At Sonwaro Coffee, we don’t just teach coffee—we shape coffee artisans. Our Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) accredited barista courses are designed to equip you with the skills, confidence, and mastery to craft coffee at the highest level. Whether you're taking your first step into the world of coffee or refining your professional expertise, our courses provide a structured path from Foundation to Professional Level.
Globally Recognized Certification – Earn an SCA-accredited qualification that sets you apart.
Hands-On Training – Master real-world barista techniques with expert-led sessions.
Path to Excellence – These courses contribute to the prestigious SCA Coffee Skills Diploma.
All-Inclusive – Course fees cover the SCA Certification Fee and Examination—no hidden costs.
Groups of 4-6 people
Our SCA-accredited courses are designed to equip aspiring and professional baristas with essential coffee skills, from espresso preparation to milk texturing, sensory analysis, and brewing mastery. Whether you’re new to coffee or looking to refine your craft, our structured training provides a hands-on learning experience with internationally recognized certification.
Each course contributes to the SCA Coffee Skills Diploma and includes both theory and practical assessments to ensure you gain real-world barista expertise.
SCA BARISTA SKILLS
The Foundation Level focuses on the essential skills needed to dial in an espresso grinder, pull a perfect shot, and steam milk for cappuccinos. It introduces the fundamentals of coffee origins, milk techniques, latte art, health and safety, and customer service.
The Intermediate Level expands on these concepts, requiring both a deeper theoretical understanding and advanced practical application. This course explores how coffee varietals, origins, and processing methods influence flavor, while also covering workflow efficiency, drink construction, sensory aspects of espresso extraction, and key business practices.
SCA BREWING:
The Foundation Level introduces learners to different brewing techniques using both automatic and manual gravity brewers, as well as other locally popular brewing devices. You'll learn the fundamentals of extraction, brewing parameters, and how to analyze brew results to create a delicious cup.
The Intermediate Level builds on these skills, offering a deeper understanding of brewing variables, strength measurement, and adjustments needed for a balanced coffee profile. You’ll also gain insight into equipment maintenance, customer service, and sensory analysis to enhance coffee quality and consistency.
The Professional Level takes a scientific approach to brewing manipulation, water quality, and advanced coffee control chart navigation. Designed for experienced professionals, this course hones precision brewing skills, ensuring a mastery of extraction techniques at an expert level.
SCA ROASTING
The Foundation Level introduces learners to the roasting process, focusing on physical changes in coffee beans, sensory development, and the impact of different roast levels (light to dark). You’ll also gain insight into basic roaster maintenance and fire prevention.
The Intermediate Level builds on this foundation, diving deeper into roast profiling, temperature control, airflow adjustments, and defect identification. This course is ideal for those with some roasting experience looking to improve consistency, efficiency, and coffee quality.
The Professional Level takes a scientific approach to roasting, focusing on advanced profile manipulation, chemical changes during roasting, energy transfer, and precision adjustments. Designed for experienced roasters, this course enhances your ability to replicate roast profiles, troubleshoot issues, and refine coffee to perfection.
We craft every cup with passion, precision, and the rich heritage of African coffee culture. Sourcing only the finest Arabica beans, we are committed to quality, sustainability, and delivering an unforgettable coffee experience. From roasting to brewing, we celebrate the art of coffee - because Ke Coffee Daideng!