Our barista courses are held according to the standardised certification system (the Coffee Skills Program) by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) and are therefore internationally recognised by coffee shops around the globe.

The SCA Barista Foundation course at the Vienna Coffee College is held in combination with the SCA Module Introduction to Coffee. That is because we want to prepare our students at the beginning of the course with all the basic and necessary coffee knowledge they need to start with the barista module afterwards. This module has a theoretical test which will be held as an online exam by the students.

After a break we are heading into a 1.5 day barista course within the Barista Skills manual - the SCA Barista Foundation course - which will conclude with a final theoretical and practical exam by the independent institute, the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA). In this course we are teaching upcoming baristas and coffee lovers everything they need to know about how to handle a semi-automatic espresso machine and milk steamer properly. All practical parts will be also taught in theoretical lectures.

Day 1 | 9am - 5pm

+ Welcoming

+ Introduction and course scheduling

+ History and global distribution of coffee

+ Basic knowledge of coffee growing regions, harvesting, processing, roasting and preparation of coffee

+ Bean knowledge, quality and correct storage of coffee

+ Optimal extraction - Grinding, dosing and tamping

+ Workspace management and workflow

+ Cleaning, health and safety 

Day 2 | 9am -5pm

+ Theoretical and practical knowledge about an espresso machine and espresso grinder

+ Extraction and correct preparation of espresso

+ Milk knowledge and professional milk foaming technique

+ Latte Art Basic

+ Barista workflow according to international standards

+ Modern coffee recipes

Exam at the end of the course

+ Practical exam according to the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA)

+ Theoretical exam according to the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) - will be done by the student in an online exam after the practical exam.

Requirements: No previous knowledge is required to attend this course. Interest in coffee is highly recommended.

Number of people: Max. 4 people

Duration: 2 days (each day 9am - 5pm)

Course fee: € 490,- / person

Location: Prater 80, 1020 Vienna

SCA exam fees:

Introduction to Coffee: € 72 incl. VAT

SCA Barista Foundation: € 72 incl. VAT

Important information: 

Please register after payment (free of charge) as a Learner (Become a Learner) following this link: https://scae.com/registration 

Afterwards please register for all exams because all theoretical exams will be held online!

New dates will be updated regularly. Please write an email to coffee@viennacoffeecollege.com for future dates. 

Course registration only available through our online shop.

For questions please use our contacts page or send an E-Mail to coffee@viennacoffeecollege.com

If attendants do not show up to a course then our AGB apply if no other course date is selected in advance.

No credit voucher or return of booked courses.

Booked courses can not be converted into goods.

In case you need help with accommodation we would be glad to help!