practical exam prep
      •  
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    • Session 8

      • Practical exam
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    Lv.3Barista Skills : Professional Level

    • Session 1

      • Green bean origin & processing
      • Roast flavor change
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    • Session 2

      • Coffee blending
      • Blending techniques
      •  
    • Session 3

      • Advanced espresso machine use
      • Advanced grinder use
      •  
    • Session 4

      • Espresso extraction & flavors
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    • Session 5

      • Milk steaming analysis
      • Milk quality evaluation
      • Advanced latte art
    • Session 6

      • Coffee flavor analysis
      • Espresso extraction analysis
      •  
    • Session 7

      • From green bean to cup profile
      • Machine maintenance
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    • Session 8

      • Practical exam
      •  
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  • Lv.1Roasting : Foundation Level

    • Session 1

      • Roasting theory
      • Roast cycle
      •  
    • Session 2

      • Roaster parts
      • Roaster mechanics
      • Use & practice
    • Session 3

      • Profile roasting
      • Light/medium/dark roast
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    • Session 4

      • Practical exam
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    Lv.2Roasting : Intermediate Level

    • Session 1

      • Basic roasting
      • Roast cycle
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    • Session 2

      • Profile roasting theory
      • Profile practice
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    • Session 3

      • Sample analysis
      • Defect analysis
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    • Session 4

      • Green bean traits
      • Green bean changes
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    • Session 5

      • Stepwise cupping
      • Cupping training
      • Color matching
    • Session 6

      • Moisture & density analysis
      • Coffee extraction rating
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    • Session 7

      • Equipment structure
      • Workspace management
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    • Session 8

      • Practical exam
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    Lv.3Roasting : Professional Level

    • Session 1

      • Green coffee basics
      • Roasting physics
    • Session 2

      • Physical changes
      • Roasting chemistry
    • Session 3

      • Advanced profiling
      • Control variables
    • Session 4

      • Narrow range profiling
      • Visual color rating
    • Session 5

      • Defect identification
      • Commercial profiling & blending
    • Session 6

      • Factory roasting
      • Purpose-based bean production
    • Session 7

      • Coffee sensory
      • Roaster maintenance
    • Session 8

      • Practical exam
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  • Lv.1Sensory : Foundation Level

    • Session 1

      • Understanding sensory
      • Importance of sensory
    • Session 2

      • Coffee physiology
      • Basic aromas
    • Session 3

      • Solution training
      • Taste differentiation
    • Session 4

      • Quality check by sensory
      • Taste, body, aroma analysis
    • Session 5

      • Aroma group differentiation
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    • Session 6

      • Definition of cupping
      • Cupping procedure
    • Session 7

      • Cupping setup
      • Cupping practice
    • Session 8

      • Practical exam
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    Lv.2Sensory : Intermediate Level

    • Session 1

      • Advanced sensory theory
      • Importance review
    • Session 2

      • Coffee physiology
      • Advanced aromas
    • Session 3

      • Taste & strength training
      • Triangle test
    • Session 4

      • Identify scents
      • Taste, body, aroma analysis
    • Session 5

      • Flavor & quality evaluation
      • Aroma group distinction
    • Session 6

      • Cupping definition
      • Cupping steps
    • Session 7

      • Cupping setup
      • Cupping practice
    • Session 8

      • Practical exam
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    Lv.3Sensory : Professional Level

    • Session 1

      • Advanced sensory theory
      • Importance review
    • Session 2

      • Coffee physiology
      • Advanced aroma
    • Session 3

      • Complex tastes & strength
      • Positive aroma & defects
    • Session 4

      • Identify scents
      • Taste, body, aroma analysis
    • Session 5

      • Flavor & quality eval
      • Aroma group distinction
    • Session 6

      • Calibration
      • Cupping setup
    • Session 7

      • Blind cupping
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    • Session 8

      • Practical exam
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  • Lv.1Brewing : Foundation Level

    • Session 1

      • Coffee theory
      • Coffee production
    • Session 2

      • Flavor by variety & origin
      • Flavor by roast
    • Session 3

      • Water to coffee ratio
      • Grind size
    • Session 4

      • Extraction time
      • Water temp & quality
    • Session 5

      • Filter types
      • Brewing tools
    • Session 6

      • Extraction methods
      • Manual filter brewing
    • Session 7

      • Manual filter brewing
      • Coffee making
    • Session 8

      • Practical exam
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    Lv.2Brewing : Intermediate Level

    • Session 1

      • Grinding basics
      • Grind size for extraction
    • Session 2

      • Grinder overview
      • Extraction by grind
    • Session 3

      • Taste by grind size
      • Taste by roast
    • Session 4

      • Roast effect on extraction
      • Taste by coffee to water
    • Session 5

      • Extraction history
      • Extraction overview
    • Session 6

      • Brewing guidelines
      • Proper extraction rating
    • Session 7

      • Extraction & charting
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    • Session 8

      • Practical exam
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    Lv.3Brewing : Professional Level

    • Session 1

      • Roast stage basics
      • Cup extraction eval
    • Session 2

      • Bypass concept
      • Bypass brewing
    • Session 3

      • Extraction evaluation
      • Concentration effect
    • Session 4

      • Temp importance
      • Cold brew
    • Session 5

      • Acidity in coffee
      • Fat content
    • Session 6

      • Concentration comparison
      • Temp & acidity comparison
    • Session 7

      • Extraction yield comparison
      • Water hardness effect
    • Session 8

      • Practical exam
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  • Lv.1Green Coffee : Foundation Level

    • Session 1

      • Green coffee theory
      • Global production
      • Green coffee agriculture
    • Session 2

      • Post-harvest processing
      • Market understanding
      • Storage & transport
    • Session 3

      • Certification
      • Decaffeination
      • Equipment & maintenance
    • Session 4

      • Practical exam
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    Lv.2Green Coffee : Intermediate Level

    • Session 1

      • Identify green bean types
      • Moisture content eval
    • Session 2

      • Size measurement
      • Screening eval
    • Session 3

      • Defect sorting
      • Defect detection by sensory
    • Session 4

      • Practical exam
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    Lv.3Green Coffee : Professional Level

    • Session 1

      • Defect sorting basics
      • Defect analysis by sensory
    • Session 2

      • Coffee blending analysis
      • Blending techniques
    • Session 3

      • Freshness understanding
      • Freshness measurement
    • Session 4

      • Pricing
      • Auctions
    • Session 5

      • Green bean analysis
      • Sample eval skills
    • Session 6

      • Advanced cupping
      • Cupping skills eval
    • Session 7

      • Equipment & maintenance
      • Operations & finance
    • Session 8

      • Practical exam
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    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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    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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