Barista skills training course

R 4,999.00 ZAR

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Date 26-28 August 2026 16-18 September

Please note: Training is done at our roastery at Unit 2 VSP complex, 98 Theuns Street, Hennopspark, Centurion (Pretoria, Gauteng).

(See location and directions below)

Our Barista skills training course is a comprehensive foundation course for anyone in Centurion, Pretoria, or across Gauteng wishing to become a barista.

What You'll Learn

Basic theory of coffee (history, green coffee, roasting)
Equipment — how espresso machines and grinders work
Making espresso-based drinks

Course Curriculum

Day 1

History of coffee
Coffee species and varietals
Growing, harvesting and processing coffee
Roasting coffee
Theory of coffee extraction
Different brew methods (practical demo)
History of espresso machines
Espresso theory
The working of the espresso machine and different types of machines
The coffee grinder, how it works and different types
Distribution and tamping theory and technique
Grinder calibration and pulling espresso shots

Day 2

Theory assessment on Day 1 content
Grinder calibration and pulling espresso shots, continued
Practical assessment of calibration and espresso making
Milk steaming basics

Day 3

Advanced milk steaming techniques
Splitting milk for various types of milk drinks
Milk pouring technique
Basic latte art
Refining and practising milk steaming and pouring
Building all espresso-based drinks
Cleaning your espresso machine

Practical Assessments

Grinder calibration — assessed against time
Milk steaming — quality assessment
Demonstrate ability to make a cappuccino, latte and flat white
Latte art — student should be able to pour a heart and a tulip

Important Information

This course gives students the basic skills and knowledge to prepare good quality espresso-based drinks. The student's own effort and abilities will determine the level of competence acquired, and it normally takes a number of years of practice and ongoing learning to become an excellent barista — we can't achieve that in 3 days, but we do teach all the basic skills.

Courses start at 09h00 and finish at approx. 16h00. Charges include free coffee and lunch every day. A certificate of completion is issued after the course.