SCAThe Gold Standard in Coffee CertificationCottle Coffee Academy

The Only Australian SCA Authorised Trainer in South East Asia

Your SCA certificate is not paper — it is a passport. Earn your Specialty Coffee Association credentials in Barista Skills or Coffee Roasting, taught by an AST with 27+ years of Australian coffee industry experience. Recognised by employers in 70+ countries.

Tristan Creswick — SCA Authorised Trainer (Barista & Roasting)

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SCA Tracks
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Cert Levels
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Choose Your Track

Two Pathways. One Global Standard.

Whether you want to master espresso behind the bar or control the entire flavour journey from green bean to cup, SCA certification proves your expertise to employers worldwide.

Barista Skills

Master espresso extraction, milk texturing, latte art, and cafe operations. The certification that gets you hired behind the bar in Melbourne, London, Dubai, and beyond.

FoundationIntermediateProfessional

1 day → 2 days → 3 days | RM1,499 → RM2,799 → RM4,499

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🔥Coffee Roasting

Learn to roast with precision: green bean evaluation, profile design, heat management, and quality control. The certification that separates roasters from roast operators.

FoundationIntermediateProfessional

1 day → 2 days → 3 days | RM1,890 → RM3,590 → RM5,990

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Why SCA?

The Credential That Opens Doors

🌍
Globally Recognised
Accepted by employers in 70+ countries. From Melbourne cafes to London roasteries to Dubai hotels.
📈
Higher Pay
SCA-certified professionals command better positions and higher wages. The paper that proves your expertise.
Industry Standard
The Specialty Coffee Association sets the global benchmark. Their certification is the most respected credential in coffee.
CSPBarista Track

SCA Barista Certifications

From your first espresso to competition-grade latte art. Three levels that take you from beginner to master barista.

Barista
SCA Barista Foundation
1 Day — No experience needed
RM1,499
+ Add to Australian Barista Fundamentals for RM500
⏰ Limited exam sittings per month — book early
  • Espresso fundamentals & extraction
  • Milk texturing basics
  • Latte art — Love Heart
  • SCA Foundation written & practical exam
  • Official SCA certificate
Book Foundation — RM1,499
Barista
SCA Barista Intermediate
2 Days — Requires Foundation
RM2,799
+ Add to 5-Day Course for RM500
⏰ Must complete Foundation first — limited sittings
  • Advanced espresso profiling
  • Complex milk texturing & latte art
  • Cafe management & workflow
  • SCA Intermediate written & practical exam
  • Prerequisite: SCA Foundation
Book Intermediate — RM2,799
Barista
Barista F+I Bundle
3 Days — No experience needed
RM3,899
Save RM399 vs separate (RM4,298)
🔥 Most popular SCA option — seats fill fastest
  • SCA Foundation (Day 1)
  • SCA Intermediate (Days 2-3)
  • Both official SCA exams included
  • Dual certification in 3 days
  • Fastest path to certified barista
Book Bundle — RM3,899
Barista
SCA Barista Professional
3 Days — Requires Intermediate
RM4,499
For serious professionals only
  • Master-level espresso profiling
  • Competition-grade latte art
  • Cafe operations & leadership
  • Advanced sensory analysis
  • Prerequisite: SCA Intermediate
Book Professional — RM4,499
Roasting Track

SCA Coffee Roasting Certifications

From green bean evaluation to production-scale roasting. Three levels taught by Tristan on commercial equipment. Only 4 students per cohort.

Roasting
SCA Roasting Foundation
1 Day — No experience needed
RM1,890
+ Add to 2-Day Roasting for RM500
⏰ Only 4 students per roasting cohort — once per month
  • Green bean anatomy & evaluation
  • Roasting equipment basics
  • First crack & roast development
  • SCA Foundation written & practical exam
  • Official SCA certificate
Book Foundation — RM1,890
Roasting
SCA Roasting Intermediate
2 Days — Requires Foundation
RM3,590
+ Add to 5-Day Roasting for RM500
⏰ Must complete Foundation first — limited sittings
  • Advanced profile development
  • Heat transfer & roast curves
  • Cupping & defect identification
  • SCA Intermediate written & practical exam
  • Prerequisite: SCA Roasting Foundation
Book Intermediate — RM3,590
Roasting
Roasting F+I Bundle
3 Days — No experience needed
RM4,490
Save RM990 vs separate (RM5,480)
🔥 Most popular roasting option — seats fill fastest
  • SCA Roasting Foundation (Day 1)
  • SCA Roasting Intermediate (Days 2-3)
  • Both official SCA exams included
  • Dual certification in 3 days
  • Save RM990 vs booking separately
Book Bundle — RM4,490
Roasting
SCA Roasting Professional
3 Days — Requires Intermediate
RM5,990
The highest SCA roasting credential
⏰ By application — limited exam sittings per year
  • Master-level roast profiling
  • Production roasting & scaling
  • Blend design & quality control
  • Roastery operations management
  • Prerequisite: SCA Roasting Intermediate
Book Professional — RM5,990
At a Glance

Compare All SCA Certifications

CertificationTrackDaysPricePrerequisite
SCA Barista FoundationBarista1 dayRM1,499None
SCA Barista IntermediateBarista2 daysRM2,799Barista Foundation
Barista F+I Bundle SAVE RM399Barista3 daysRM3,899None
SCA Barista ProfessionalBarista3 daysRM4,499Barista Intermediate
SCA Roasting FoundationRoasting1 dayRM1,890None
SCA Roasting IntermediateRoasting2 daysRM3,590Roasting Foundation
Roasting F+I Bundle SAVE RM990Roasting3 daysRM4,490None
SCA Roasting ProfessionalRoasting3 daysRM5,990Roasting Intermediate
Real Results

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Our SCA-certified graduates work in cafes, roasteries and coffee businesses across Malaysia, Singapore, Australia and beyond. Your certificate travels with you.

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