SPECIALTY COFFEE ASSOCIATION COURSES
International Quality Education You Deserve.
Barista Guild Asia™ conducts the Coffee Skills Program curriculum developed by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), an internationally recognized organization for coffee professionals and educators in every aspect of the industry. BGA's renditions of its modules often incorporate more than the SCA syllabus entails, moulding the program to the needs of Malaysia's own coffee community.
How it works
The SCA categorizes its modules according to the number of points awarded in each module:
Foundation Level (Level 1) - 5 points
Intermediate Level (Level 2) - 10 points
Professional Level (Level 3) - 25 points
To be awarded the SCA Coffee Skills Diploma by an Authorized SCA Trainer, candidates must complete a combination of modules to achieve a total of 100 points. Each module offered by Barista Guild Asia™ provides individual certificates after completion of both BGA internal and SCA external examinations. The SCA examination is optional for all students.
Read more about the SCA modules at their website.
Introduction to Coffee Module
CSP11-1
Introduction to Coffee
(SCA Intro. to Coffee)
Come with us on a journey from the very beginning of coffee, and how it makes its way from bean to cup. This course is perfect if you’d like to learn more about your daily cup of joe! Take this course to immerse yourself into the world of specialty coffee and learn exactly what makes it so special and desirable.
Brewing Modules
CSP11-2
Brewing Methods
(SCA Brewing Foundation)
Do you know what it takes to make a great cup of coffee and what it takes to brew a perfect cup? Kickstart your brewing journey with our complimentary Brew Starter kit in this Foundation course.
Here’s your opportunity to turn your love for coffee into passion.
CSP21-2
Brewing Science
(SCA Brewing Intermediate)
Master the art of brewing in this Intermediate Level course, where you will go in depth into brewing quality and extraction and be pushed to experiment with various kinds of coffee and brewing methods.
Barista Skills Modules
CSP11-3
BGA Professional Barista Training Level II
(SCA Barista Skills Level Foundation)
This SCA approved module will propel you in the right direction with all the skills you need to be a great barista, better consumer and even a cafe owner.
This course teaches both theory and practical - theory for your understanding and practical to ensure that you know your way behind the espresso bar. From learning the history of coffee to making latte art, setting your grinder safety precautions and customer service, this course will cover the basics.
CSP11-3 & CSP21-3
BGA Professional Barista Training Level II
(SCA Barista Skills Level Foundation & Intermediate)
This SCA approved module will propel you in the right direction with all the skills you need to be a great barista, better consumer and even a cafe owner.
Take this course and be propelled in the right direction with all the skills you need to be a great barista, better consumer, and even cafe owner. Graduating from this course allows you all the benefits of an alumni and provides you with the most essential foundations for coffee education excellence.