SCA Barista Skills - Foundation

SCA Coffee Skills Program - Barista Skills Foundation focuses on the key skills required to set a grinder, make espresso and foam, and texture milk for cappuccinos. This course allows one to gain an introductory understanding of the coffee itself and set a foundation from which to build practical skills for milk technique and latte art, while implementing health and safety practices and customer service. Upon the successful completion of the course and its online written exam, you will receive an Intro to Coffee certificate from the Specialty Coffee Association and will earn 5 credits towards your SCA Coffee Skills Diploma.

Course Language: English (with Turkish translation)

Included in course fees

• Instructor fees
• Certificate and examination fees
• Any materials and coffee needed during class
• Snacks
• Facility usage

Secure your spot in this course

• Spots in this course are limited.
• Registration is done online through the "Register" link on this event.
• In order to register for your class, you must have a learner number from the SCA. 
• Course fees must be paid in full in advance order to secure your slot in a course and are collected online during the registration process.
• In case of cancellations, full refund up to 14 days before the class and 50% refund within 14 days before the class.

About the Instructor

Trent Rollings has been in the specialty coffee industry since 2014. He began his journey into specialty coffee in the Philippines where he was first educated and interned at EDSA Beverage Design Studio. Eventually, he and his wife opened Narrative Coffee in the Philippines, a brew bar in the heart of the Makati business district. He went on to become a barista examiner for EDSA which led him to become a national judge for World Coffee Competitions in the Philippines. In 2018, he passed all qualification exams to become a sensory judge for the World Barista Championship and continues judging for national and world level coffee competitions. In late 2018, he moved to Antalya, Turkey with the goal of building the specialty coffee community in the city. In June of 2020, Trent co-founded Incommon, a 200sqm roastery, tasting bar, and coffee workshop located in Konyaaltı, Antalya and shortly after  secured hıs accreditatıon as an Authorızed SCA Trainer (AST) in the tracks of Intro to Coffee, Barista Skills, and Brewing. In addition to judging and training, Trent also provides consultations for businesses who are looking to improve their coffee quality. His goal is to build a more collaborative, inclusive, and equitable coffee industry.