01Curious beginners
Introduction to Coffee
Start with curiosity.
$350 per personIn person · minimum 3 learners
Explore the courseNEW YORK · AUTHORIZED SCA TRAINING
Great coffee shouldn’t be complicated.
Learn. Brew. Experience.
Learn with Dr. Sang Kwon. Personal guidance, practical coffee skills and a clear pathway toward an SCA course certificate.
~400Learners taught
~30Coffee certificates & qualifications
15Wholesale connections worldwide
ASTAuthorized SCA Trainer
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Compare all courses ↗Coffee courses.
02Home brewers & aspiring baristas
Barista Skills: Foundation
Build a confident foundation.
Tuition on inquiryIn person · minimum 2 learners
Explore the course03Baristas developing their skills
Barista Skills: Intermediate
Understand the why.
Tuition on inquiryDiscuss prerequisites and dates
Explore the course04Experienced baristas & café leaders
Barista Skills: Professional
Refine your craft.
Tuition on inquiryDiscuss prerequisites and dates
Explore the courseDates, location and certification fees confirmed before enrollment.
SPECIALTY COFFEE ASSOCIATION · CERTIFICATE PATHWAYLearn practical skills.
Learn practical skills.
Work toward an SCA certificate.
SCA stands for the Specialty Coffee Association. Its Coffee Skills Program gives learners a structured way to develop specialty coffee knowledge and practical skills through courses delivered by Authorized SCA Trainers.
Explore the official SCA program ↗A shared learning framework.
Study the relevant SCA curriculum with Sang, an Authorized SCA Trainer. Connect coffee fundamentals with guided practice.
Demonstrate what you’ve learned.
Complete the official course requirements and required assessments. The assessment format depends on the module and level.
A recognized record of achievement.
Successful completion leads to the relevant SCA course certificate. Eligible certificates can also contribute toward an SCA Skills Diploma pathway.
Certification follows SCA registration, course and assessment requirements. Confirm eligibility and any certification or assessment fees before enrolling. An individual course certificate is separate from an SCA Skills Diploma.
Learn with Dr. Sang Kwon.
An Authorized SCA Trainer with approximately 400 learners taught, around 30 coffee-related qualifications and 15 wholesale connections worldwide.
“Very knowledgeable and thoroughly explained. Excellent instructor!”Student · 2023
“The sufficient experience and knowledge of the teaching teacher have made us aware of the new world of coffee.”Student · 2023
“I had a great time taking this coffee course. I learned the basics of coffee and I was able to get some hands-on experience on a professional grade commercial espresso machine. Our teacher was energetic and engaged us by clearly explaining important ideas. The combination of both theoretical knowledge and practical application helped make the learning process fun and productive. After completing the course I left with actual usable knowledge.”Student · 2024
“I did the pour over course with Sang Kwon. It was a great course. A lot of detail without being overly complex. Anyone of any experience level could take the course and have fun. I really enjoyed when we brewed coffee using the same recipe, however, we changed different factors and then compared how they tasted. This gave me a good understanding of what makes a good taste.”Student · 2025
“I went to the Barista Basics course with my friend. Both of us came away from this course much more sure about our ability to make coffee, and we've already registered for another one. Sang Kwon was an excellent teacher; he knew how to break things into smaller pieces that were easy to comprehend. The amount of information we were able to obtain in three hours, along with all the hands-on experience, made this a very worthwhile investment. Whether you want to pursue your interest in coffee as a hobby or a profession, I strongly advise you to look into.”Student · 2026
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