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What does it take to successfully transition from running a salon to managing a specialty coffee bar? Meet Fabien, Cafe Supervisor at Monday Coffee Bar.

Driven by a deep curiosity about the coffee industry, Fabien leveraged the SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme (SCTP) in 2024 to pivot his career entirely. Today, he combines his rich background in business and sales with his passion for specialty coffee.

Beyond the brew, Fabien’s favourite part of the job is the community—from the new connections made across the counter to the ongoing support from his trainers and friends at Bettr Academy.

Today, you can find Fabien running the show at Monday Coffee Bar, located at 209A Clementi Ave 6 (do take note that their Ang Mo Kio branch has closed). Come by, grab a brew, and say hello to him!

About SCTP

At Bettr Academy, our SCTP in Beverage Services is a 3-month programme. Upon completion, trainees will receive internationally-recognised certifications and have the necessary skill set that gives them a competitive edge to smoothly secure employment within F&B.

Watch the full video and check out the SCTP on the links in our bio Bettr Academy | Space for Learning.

From Salon Owner to Cafe Supervisor | Fabien | SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme (SCTP)

What does it take to successfully transition from running a salon to managing a specialty coffee bar? Meet Fabien, Cafe Supervisor at Monday Coffee Bar.

Driven by a deep curiosity about the coffee industry, Fabien leveraged the SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme (SCTP) in 2024 to pivot his career entirely. Today, he combines his rich background in business and sales with his passion for specialty coffee.

Beyond the brew, Fabien’s favourite part of the job is the community—from the new connections made across the counter to the ongoing support from his trainers and friends at Bettr Academy.

Today, you can find Fabien running the show at Monday Coffee Bar, located at 209A Clementi Ave 6 (do take note that their Ang Mo Kio branch has closed). Come by, grab a brew, and say hello to him!

About SCTP

At Bettr Academy, our SCTP in Beverage Services is a 3-month programme. Upon completion, trainees will receive internationally-recognised certifications and have the necessary skill set that gives them a competitive edge to smoothly secure employment within F&B.

Watch the full video and check out the SCTP on the links in our bio Bettr Academy | Space for Learning.

From Salon Owner to Cafe Supervisor | Fabien | SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme (SCTP)

What does it take to successfully transition from running a salon to managing a specialty coffee bar?

Meet Fabien, Cafe Supervisor at Monday Coffee Bar.

Driven by a deep curiosity about the coffee industry, Fabien leveraged the SCTP in 2024 to pivot his career entirely. Today, he combines his rich background in business and sales with his passion for specialty coffee.

Beyond the brew, Fabien’s favourite part of the job is the community—from the new connections made across the counter to the ongoing support from his trainers and friends at Bettr Academy.

Today, you can find Fabien running the show at Monday Coffee Bar, located at 209A Clementi Ave 6 (do take note that their Ang Mo Kio branch has closed). Come by, grab a brew, and say hello to him!

Watch the full video on our link in bio .academy

If you are interested in switching into a F&B career, check out our programme.

About SCTP

At Bettr Academy, our SCTP in Beverage Services is a 3-month programme. Upon completion, trainees will receive internationally-recognised certifications and have the necessary skill set that gives them a competitive edge to smoothly secure employment within F&B.

Meet Paul. 👋 He’s a bartender and barista at Bettr Coffee, a past student at our academy, and a proud mid-career switcher!

Paul decided to leave his corporate job behind in search of a more fulfilling, hands-on life. We recently caught up with him to get a glimpse of his day-to-day role at the cafe.

Paul kickstarted this new chapter by joining our SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme (SCTP) with a specialisation in Mixology 🍹

In just 3 months, our SCTP in Beverage Services will equip you with:

*3 Dynamic Pathways: Choose your passion— Specialty Coffee, Specialty Tea, or Mixology.
*Hands-on Learning: Low student-to-machine ratio for maximum practice.
*Global Certification: Graduate with credentials that give you a competitive edge.
*Support in Job Placement: We assist you in securing employment smoothly!

💰 Up to 95% SUBSIDIES available for eligible SG Citizens, PRs, and LTVP+ holders aged 21 and above.

Ready to write your own success story? Don't stay stuck in a routine you've outgrown

🔗 Click the link in our bio to apply today

Corporate to Cafe: No Regrets?

This is Paul Martin, bartender and barista at .coffee and a past student at .academy.

Paul decided to make a career switch from a corporate role in search of a more fulfilling life. He joined the SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme (SCTP) at our academy with a specialisation in mixology.

Today, he finds most joy at the front of the bar where he gets to interact with customers.

If you are interested in switching into a F&B career or the SCTP, check out our programme on the link in our bio.

Ever wondered how tea masters spot the difference between a $10 bag and a $500 brick of tea? 🍵

It all comes down to Professional Tea Cupping. Think of it as wine tasting, but for the world of tea. Here is exactly what it is, why it matters, and the satisfyingly precise setup behind it.

What is professional tea cupping?
Professional tea cupping is a standardized, highly regulated method of evaluating and grading tea. Just like coffee cupping or wine tasting, it strips away the variables of casual brewing to judge the tea's true, raw quality. It relies heavily on olfactory (smell) and gustatory (taste) senses, as well as visual inspection.

Full episode now on YouTube. Link in .academy bio.

STEEP IT BETTR | EPISODE 2 PART 2 | OSCAR | EASTERN METHOD | GONGFU BREWING

How do you brew the perfect cup of tea? There’s more than one way to do it.

From simple everyday brewing to more intentional methods, each approach brings out something different in your tea.

Join Oscar. Authorised SCA Trainer and Master of Tea at .academy — as we explore 4 ways to brew tea:

Western | Gongfu | Cold Brew | Cupping

Different methods, different experiences. The best one is the one you enjoy.

Full episode now on YouTube. Link in .academy bio.

 

STEEP IT BETTR | EPISODE 2 PART 1 | OSCAR | WESTERN METHOD

How do you brew the perfect cup of tea? There’s more than one way to do it.

From simple everyday brewing to more intentional methods, each approach brings out something different in your tea.

Join Oscar. Authorised SCA Trainer and Master of Tea at .academy — as we explore 4 ways to brew tea:

Western | Gongfu | Cold Brew | Cupping

Different methods, different experiences. The best one is the one you enjoy.

Full episode now on YouTube. Link in bio.

STEEP IT BETTR | EPISODE 1 | OSCAR | MEET CAMELLIA SINENSIS

Story behind the uniqueness of tea:
All true tea comes from one plant, Camellia sinensis.

What makes each tea unique isn’t the origin, but how the leaves are processed after harvest.

Drying, oxidation, and roasting shape each tea’s character from light and floral to rich and full-bodied.

Only one plant. Endless expressions of tea.

Full episode link in .academy bio.

Interested to learn more about TEAS? Check out ESTA courses!

Somewhere along the way, tea got labelled as complicated: too many steps, too much time, too much effort.

But maybe it’s not the tea. Maybe it’s us. Always rushing, always moving, never really tasting what’s in front of us.

Introducing Steep It Bettr with Oscar, Authorised SCA Trainer and Master of Tea at Bettr Academy.

In this series, we break down the fundamentals of tea through quiet, intentional moments. No noise, no rush.

Just the ritual, the craft, and the details that matter.

Coming soon.

Working at a cafe comes with its joys and challenges. This is Paul, bartender and barista at Bettr Coffee and a past student at our academy.

Through our conversations, we got a glimpse of his day-to-day role at the cafe. We realised that a job in F&B is truly hard work — from standing all day to facing difficult customers and working with much younger teammates. When we asked Paul if it was worth it, his answer was still a yes.

Paul joined the SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme (SCTP) with a specialisation in mixology. Since then he has been a key member in supporting daily operations at the cafe and at events. Paul decided to make a career switch from a corporate role in search of a more fulfilling life. Today, he finds most joy at the front of the bar where he gets to interact with customers.

If you are interested in switching into a F&B career or the SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme (SCTP), you can head over to .academy or our bio!

What does it take to have a career switch into F&B? This is Paul, bartender at Bettr Coffee and a past student at our academy.

Paul joined the SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme (SCTP) with a specialisation in mixology. Since then he has been a key member in supporting daily operations at the cafe and at events. You might even catch him at our academy guiding other students!

Today we are telling his story—how he went from having a career in the corporate world to living a more fulfilled life as a bartender.

If you are interested in switching into a F&B career or the SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme (SCTP), you can head over to .academy or our bio!

Calling all coffee professionals: The Q Grader Program is now open for 2 April! This is your last chance to enrol at the academy for 2026.

Today we have Sanny, our SCA Q-Instructor to answer some of the most commonly asked questions.

️What is the Q Grader?
The program is the global benchmark for coffee quality evaluation, designed for experienced coffee professionals seeking to deepen their sensory expertise and earn the internationally recognised Q Grader license.

️What happens in a Q Grader course?
Through six intensive days, learners will be assessed in cupping, sensory analysis, and green coffee evaluation using the latest Coffee Value Assessment (CVA) tools. There will be 9 exams, 8 practicals, and 1 written assessment where participants will receive their 3 year license after passing all tests.

️Who should sign up?
Coffee professionals involved in coffee trading, sustainability, roasting, and quality control. The Q Grader license is also for individuals seeking credentials for having the comprehensive skills to evaluate coffee at the highest level within the industry.

Interested to become a Q Grader - more info on the link in .academy bio.

Precision. Patience. Presence.

Tea isn’t just brewed, it’s understood.

The ESTA Tea Foundations Bundle takes you deep into origin, botanicals, and flavour, then sharpens your technique into something intentional, repeatable, and yours.

This is where curiosity turns into craft.�Where ritual becomes skill.�Where tea moves from habit to mastery.

April intakes are now open. Apply now.

It takes a lot for a company to make a positive impact on the world. Countless actions. Constant effort. Real changes. And rigorous measurement. We know, because at Bettr, we’ve been doing this work every day for the past 15 years.

And while the work is complex, our commitment to continuous improvement is straightforward. One simple symbol says it all: the B.

As a Certified B Corp™, we’re excited to join forces with the 10,000 companies around the world who are united by the B to share our story during .