The First Barista curriculum improves coffee skills and knowledge. This advanced course includes hobbies, cafe startups, workshops, menu creation, lesson planning, and instructor training to develop barista leadership.
Posture prep / Espresso extraction & evaluation / Cappuccino & Latte art / Service skill / Coffee tasting
Level 2
EUCA International Barista Certificate
EUCA Barista Skills
EUCA Diploma covers 5 modules at different levels
Diploma awarded upon 100 points completion.
EUCA Roasting & Coffee Science
EUCA Brewing Craft
EUCA Sensory Cupping & Tasting
EUCA Latte Art Design
Lecture preparation & 60 hours training at First Barista Academy
(Only for top scorers)
Priority hiring & job connection at First Barista Academy
(Only for top scorers)
Domestic Barista Certificate
Level 1
Level 2
Posture prep / Espresso extraction & evaluation / Cappuccino & Latte art / Service skill / Coffee tasting
EUCA International Barista Certificate
EUCA Barista Skills
EUCA Roasting & Coffee Science
EUCA Brewing Craft
EUCA Sensory Cupping & Tasting
EUCA Latte Art Design
EUCA Diploma covers 5 modules at different levels
Diploma awarded upon 100 points completion.
Lecture preparation & 60 hours training at First Barista Academy
(Only for top scorers)
Priority hiring & job connection at First Barista Academy
(Only for top scorers)
The Special Features of First Instructor Training
First Barista Academy runs small classes, guaranteeing certification pass for all, and provides extra lessons to ensure 100% success.
Small class sizeOnly 8 students
All courses run aspass guarantee classes
Discount forannual course for members
Lecture prep & 60 hours training at First (Only top scorers)
Job connection with R&D dept.
Priority hiring for First instructors for private studio or cafe startups (Only top scorers)
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Domestic Barista Certificate
Level 1
Posture prep / Espresso extraction & evaluation / Cappuccino & Latte art / Service skill / Coffee tasting
Level 2
Master
SCA International Barista Certificate
Introduction to Coffee
SCA Diploma covers 5 modules excluding Intro to Coffee,
divided into basic/intermediate/pro levels.
Combine 6 subjects and score 100 out of 210 for diploma.
SCA Barista Skills
SCA Roasting
SCA Sensory Skills
SCA Brewing
SCA Green Coffee
Lecture prep & 60 hours training at First Barista Academy
(Only for top scorers)
Priority hiring & job connection at First Barista Academy
(Only for top scorers)
Domestic Barista Certificate
Level 1
Level 2
Master
Posture prep / Espresso extraction & evaluation / Cappuccino & Latte art / Service skill / Coffee tasting
SCA International Barista Certificate
Intro to Coffee
SCA Barista
SCA Roasting
SCA Sensory
SCA Brewing
SCA Green Coffee
SCA Diploma covers 5 modules excluding Intro to Coffee,
divided into basic/intermediate/pro levels.
Combine 6 subjects and score 100 out of 210 for diploma.
Lecture prep & 60 hours training at First Barista Academy
(Only for top scorers)
Priority hiring & job connection at First Barista Academy
(Only for top scorers)
The Special Features of First Instructor Training
First Barista Academy runs small classes, guaranteeing certification pass for all, and provides extra lessons to ensure 100% success.
Small class sizeOnly 8 students
All courses run aspass guarantee classes
Discount forannual course for members
Lecture prep & 60 hours training at First (Only top scorers)
Job connection with R&D dept.
Priority hiring for First instructors for private studio or cafe startups (Only top scorers)
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EUCA Barista Certificate 6 Modules
First Barista Academy teaches 6 certification modules based on EUCA (The European Universal Coffee Association) curriculum: Barista Skills, Latte Art Design, Roasting Coffee Science, Sensory Cupping & Tasting, Brewing Craft, and Q Grader. The EUCA certification is credit-based, and completing all modules grants the EUCA Diploma, recognizing you as a top barista.
Barista Skills
Espresso, latte art, machine use, and service skills training.
Latte Art Design
Learn latte art basics and creative pattern practice.
First Step to Professional Barista
First Academy's Competitive EUCA Diploma Program
Point 1
Unlike domestic certificates that require renewal every 2 years, EUCA certification is permanent after one acquisition, making it economical.
Point 2
Teaching entire coffee process from cherry production to roasting, extraction, flavor, and brewing, expanding job opportunities beyond barista to grader, roaster, cupper, blender, etc.
Point 3
After earning the EUCA Diploma, applying as a certified AET trainer grants eligibility as an educator and proctor, allowing you to provide coffee education and issue EUCA certificates.
Course Goals
Learn coffee theory, flavor expression, recipe, and making skills.
Get certificates and advanced barista skills by levels.
Practical classes focused on exam success know-how.
Train baristas to lead coffee culture and reach their dreams.
Show Your Cooking Skills with First Barista Academy!
First for Me 1: Food Styling
Professional food stylists help plate main dishes, vegetables, fruits, mousse, and sauces beautifully, creating harmonious displays like artwork.
First for Me 2: Food Photo Studio
We provide a dedicated food photography studio with props and lighting setups for high-quality SNS-ready photos.
First for Me 3: Portfolio E-book
Students completing courses longer than one month receive a high-quality e-book portfolio, with optional printed versions available.
1:1 Custom Practical Training
SCA barista skills, brewing, sensory, roasting, green coffee with personalized practice
Step 1Theory
Basic coffee theory
Step 2Demo
Expert demonstration
Step 31:1 Practice
Practice with demo
Step 4Recipe & Service
One-on-one training
Step 5Feedback
Check and correct
EUCA Diploma Curriculum
EUCA Barista Certification Curriculum
To earn top-level EUCA certification, we offer 2?3 levels of training from coffee fundamentals to
Barista Skills, Latte Art Design, Roasting Science, Sensory Cupping & Tasting, Brewing Craft, and Q-Grader Training.
Latte art application (handling, flow control, push-in)
Latte art test (Rosetta, triple heart, creative design)
4th Session
Combination design
Creative design evaluation
Lv.1Roasting Coffee Science BASIC
Session 1
Theory of Roasting
Roasting Cycle
Session 2
Roaster Components
Roaster Mechanism
Roaster Operation & Hands-on Practice
Session 3
Profiling Roasting
Light/Medium/Dark Roasting
Session 4
Practice Exam
Lv.2Roasting Coffee Science EXPERT
Session 1
Basic Roasting
Roasting Cycle
Session 2
Profiling Roasting Theory
Processing-Specific Profile Practice
Session 3
Roasting Sample Analysis
Roasting Defects
Session 4
Basic Green Bean Characteristics
Green Bean Transformations
Session 5
Step-by-Step Cupping
Distinction through Cupping Training
Bean Color Matching
Session 6
Moisture & Density Analysis
Bean Evaluation by Extraction
Session 7
Equipment Structure
Workspace Management
Session 8
Practical Exam
Lv.1Sensory Cupping & Tasting BASIC
Session 1
Advanced sensory principles
Understanding sensory importance
Session 2
Coffee physiology
Advanced aroma fundamentals
Session 3
Taste & strength differentiation training
Triangle test
Session 4
Identify aromas
Taste, body & aroma analysis
Session 5
Coffee flavor & quality evaluation
Distinguish coffee aroma groups
Session 6
Definition of cupping
Cupping procedure
Session 7
Table setup for cupping
Cupping practice
Session 8
Practical exam
Lv.2Sensory Cupping & Tasting EXPERT
Session 1
Advanced sensory principles
Understanding the importance of sensory evaluation
Session 2
Coffee physiology
Advanced aroma
Session 3
Distinguish complex flavors and basic intensity
Differentiate positive aromas from defects
Session 4
Aroma identification
Flavor, body, and aroma analysis
Session 5
Coffee flavor & quality evaluation
Distinguishing coffee aroma groups
Session 6
Calibration
Cupping table setup
Session 7
Blind coffee evaluation
Session 8
Practical exam
Lv.1Brewing Craft BASIC
Session 1
Coffee theory
Understanding coffee production
Session 2
Flavor by variety & origin
Flavor by roast level
Session 3
Coffee-to-water ratio
Grind size
Session 4
Extraction time
Water temperature & quality
Session 5
Filter methods & understanding
Brewing equipment
Session 6
Understand extraction methods
Brew with manual filter
Session 7
Manual filter extraction
Understanding coffee preparation
Session 8
Practical exam
Lv.2Brewing Craft EXPERT
Session 1
Understanding coffee grinding
Grind size for extraction methods
Session 2
Overview of grinders
Extraction methods by grind size
Session 3
Taste evaluation by grind size
Taste evaluation by roast level
Session 4
Impact of roast level on extraction
Taste evaluation by coffee-to-water ratio
Session 5
Historical research on extraction
Overview of the extraction process
Session 6
Understand brewing guidelines
Proper extraction evaluation
Session 7
Extraction profiling and charting
Session 8
Practical exam
Lv.1Q-Grader Training BASIC
Session 1
Distinguish three basic taste intensities
Taste evaluation as a Q Grader
Cupping practice
Session 2
Identify 9 aromas in 4 coffee aroma categories
Cupping practice
Session 3
Understanding organic acids
Learning characteristics of organic acids
Understanding flavor composition of organic acids
Session 4
Identifying green coffee beans
Distinguishing defective beans
Lv.2Q-Grader Training EXPERT
Session 1
Triangulation
Assessing taste discrimination
Session 2
Understanding regional coffee profiles
Sensory evaluation
Session 3
Assess sample roast understanding
Evaluate roasting principles and flavor
Session 4
Mock evaluation of roasted sample ID
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My Academy, Reasons to Choose First Barista Academy
Expert instructors and tailored education ensure student satisfaction.
Reason 01Veteran Full-Time Instructors by Course
Full-time instructors ensure quality education and attentive student care.
Reason 02Hands-on Ingredient Practice
Theory and one-on-one practice for better learning.
Reason 03Expert Seminars
Professional seminars offering career and exam tips.
Student Review
Student Testimonials
Kim SeoyoungCoffee Barista
Student Satisfaction
5★★★★★
Q. What motivated you to attend First Academy?
I have always been interested in coffee, and my interest grew even more after starting a part-time job at a cafe. When I decided to seriously study to become a barista, I researched several academies, and First Academy’s curriculum appealed to me the most, so I chose it.
Q. What was the most memorable part of the classes?
I was impressed that the instructors corrected my posture during the practical exam and provided detailed feedback on all my questions. Combining theory and practice improved my understanding of coffee trends, and the classes were always enjoyable thanks to the instructors’ cheerful preparation.
Step 1
Theory
Step 2
Demo
Step 3
1:1 Practice
Step 4
Recipe & Service
Step 5
Feedback
