Barista Part One is a short, practical coffee-making course intended for those looking to start a career as a barista. Students learn the art of making espresso coffee, including techniques for extracting espresso, mixing coffee drinks, milk steaming for texture, and cleaning coffee machinery. The course provides foundational knowledge about coffee beans, recipes for popular drinks, and tips from experienced café professionals. Graduates receive a certificate of attendance and can progress to further barista study or begin pursuing employment as a junior barista.

Course Content

• Espresso recipes and techniques

• Coffee terminology and industry standards

• Extracting espresso

• Understanding coffee roasts, grinds, and storage

• Cleaning and operating a commercial espresso machine

• Milk steaming for coffee beverages

• Preparing common coffee drinks: Flat White, Cappuccino, Latte, Short Black, Long Black, Americano, Mochaccino, Hot Chocolate

• Introduction to types of coffee beans and origins