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Barista Essentials

Best for: Fast-track café job entry
1-day practical course
★★★★★730 Google reviews
€159 / person
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1 dayDuration
Max 6Class size
BeginnerSkill level
15+Age

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Curriculum

What you will learn in class

The day

The espresso routine

  • Farm-to-cup theory
  • Your espresso equipment and the grinder
  • Espresso techniques
  • Milk chemistry and milk texturing
  • Intro to latte art designs
  • Drinks menu: latte, cappuccino, macchiato
  • Café workflow and machine cleaning
Online

Online course

  • 3 hours online
  • Recaps everything from the day
  • Revisit it any time
Certification

Recognised certificate

  • Issued on completion
  • Certified course you can use globally

Included

Included with tuition

1

1 day practical

Hands-on in the classroom

2

Additional learning

3 hours online, recaps the training

3

Recognised certificate

Issued on completion

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Jobs Package€80 €50
6 online courses worth €80, only €50 when booking.
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Our trainers

Meet your trainers

730 Google reviews

  • Keith Marshall, TrainerKeith MarshallTrainer
  • Kemal Erargin, TrainerKemal ErarginTrainer
  • Vinicius Bitu, TrainerVinicius BituTrainer
  • Ana Obregon, TrainerAna ObregonTrainer
  • Keith Monaghan, TrainerKeith MonaghanTrainer
  • Heather Wallace, TrainerHeather WallaceTrainer
  • Nazlican Erdin Stoyanov, TrainerNazlican Erdin StoyanovTrainer
  • Sophie Woodgate, TrainerSophie WoodgateTrainer
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Google reviews

730 Google reviews

★★★★★

“Kemal was a wonderful trainer from beginning to end. He was very patient and provided a great level of detailed information and instruction. Would highly recommend this 1 day course for those who are interested in barista training.”

Eimear O.Google review
★★★★★

“I really enjoyed my one day course and found it to be very informative. The teacher and online support were very helpful.”

BIG PUFFERGoogle review
★★★★★

“Really enjoyed the one day barrista course with Ana. A very passionate teacher, felt like the right mix of theory and practice and would highly recommend it!”

NicoGoogle review
★★★★★

“Great day, full of learning, fun, and caffeine! Anna is a 🌟. Thank you!”

Adam K.Google review
★★★★★

“Great class with Ana, very knowledgeable and very patient. Would recommend! 😊”

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