Barista Training
Overview UK consumers drink about 98 million cups of coffee daily, showing why barista skills stay relevant. The Barista Training …
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Overview
UK consumers drink about 98 million cups of coffee daily, showing why barista skills stay relevant. The Barista Training Course helps learners build coffee brewing, espresso and café service knowledge, covering coffee history, growing, harvesting, varieties, processing, grading, espresso machines, grinders, portafilter use, dosing, tamping, extraction, water quality, milk frothing, latte art, espresso variations, hygiene, workflow and machine maintenance.
If coffee service feels technical, fast and customer-focused, this online barista course gives clear steps, confidence and career value. It suits beginners, aspiring baristas, café staff, hospitality learners, coffee lovers and career changers building CV value for Barista, Café Assistant, Coffee Shop Assistant, Customer Service Assistant, Kitchen Assistant or Café Manager roles. Enrol today and study online at your pace with QLS and CPD certificate options.
Key Benefits Included
► Accredited by CPD
► Endorsed by QLS (Quality Licence Scheme)
► Instant Access
► 24/7 Learning Assistance
► Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
► Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
► Developed by qualified professionals in the field
Learning Outcomes
This course builds coffee, espresso, grinder, milk frothing, latte art and café workflow knowledge for learners entering barista roles online.
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
► Identify coffee grading, processing and sorting methods clearly online.
► Describe espresso machine types and operating principles confidently today.
► Use grinder, portafilter, dosing and tamping knowledge correctly today.
► Explain extraction, water quality and espresso timing basics clearly.
► Recognise milk frothing, heat targets and latte art methods.
► Describe bar layout, hygiene and machine maintenance needs clearly.
Who is This Course For?
► Individuals aiming for senior administrative roles
► Personal assistants seeking career advancement
► Office managers wanting to improve leadership skills
► Professionals returning to administrative work
► Business owners handling admin tasks independently
Certification
CPD Certification
After successfully completing the assessment of this course, you can apply for the CPD accredited certificates.
PDF certificate: £9.99
Hardcopy certificate: £15.99
Endorsed Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme
Upon successful completion of the course, you can order an original hardcopy certificate of achievement endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme. The certificate will be home-delivered, with a pricing scheme of —
► 145 GBP within UK
► 155 GBP for International Delivery — Postal Fees Included
Please Note: Thames College is a One Education approved resale partner for Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed courses
Career Opportunities
► Senior Administrative Assistant – £25,000 to £32,000 per year
► Personal Assistant (PA) – £28,000 to £38,000 per year
► Executive Assistant – £35,000 to £50,000 per year
► Office Manager – £30,000 to £45,000 per year
► Operations Coordinator – £32,000 to £42,000 per year
Course Curriculum
The course covers a wide range of essential topics, including:
► Coffee Tree and Brief History of Coffee
► Coffee Varieties
► Coffee Growing and Harvest
► Coffee Processing Methods
► Coffee Grading
► First, Second and Third Wave of Coffee
► Coffee Defects and Sorting
► Introduction to Espresso Machines
► Manual, Semi-Auto and Full Auto Espresso Machines
► Working Principles of Volumetric Machines
► Espresso Machine Boiler Types
► Espresso Grinder
► Grinder Burrs
► How to Adjust the Grinder
► Dosing
► Distribution
► Tamping and Tampers
► Inserting the Portafilter
► Starting the Pump
► Flushing the Group and Cleaning the Portafilter
► Naked Portafilter and Its Use
► The Importance of Water
► Understanding Time Concept and Practices
► Under and Over Extraction
► Channelling
► Steam Boiler and Steam Wand
► Milk Selection
► Milk Frothing and Heat Targets
► Milk Splitting
► Difference Between Cappuccino and Latte Foam
► Latte Art Basics
► Latte Art Development
► Pouring Manoeuvres
► Heart Positioning and Cutting
► Pouring Workouts
► Espresso Variations
► Espresso with Water
► Espresso with Milk
► Espresso with Ice
► Coffee Bar Layout
► Workflow
► Clothing and Apparel
► Hygiene
► Real-Life Scenarios and Simulation
► Espresso Machine Cleaning and Maintenance
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Course Curriculum
| Section 01: Introduction to Coffee | |||
| Coffee Tree and Brief History of Coffee | 00:15:00 | ||
| Coffee Varieties | 00:20:00 | ||
| Coffee Growing and Harvest | 00:06:00 | ||
| Coffee Processing Methods | 00:08:00 | ||
| Coffee Grading | 00:09:00 | ||
| First, Second and Third Wave of Coffee | 00:11:00 | ||
| Coffee Defects and Sorting | 00:06:00 | ||
| Section 02: Espresso Machine | |||
| Introduction to Espresso Machine | 00:21:00 | ||
| Manual, Semi-Auto and Full Auto (Volumetric) Espresso Machines | 00:05:00 | ||
| Working Principles of Volumetric Machines | 00:02:00 | ||
| Espresso Machines Boiler Types | 00:05:00 | ||
| Section 03: Espresso Grinder | |||
| Espresso Grinder | 00:10:00 | ||
| Grinder Burrs | 00:03:00 | ||
| How to Adjust the Grinder? | 00:03:00 | ||
| Section 04: Introduction to Espresso & Espresso Mechanics | |||
| Dosing | 00:02:00 | ||
| Distribution | 00:02:00 | ||
| Tamping and Tampers | 00:13:00 | ||
| Inserting the Portafilter | 00:03:00 | ||
| Starting the Pump | 00:01:00 | ||
| Flushing the Group and Cleaning the Portafilter | 00:02:00 | ||
| What is Naked Portafilter? Why is it used? | 00:02:00 | ||
| The Importance of Water | 00:04:00 | ||
| Section 05: Let's Wrap Up | |||
| Understanding Time Concept and Practices | 00:15:00 | ||
| Under and Over Extraction | 00:10:00 | ||
| Chanelling | 00:11:00 | ||
| Section 06: Milk Frothing | |||
| Steam Boiler and Steam Wand | 00:04:00 | ||
| Milk Selection | 00:06:00 | ||
| Milk Frothing and Heat Targets | 00:17:00 | ||
| Milk Splitting | 00:04:00 | ||
| The Difference Between Cappuccino and Latte Foam | 00:05:00 | ||
| Section 07: Latte Art | |||
| First Half | 00:05:00 | ||
| Second Half | 00:07:00 | ||
| Maneuvers | 00:04:00 | ||
| Heart – Positioning and Cutting | 00:01:00 | ||
| Pouring Workouts | 00:07:00 | ||
| Section 08: Menu | |||
| Espresso Variations | 00:04:00 | ||
| Espresso with Water | 00:03:00 | ||
| Espresso with Milk | 00:15:00 | ||
| Espresso with Ice | 00:03:00 | ||
| Section 09: Behind The Bar | |||
| Coffee Bar Layout | 00:07:00 | ||
| Work Flow | 00:06:00 | ||
| Clothing & Apparel | 00:04:00 | ||
| Hygiene | 00:03:00 | ||
| Real Life Scenarios and Simulation | 00:07:00 | ||
| Espresso Machine Cleaning and Maintenance | 00:11:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Assignment – Barista Training | 2 weeks, 3 days | ||
| Order Your Certificate | |||
| Order Your Certificate QLS | 00:00:00 | ||
Certificate of Achievement
Upon completion, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate recognised globally. Choose from:
Pdf Certificate & Transcript £7.99
Hardcopy Certificate & Transcript £17.99
This certification validates your knowledge and skills, boosting your employability in healthcare.
The Barista Training Course is an online coffee course covering coffee origins, espresso machines, grinders, dosing, tamping, extraction, milk frothing, latte art, café workflow, hygiene and equipment care for beginners and aspiring café workers.
Yes, this barista course is suitable for beginners who want to learn coffee skills from home. It starts with coffee knowledge and equipment basics before moving into espresso preparation, milk frothing, latte art and café routines.
You will learn coffee history, coffee varieties, harvesting, processing, grading, espresso machine use, grinder adjustment, dosing, tamping, extraction, water quality, milk frothing, latte art, espresso drinks, hygiene, workflow and machine maintenance.
Yes, the course includes latte art basics. Learners can explore milk frothing, foam texture, pouring movement, heart positioning and practice methods that support better coffee presentation for café-style drinks.
This course can support learning routes linked to Barista, Café Assistant, Coffee Shop Assistant, Customer Service Assistant, Kitchen Assistant, Hospitality Assistant, Café Supervisor and Café Manager roles in coffee and hospitality settings.
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