— Be a barista
the craft. Master the coffee.
LEARN
From your first espresso to advanced brewing, sensory analysis and cafe management — build practical coffee skills through structured, hands-on training
— THE ACADEMY
Build skills that belong behind the bar.
Coffee is a craft built through knowledge, repetition and attention to detail.
Our programmes combine coffee fundamentals, practical preparation, brewing techniques, sensory understanding and professional cafe skills.
Whether you are beginning your barista journey, developing a specialist skill or preparing to run a cafe, there is a course designed for your next step.
— OUR PROGRAMMES
Choose your course.
Six focused programmes covering barista fundamentals, specialist coffee techniques, advanced brewing and professional cafe operations and more.
Begainner
- 2 Weeks
Barista Foundation
Perfect for those starting their coffee journey. Learn everything from espresso basics to serving techniques
- Espresso extraction fundamentals
- Coffee bean types & origins
- Basic drink recipes
- Milk steaming & texturing basics
- Machine operation & maintenance
- Hygiene & café workflow
Advanced
- 3 Weeks
Advanced Coffee Techniques
Go beyond the basics and unlock the science behind exceptional coffee — mastering advanced brewing, sensory analysis, extraction, and professional barista techniques.
- Advanced brewing techniques
- Extraction science & control
- Sensory analysis & cupping
- Grind calibration & profiling
- Water chemistry & brewing
- Recipe & menu development
Professional
- 3 Weeks
Cafe Setup
Learn the business side of running a successful cafe, from operations and workflow to inventory, costing, team management and quality standards.
- Cafe layout & workflow
- Equipment selection
- Menu planning
- Inventory management
- Cost & pricing control
- Staff training & operations
Intermediate
- 2 Weeks
Latte Art Mastery
Master the art of milk texturing and create stunning latte art that will impress any customer.
- Perfect milk microfoam technique
- Multi-layer designs
- Speed & consistency training
- Hearts, Rosettas & Tulips
- Free-pour & etching techniques
- Competition-level patterns
Intermediate
- 3 Weeks
Filter Coffee
Explore filter brewing through grind size, water, ratios and extraction control while learning how different variables shape flavour.
- Traditional brewing techniques
- Coffee selection & grinding
- Brewing ratio & timing
- Water temperature control
- Flavour & extraction balance
- Consistency in every cup
Intermediate
- 3 Weeks
Cold Brew
Understand the principles behind cold extraction, recipe development and refreshing coffee beverages designed for modern cafe menus.
- Cold brewing fundamentals
- Coffee-to-water ratios
- Grind size & extraction
- Steeping time control
- Flavour & strength balance
- Cold brew recipe creation
