SCA Coffee Education

SCA Brewing Course

A hands-on brewing pathway covering brewing methods and the variables that affect cup quality, with practical work on grind profiles, strength measurement, and extraction charting.

Brewing is offered across three levels: Foundation, Intermediate, and Professional. Scroll down to compare the details and prices, then choose the delivery and class option that suits you.

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Foundation

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Intermediate

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Professional

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Foundation

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€215,00

Available as

In-Person / Group · In-Person / Private · Distance Learning / Group · Distance Learning / Private · Hybrid / Group · Hybrid / Private

Delivery guidance

In person, distance learning, or a combination of both, where offered.

Duration

Minimum 7 hours

Who it is for

New or early-stage brewers who want a practical grounding in coffee brewing.

Entry requirements

Required: none. Recommended: Introduction to Coffee.

Course focus

Learn the essential brewing variables, equipment, and routines that shape a balanced cup.

Syllabus for Foundation

Automatic and manual gravity brewers, plus locally used devices. The seven essential elements: ratio, grind, time, temperature, turbulence, water, and filter media. Brew analysis, balance, extraction and concentration, control-chart basics, cleaning.

Assessment

Written exam | 60%

Credential

Successful completion of the required assessment(s) leads to the relevant SCA course credential.

Intermediate

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€335,00

Available as

In-Person / Group · In-Person / Private · Distance Learning / Group · Distance Learning / Private · Hybrid / Group · Hybrid / Private

Delivery guidance

In person or blended delivery: practical work takes place in person; theory may be offered by distance learning.

Duration

Minimum 14 hours

Who it is for

Brewers with experience who want to improve coffee quality and diagnose brewing problems.

Entry requirements

Required: none. Recommended: Introduction to Coffee, Brewing Foundation, and Sensory Skills Foundation.

Course focus

Measure extraction and strength, use control charts, and correct recipes across brewing devices.

Syllabus for Intermediate

Device use, extraction order, and wetting or blooming. Measuring strength and extraction with the Brewing Control Chart. Recipe diagnosis and correction across devices, plus cleaning and maintenance.

Assessment

Written exam | 70% · practical exam | 70%

Credential

Successful completion of the required assessment(s) leads to the relevant SCA course credential.

Professional

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€460,00

Available as

In-Person / Group · In-Person / Private · Distance Learning / Group · Distance Learning / Private · Hybrid / Group · Hybrid / Private

Delivery guidance

In person or blended delivery: practical work takes place in person; theory may be offered by distance learning.

Duration

Minimum 21 hours

Who it is for

Experienced brewers ready for scientific control of variables and higher-level quality, service, and delivery decisions.

Entry requirements

Required: Brewing Intermediate. Recommended: Brewing Foundation and Sensory Skills Foundation.

Course focus

Control advanced brewing variables, water, and extraction to deliver consistent quality at a professional level.

Syllabus for Professional

Advanced particle size, filter, temperature, turbulence, and water control. Aim, measure, and treat water; analyse extraction and concentration. Advanced gravity brewing, wetting calculations, bypass, and quality-focused maintenance.