With the rise of coffee culture, more and more people are interested in becoming a professional barista. However, for those who want to enter the industry, an important question arises: do you need to have the relevant academic qualifications to obtain the barista certification?This article will focus on this issue.
1.Barista research background.
First of all, we need to understand the background of barista research. At present, the most authoritative and widely recognized in the world is the "World Barista Championship" (WBC), which is sponsored by the World Major Competition Organization (WCE) and holds a global competition and awards certification qualifications.
WBC is a competitive selection of the world's best professionals in the production and preparation of specialty coffee beverages with the highest level of technical and service quality, and authorizes them to use the title and logo of "World Grand Prix Champion". Therefore, getting recognized and qualified by WBC to become a qualified, professional, and competitive barista is very important for people who want to make a difference in this industry.
2.Whether academic qualifications are required.
However, there are some differences between countries and regions as to whether academic qualifications are required. In some countries and regions, such as China, the United States, etc., academic qualifications are regarded as one of the important criteria for assessing a person's ability and knowledge level. Therefore, obtaining a barista certification in these places usually requires a relevant academic background.
However, in some other countries and regions, there is no clear requirement for a specific academic qualification to take the barista certification. Instead, they focus more on the assessment of actual technical level, experience, and professionalism.
3.Academic qualifications and practical experience.
While having a relevant academic qualification can provide a theoretical knowledge base and may increase the chances of obtaining a barista certification to some extent. However, practical experience and technical level are more important in the coffee industry.
In fact, many successful professional baristas do not have formal education or hold a diploma of higher education. They gradually improve their coffee-making skills through self-directed learning, training courses, hands-on experience, and continuous hands-on practice and improvement.
4.The value of barista research.
Regardless of whether an academic qualification is required or not, obtaining a barista certification has some value. First and foremost, it is a professional recognition and qualification that increases an individual's competitiveness in the coffee industry. Secondly, by participating in the barista certification activity, you can meet more excellent peers and have the opportunity to learn their advanced skills and experience.
In addition, obtaining good results or honorary titles in various competitions at home and abroad will also add highlights to personal career development, and may get more employment opportunities or entrepreneurial partners.
5.Conclusion.
To sum up, there is no unified answer to whether you need a degree before becoming a professional barista. While some regions have higher requirements for relevant qualifications, there is a greater emphasis on practical experience and technical proficiency across the industry. Therefore, the decision on whether or not to pursue a relevant qualification should be based on individual circumstances and actual needs.
Regardless of whether you have a degree or not, continuous learning and continuous improvement of your coffee-making skills and professionalism are the keys to becoming a good barista. Only through continuous hard work and practice can we stand out in this highly competitive industry.