Barista & Coffee Craftsmanship Master Course
This comprehensive training curriculum is designed for baristas, café attendants, food and beverage servers, and hospitality personnel. It blends sensory appreciation and brewing science with practical machine operation, milk texturing mastery, high-volume workflow efficiency, and customer service excellence.
AudienceBaristas, café attendants, F&B servers and hospitality personnel
Duration8 hours intensive or two 4-hour sessions
Delivery30% theory & cupping · 70% hands-on lab
AssessmentWritten evaluation (80% pass) and practical espresso & latte art exam
Learning modules
01
Coffee origins, varieties & roastingHours 1–2
- Arabica and Robusta, terroir, altitude and key growing regions
- Washed, natural and honey processing; flavor and body
- Roast levels, degassing and espresso freshness
- Cupping: notes, acidity, mouthfeel and common defects
02
Espresso equipment & calibrationHours 3–4
- Machine, portafilter, group head, steam wand and grinder anatomy
- Espresso variables: dose, yield, time and temperature
- Dialing in; identify and correct sour or bitter extraction
- Distribution, level tamping, channeling and thermal stability
03
Milk texturing & latte artHour 5
- Dairy and plant-milk foam chemistry
- Stretching and rolling milk into smooth microfoam
- Pouring height, flow and espresso integration
- Build heart, tulip and rosetta patterns
04
Beverage menu & qualityHour 6
- Prepare espresso classics: macchiato, cortado, flat white, cappuccino, latte and more
- Cold brew, Japanese iced coffee and pour-over basics
- Balance syrups, mochas and signature drinks
- Manage multi-ticket workflow during busy service
05
Hygiene, maintenance & serviceHour 7
- Clean-as-you-go and prevent cross-contamination
- Daily and weekly machine cleaning routines
- Warm greetings and thoughtful custom-order handling
- Communicate service delays with care
06
Practical assessment & certificationFinal evaluation
- Written knowledge evaluation with an 80% pass mark
- Practical espresso calibration assessment
- Latte art skills demonstration
- Certification upon successful completion
Designed to build confident, consistent café skills through practical learning and service-ready workflows.
Hour 8 · Practical evaluation
Skills verification
Put your barista skills to the test across practical stations and a written assessment.
01
Espresso dial-in & extraction calibration
Adjust the grind and extraction to meet the challenge standard in under 5 minutes.
02
Microfoam & latte art
Texture glossy microfoam and demonstrate a heart or tulip free-pour.
03
High-volume service simulation
Manage a speed-order sequence while maintaining an organized, sanitized workstation.
04
Written assessment
25 multiple-choice questions covering extraction ratios, milk science, menu recipes, and machine safety.
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