Barista training bar with espresso machines and tasting cups

The Academy

Advanced Barista Course

Six sessions that cover every topic needed to become a professional barista — from the origin of the bean to a finished rosetta.

What will we learn?

How do you learn to appreciate coffee at a professional level?
How do you balance acidity and sweetness?
How do you brew clean and precise filter coffee?
How do you make perfect and consistent espresso?
How do you froth milk stably and precisely, without unnecessary foam?
And how do you make high-level latte art?

Course objectives

Practical experience, professional tools

The goal of the course is to give students practical experience and professional tools at the highest level in the world of advanced barista work. The course is designed to train participants for precise, stable and professional work in all areas of coffee preparation.

The tools you will acquire

Hands-on from session one

Sessions deepen your knowledge of coffee with a strong emphasis on practical, personal and group practice. You will work through precise adjustment of an espresso grinder, professional tastings, advanced equipment, milk frothing, latte art and troubleshooting. At the end of the course every participant receives an official training certificate from Barista Coffee — an advantage when entering the world of coffee.

The six sessions

Course syllabus

Coffee Basics

·Origin of the coffee bean and processing
·Different roasting levels and their effects
·The flavour wheel
·Cupping and professional tasting

Filter Coffee

·Exposure to filter beverages
·How the third wave connects to brewing decisions
·Practical brewing practice

Espresso Basics

·Introduction to the world of machines and grinders
·Choosing coffee types
·Emphasis on precise calibration and grinding
·Espresso extraction practice

Advanced Espresso

·Three-step espresso
·Precision and control in recipes
·Light espresso vs dark espresso
·Cleaning and maintenance of the machine

Liquids

·Types of water
·Blind tasting
·Water compounds
·Espresso-based beverages
·Introduction to milk and frothing

Latte Art

·Basic pouring technique
·Basic and advanced designs
·Latte art practice
·Course summary

Certification

Finish with an official Barista Coffee certificate

Awarded on completion of all six sessions, it documents the practical standard you reached and serves you well in your professional journey.

Contact

Join the next course

Send us your name and preferred dates and we'll hold a place on the next advanced barista course.

info@barista-coffee.org