Barista Essentials Skills – Latte Art with practice
Course description
Step into the world of modern coffee culture. The Barista Essential Skills Course blends hands‑on technique, sensory awareness, and service excellence to prepare you for real‑world success behind the bar.
Discover the craft behind every cup as you explore coffee origins, roasting styles, flavour profiles, and the science of espresso extraction. Learn to texture milk with precision, work confidently with professional equipment, and develop the palate needed to recognise quality. This course is your gateway to understanding coffee deeply and serving it with skill, consistency, and passion.
Who is this course designed for?
This course is designed for anyone who wants to build a strong, practical foundation in coffee preparation—no previous experience required. It’s ideal for complete beginners exploring a career in hospitality, new café staff who need structured training, and aspiring baristas eager to learn professional techniques from the ground up.
It also suits coffee enthusiasts who want to understand beans, flavours, and brewing methods on a deeper level. Whether you’re stepping into the industry for the first time or looking to strengthen your confidence behind the bar.
Course Content
Module 1: Story of Coffee.
A brief journey through coffee’s origins, global spread, and cultural significance.
Module 2: Coffee Fundamentals.
Core concepts of flavour, extraction, roasting levels, and brewing principles.
Module 3: Types of bean Coffee.
Overview of Arabica, Robusta, and key varietals with their flavour profiles.
Module 4: Granulometry.
Understanding grind size and its impact on extraction and taste.
Module 5: Setting the coffee grinder.
How to calibrate and adjust the grinder for consistent, balanced espresso.
Module 6: Setting the barista station.
Organising tools, workflow, and hygiene for efficient professional service.
Module 7: Tools need it.
Essential barista equipment and their functions in daily operations.
Module 8: Parts of coffee machine.
Identification and purpose of each component in an espresso machine.
Module 9: Using the Coffee machine.
Step by step espresso preparation, machine operation, and safe handling.
Module 10: Coffee brews and preparation.
Techniques for preparing espresso, americano, macchiato, cappuccino, latte, moka, flat white, and hot chocolate.
Module 11: Milk texturing and Latte Art. (Includes 2 Designs).
How to texture milk correctly and create two foundational latte art designs.
Module 12: Equipment Operation & Care.
Daily cleaning, maintenance, and best practices to protect equipment longevity.
Certificate of completion
Recognition of successful participation and achievement in the training programme.
What You’ll learn in this course?
You’ll learn the foundation techniques needed to prepare great coffee with confidence. The course covers espresso extraction, grinder adjustment, milk texturing, and the basics of latte art. You’ll explore coffee origins, roasting styles, and flavour profiles to understand what makes each cup unique. You’ll also develop practical workflow habits, equipment care routines, and the service skills expected in a modern café.
By the end, you’ll be ready to work behind the bar with skill, consistency, and a deeper appreciation for quality coffee.
Price and schedule
Price
155.00€ VAT included
Duration
5 hrs
Schedule
Sat
Time
09:30am - 3:00pm