Barista Training Program Level 1 (SCA | SVH recognized)

✨ Your Start as a Professional Barista! ✨

Would you like to master the art of making coffee and become a real barista? During this course you will not only learn how to prepare a perfect espresso or cappuccino, but also how to serve all coffee drinks on the menu in a professional and hospitable manner. And of course we pay attention to the visual aspect – with Latte Art we teach you how to pour the most beautiful figures into milk drinks.

For whom?

This course is perfect for:
✅ Beginners wanting to get started as baristas
✅ Current baristas looking to test and refine their knowledge and skills
✅ Anyone with a passion for coffee who wants to get more out of it

There are no entry requirements, but we recommend gaining practical experience during the course. We are happy to help you through our extensive network!

What will you gain?

☕ An SVH recognised Coffee School diploma with all your skills learned
☕ Practical barista skills you can apply immediately
☕ A valuable network in the coffee industry
☕ Three internationally recognised SCA certificates:

• Introduction to Coffee
• Barista Skills Foundation
• Brewing Foundation

Education details

📅 Duration: 5 training days distributed over 2-3 months
⏰ Time: 9:30 – 17:30
💰 Investment: €1.375,- (VAT excempt, exclusive enrollment fee)
📝 Enrollment fee exam: between €25 and €50 per exam charged separately by the SCA
🍽️ Inclusive: Reader & lunch on trainingdays
💳 Payment in installments (get in touch with us via info@koffieschool.nl)

💡 Ready to make your coffee dreams come true? Register now and take the first step towards a career as a barista!

2025

Group A: January: 8, 15, 22, 29 | February: 20

Group B: March : 7, 14, 21, 28 | April: 11

Group C: May: 12, 26 | June: 2, 16 | Juli: 7

Groups W1 (Saturday): January: 18 | February: 8 | March 8, 22, 29

SUMMERSCHOOL: August: 25 until 29 (Dutch)

Group D: Aug: 25, Sep 22, 23, Oct 20, Nov 24 (Dutch)

Group W2 (Sunday): Sep: 7, Oct: 4, 5, Nov: 2, 2, Dec: 7, 14

Group E: Oct: 13, 27, 28 Nov: 10, 24 Dec: 8

Addional information

Practice: If you are not working as a barista or if you own an espresso machine, it is possible to come and practice without supervision. You make an appointment of at least 2 hours for this. For practice we charge €25 for the use of equipment, coffee and accessories.

Language: English or Dutch When an English speaking participant registers for the training, it will be switched to English. If you object to this and you really only want to follow the training in Dutch, please contact us first: info@koffieschool.nl or 030-6336538. It is no longer possible to object after booking.

Exam: The written exam is taken online. Are you dyslexic or do you have another demonstrable reason why this is not possible for you, please indicate this when registering. We must request an exemption so that you can take the exam on paper or orally and with more time.

Resit: For the foundation level applies:

You have 2 attempts for the online written exam. If you fail both attempts, and you still want to obtain the certificate, you must register again for the relevant training.

If you joined all training days you will receive The Barista training Level 1 is an SVH recognized industry training.