Locatie

Utrecht | Koffieschool

DI 8 NOV

Barista Training Program Level 1 (SCA | SVH recognized)

How to become a barista

Your start as a professional barista! ☕ Would you like to master the art of coffee making and work as a real barista? During the training course, which lasts five days, you will not only learn how to prepare the perfect espresso or cappuccino, but also how to serve the most important coffee drinks on the menu professionally and hospitably. And, of course, we pay attention to the visual aspect—with Latte Art, we teach you how to pour the most beautiful designs into milk drinks.

What can you expect?

🌱 Learn in a small group with attention to your development
🌱 A practical and interactive training
🌱 Increase your awareness of the steps and techniques involved in preparing coffee
🌱 A solid foundation for further specialisation in the world of coffee
🌱 Working with the espresso machine en grinders independently
🌱 Knowledge of the most important variables when brewing filter coffee
🌱 Barista skills you can apply right away – at home or in the hospitality industry
🌱 The basic principles of Latte Art

📅 Training dates 2026

Group A: Jan 5, 19 Feb 2, 16, March 2 (dutch speaking)

Group B: March 25, April 8, 22, May 13, 27

Group W1 (SUNDAY): Feb 15, March 1, 15, 29 April 12

WINTERSCHOOL: Februariy 16 until 20

Group C: May 12, 26, Juni 9, 23, Juli 7

SPRINGSCHOOL: data to be announced

SUMMERSCHOOL A: 13 until 17 Juli

SUMMERSCHOOL B: 24 until 28 Aug

Group D: data to be announced

Group E: data to be announced

AUTUMNSCHOOL: 19 until 23 oct

 

For whom?

✅ 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 admission requirements, but we recommend gaining practical experience during the course. We offer you the opportunity to practise at our Koffieschool.

What will you gain?

📜 A Koffieschool-diploma stating all your learned skills
🔧 Practical Barista-skills that can be applied immediately
📚 A book “De Prijs van Mijn Koffie”
🌍 A valuable network in the coffee industry
🎓 Three internationally recognised SCA certificates:

  • Introduction to Coffee
  • Barista Skills Foundation
  • Brewing Foundation

 

Learn more about the SCA here: sca.coffee

Program details

📅 Duration: 5 training days spread over 3 months
⏰ Times: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
🗣️ Language: Dutch or English
💰 Investment: €1,375, VAT-free
📝 SCA registration fee: €125
📘 Included: Reader & lunch on training days
💳 Payment in instalments possible! Reach out via info@koffieschool.nl

When an English-speaking participant registers for the training, the language will be switched to English. If you prefer Dutch, please contact us to discuss the options.

Ready for further education?

BARISTA OPLEIDING NIVEAU 2 | Grow further as a barista

SCA BARISTA SKILLS INTERMEDIATE | We go beyond just technique: you learn to critically analyze whether your coffee meets the highest quality standards, based on both measured factors and taste.

SCA BREWING INTERMEDIATE | In de SCA Brewing Intermediate training analyseren we de bereide koffie met behulp van de refractometer en de coffee brew control chart.

SCA SENSORY FOUNDATION | You taste beans from different origins, varieties, and processing methods—and learn how to translate these experiences into clear flavor profiles.

Is there anything else you’d like to ask?


Feel free to email us at info@koffieschool.nl or call us at 030 – 633 65 38. We’re happy to think along with you!

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