SCA Professional Barista Workshop
Master the Craft of Professional Barista Skills.
At Coaltown, we believe great coffee comes from a combination of knowledge, precision and consistency. Our SCA Barista Skills Professional course is designed for experienced baristas and coffee professionals looking to take their technical expertise, sensory understanding and operational skills to the highest level.
Building on the knowledge developed through Foundation and Intermediate training, this advanced workshop explores espresso extraction, sensory analysis, equipment, workflow and quality management in greater depth. You’ll learn to diagnose complex coffee and extraction challenges, make informed adjustments and consistently deliver exceptional results in a professional environment.
Led by Alysha Huxley, an Authorised SCA Trainer, you’ll train with professional espresso equipment in Coaltown’s working specialty coffee environment, combining the SCA curriculum with practical, hands-on learning.
Workshop Duration: 21 Hours (3 Days)
Why Train with Coaltown?
Professional-level barista skills go beyond making a great espresso. They require a detailed understanding of extraction, sensory evaluation, equipment and the ability to control multiple variables consistently.
You’ll work through advanced practical exercises designed to challenge your understanding of coffee and develop your ability to assess, troubleshoot and improve the quality of every drink you produce.
As an SCA-accredited course, the training follows the Specialty Coffee Association’s Professional-level curriculum and provides an internationally recognised qualification on successful completion.
What You’ll Learn
Advanced Espresso Extraction
Explore the relationship between dose, grind size, yield, extraction time and brew ratio, developing a deeper understanding of how these variables influence flavour and extraction.
Sensory Evaluation
Develop your ability to assess espresso and identify specific flavour characteristics, extraction issues and opportunities for improvement through structured sensory analysis.
Advanced Dialling In
Learn a systematic approach to diagnosing extraction problems and making precise adjustments to achieve your desired flavour profile and consistency.
Espresso Equipment
Develop a deeper understanding of professional espresso machines and grinders, including how equipment settings, calibration and maintenance can influence extraction and beverage quality.
Workflow & Quality Management
Explore how professional bar workflow, preparation and quality control systems can be used to maintain consistency during busy service.
Troubleshooting & Problem Solving
Build the skills to identify and resolve complex issues across grinding, extraction, equipment and workflow, using a structured and analytical approach.
Who Is It For?
The Professional course is ideal for:
- Experienced specialty coffee baristas
- Senior and lead baristas
- Café managers and coffee professionals
- Baristas responsible for coffee quality and training
- Coffee professionals looking to develop advanced technical and sensory skills
- Anyone looking to gain an internationally recognised SCA qualification at Professional level
Master Your Coffee. Refine Your Craft.
The SCA Barista Skills Professional course is designed for those who already have substantial barista experience and want to develop the advanced knowledge, technical precision and sensory skills required to operate at the highest level of professional coffee service.
Train with Coaltown. Learn from Alysha. Master the craft of specialty coffee.
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Coaltown’s Coffee Workshop Academy is a dedicated training space for developing your skills and understanding of specialty coffee. Our SCA-accredited training combines industry-recognised education with hands-on experience, using professional La Marzocco espresso machines and equipment in a working café environment.
Whether you’re building your barista fundamentals, learning to dial in espresso, or refining milk steaming and latte art, our training is designed to build practical skills, knowledge and confidence.
For anyone looking for SCA-accredited barista training in the UK, Coaltown’s Academy provides the expertise, equipment and environment to take your coffee skills to the next level.
South Wales Based
Coaltown’s SCA-accredited training is proudly rooted in Ammanford, South Wales, offering professional, hands-on coffee education for baristas and coffee professionals across the region. Whether you’re searching for SCA training in South Wales, coffee courses near Swansea, or specialist coffee education close to Cardiff, our roastery-based academy provides the opportunity to develop your skills in a real working environment. Combining expert instruction, industry-leading equipment and the internationally recognised SCA curriculum, our courses provide a high-quality training experience for anyone looking to develop their knowledge and expertise in specialty coffee.
Meet Your Trainer: Alysha Huxley
Alysha Huxley is an Authorised SCA Trainer with a passion for specialty coffee, education and helping others build confidence behind the bar. With a practical, hands-on approach to training, Alysha combines technical knowledge with real-world café experience to make complex coffee concepts accessible and engaging.
Whether you’re new to specialty coffee or looking to refine your existing skills, Alysha will guide you through the SCA curriculum with a focus on understanding, consistency and practical application. At Coaltown, her aim is simple: to help you leave every session with greater knowledge, confidence and a deeper appreciation for the craft of coffee.
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Frequently Asked Questions
An SCA Barista Skills course provides internationally recognised training in the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to work confidently with specialty coffee, from espresso preparation and extraction to milk steaming and customer service.
Coaltown offers SCA-accredited Barista Skills training from our roastery and training academy in Ammanford, South Wales, combining the SCA curriculum with practical, hands-on experience. Available in foundation, Intermediate and professional level qualifications.
Our SCA courses are designed for baristas, café and hospitality professionals, coffee shop teams and anyone looking to develop their professional specialty coffee skills and gain an internationally recognised qualification.
You’ll develop practical skills across espresso preparation, grinding and extraction, dialling in, milk texturing, latte art, coffee knowledge, equipment and customer service, alongside the theory required by the SCA curriculum.
Yes. SCA education is internationally recognised within the specialty coffee industry, making an SCA qualification a valuable addition to your professional coffee experience and career development.
Coaltown’s SCA-accredited Barista Skills courses take place at our specialty coffee roastery and Coffee Workshop Academy in Ammanford, South Wales, within easy reach of Swansea and Cardiff.