Barista Skills Beginners Class

Training Melbourne's next Barista generation, one cup at a time.



4 hours

Class size 1 to 6 (public classes), 1 to 8
  $125 (Afterpay available)

Barista Course in Melbourne
Whether you dream of working behind a busy café bar or simply want to brew café-quality coffee at home, this 4-hour Barista Course gives you practical skills, confidence, and real café experience in a supportive, hands-on environment.
Learn espresso extraction, milk texturing, workflow, dosing, tamping, and foundational latte art while training on commercial equipment used in Melbourne cafés.
What to Expect
  • Small groups with up to 6 students for personalised coaching.
  • Unlimited milk and coffee beans throughout the session.
  • Full cream, oat, soy and almond milk available.
  • Step-by-step guidance covering espresso theory, milk texturing, dosing, tamping and workflow.
  • Vegan and dairy-free options available at no extra cost (provided for non-dairy drinkers, not used for training practice).
Course Structure
30 minutes theory → 30 minutes demonstration → approximately 3 hours hands-on practice → final clean-up and questions.
Most of your training time is spent behind the machine developing real confidence with continuous feedback and individual guidance.
Who Can Attend
This course is suitable for beginners, future baristas, hospitality workers, coffee lovers, and anyone wanting to improve their skills.
No previous experience is required.
Participants must be 18 years or older. Minors may attend when accompanied by a parent or guardian.
More Than a Coffee School — We’re Roasters Too
At I Am Barista Coffee School, we’re proud to be the only coffee school in Melbourne that also roasts its own beans.
Students train using freshly roasted specialty coffee crafted by our team, creating a true bean-to-cup experience inspired by Melbourne’s specialty coffee scene.
Meet Your Trainer
Every coffee journey starts somewhere — for Carlos, coffee began as a passion and became a lifelong project.
With more than 12 years of specialty coffee experience, Carlos has worked across cafés, roasteries, hospitality training, and education before founding I Am Barista Coffee School.
His goal is simple: help students build confidence, develop practical café skills, and enjoy the learning process through patient coaching and personalised feedback.
Our Journey
Since opening in October 2024, we’ve welcomed hundreds of students from around the world and many have already moved into Melbourne’s coffee industry.
We’re still a young school — but our mission remains the same: deliver premium, hands-on coffee education in small groups.
Private & Custom Lessons
Need private coaching or staff training?
We offer private sessions, team training and customised workshops for individuals, cafés and businesses.
Contact us for a tailored experience and quote.
Take Our Coffee Home (Optional Add-On)
Want to continue practising after class?
Take home 250g of our freshly roasted specialty coffee together with an airtight storage can to help preserve freshness.
Optional add-on: $26
Bonus: Meet Nala
Training days sometimes include a special welcome from Nala, our friendly school mascot, who enjoys greeting students and bringing extra smiles to class.

Upcoming dates for Barista Skills Beginners Class

Times are Melbourne time. Dates and prices as of 13 Oct 2026, 11:36pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

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What you'll get
  • A strong understanding of espresso extraction
  • Mastery of steaming techniques
  • In-depth knowledge of various coffee styles, along with increased confidence in pouring techniques
  • Printed supporting materials and a certificate of completion
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly baristas looking to upskill are always welcome.
What to bring
  • Pen and paper for note-taking.
  • Please wear dark clothes to avoid coffee stains.
Add-on available for this class
  • Freshly roasted beans (250g) + airtight can ($26)
You can add this when you book (optional).
Vibes
Creativity: This is a mostly creative experience – you'll shape your own design, within some guidelines.
Sociability: This is a social experience – expect plenty of opportunity to chat, mingle, and enjoy the company of others.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hens party.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.


FAQ

Will I receive a certificate?
Yes, you’ll receive a digital certificate of completion, which is QR-verifiable, along with a digital copy of our Coffee Styles guide :)
Is Latte Art included in this class?
No, our Barista Skills class is highly focused on consistency and quality. During the class, students learn how to prepare espresso correctly, steam milk, understand the differences between common café drinks, and practise making a range of coffees with a strong focus on workflow, consistency and quality :) Latte Art is a separate class and can be booked individually. It focuses specifically on milk texturing, pouring technique and different patterns.
Location

Melbourne, VIC

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  • 5/5 from Leslie Tate, attended Sep 2026: This class was given to me as a gift, and it was very easy to redeem and book online. The class was great! Carlos was a good communicator, focussed on quality and technique. The class was a good mix of explanation, demonstrating, and hands on practice. There was a lot of time to practice new skills. It was fun! Overall, highly recommended.
  • 5/5 from Divya Kasiraju, attended Jul 2026: Amazing Barista Skills class! A big thank you to Carlos for being such a knowledgeable, patient, and encouraging trainer. The hands-on practice was excellent, and I left feeling much more confident making coffee. Highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to learn barista skills!
  • 5/5 from Minee Civins Bernshaw, attended Jul 2026: My teacher was really good and patient. I did a begginer barista course with Carlos. I really enjoyed making the coffee the most, I learnt a lot! Thank you so much!!
  • 5/5 from Tom Duggan, attended Jul 2026: This class was superb! You got to learn, ask questions and practice in a friendly and welcoming environment. Wish I had done this sooner!
  • 5/5 from Anthony Douglas, attended Jul 2026: I really enjoyed the barista course! As a home coffee enthusiast this is the first time I have learnt outside of YouTube videos - and this was so much better than those. Carlos is a brilliant teacher, breaking everything down into easy to remember steps. The class is small (6 people) so there is plenty of time and space to practice. Thanks so much - I look forward to better home coffees!
  • 5/5 from Wing Yan Ng, attended Jul 2026: This was an excellent beginners barista class! The teacher was very dedicated, friendly, and explained every step clearly, making it easy to follow even with no experience. We had lots of hands-on practice, and I felt much more confident by the end of the class. It was fun, informative, and definitely worth it. I highly recommend this class to anyone interested in learning barista skills!
  • 2/5 from Wai Yi Tse, attended Jul 2026: Cos I have zero concept on making coffee and the teacher thinks my English language not good and there is communication issue between us. He asked my friend to explain in our language (not English language) to me. Actually my English is very good, is it a discrimination?
  • 5/5 from Gabriel San Bartolome Rey, attended Jun 2026: Carlos is a great teacher, he gives confidence to improve your skills and feedback about you can do better.
  • 5/5 from Jenny Collings, attended Jun 2026: Very practical session and fun day of learning how to make to different coffees Highly recommend
  • 5/5 from Luciana Dotto, attended Jun 2026: I took this course because I wanted to learn how to make coffee, and I was surprised by how much I learned in such a short time. I can already steam milk, although I’d still love more practice. Carlos was clear, patient, and encouraging. He created a comfortable environment where everyone felt confident to learn and ask questions. The highlights for me were the time for practice, the bright and welcoming training space, the learning materials, and all the practical tips and advice Carlos shared. I highly recommend this course to anyone starting their coffee journey.
  • 5/5 from Kerrie Lee, attended Jun 2026: Fantastic class, Carlos was so good in explaining everything. I highly recommend this class to anyone starting out.
  • 5/5 from Kahlia Price, attended Jun 2026: Wonderful class. Carlos was exceptionally knowledgeable and provided many opportunities and feedback for developing each skill.
  • 5/5 from Affa Khan, attended Jun 2026: Carlos was an amazing teacher and was very clear with his all explanation & execution. Absolutely enjoyed the class with all the learnings. Thankyou Carlos. I highly recommend to someone who have no knowledge of coffee or barista skills. I feel so much confident now.
  • 5/5 from Sanabel Abu Jwade, attended Jun 2026: I recently completed a Barista training course with Carlos and absolutely loved the experience. Carlos was incredibly patient, passionate, and made the whole course so enjoyable. The training was very well structured — we went from knowing absolutely nothing about coffee making to feeling confident creating really great coffee ourselves. It was absolutely worth the investment, and even more special as it was an Eid gift. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to learn the art of coffee making in a fun and supportive environment!
  • 3/5 from Harnav Bir Singh, attended Jun 2026: The course gets you job ready. But I really wish dialing in espresso was taught too, which is the most crucial part.
  • 5/5 from Matthew Schliefert, attended May 2026: Both my father and I got new coffee machines for Christmas and I thought it would be a fun idea to take a class so we can use them better. Carlos was a great teacher! So informative and polite. He made the class fun and we all learned a lot. Nala was also a bonus that we all loved!
  • 5/5 from Daniel Hsu, attended May 2026: "Highly recommend this immersive barista course! Practical training, clear logic, and incredibly supportive staff. Five stars!"
  • 5/5 from Kaya Kim, attended May 2026: The barista bigginer class was so great and so fun! I really wanted to make many kinds of coffee and I could make all kinds coffee! I also want to take latte art class next time
  • 5/5 from Leah Crisp, attended May 2026: The most amazing teacher, so kind and really good at explaining. Learnt a whole bunch of new things!! Thank you so much!
  • 5/5 from Koharu Umeda, attended May 2026: とても良かったです! 先生がまずとても優しくて分かりやすくて丁寧で、マックス4人の少人数なのでアドバイスもしっかりともらえました。 メルボルンのコーヒーの種類の多さに困惑していましたが、ひとつひとつ構造から丁寧に教えてくれるのでその場でしっかり理解できました。その上詳細が載っているプリントもくれるので、お家でも振り返りできるのがいいなと思いました。 そしてプラクティスの時間が何よりたくさんあって、ミルクスチームだけでなく、エスプレッソを落とすところ、グラインダーの使い方、マシンの掃除方法なども細かく実践できるので、トライアルが怖くなくなりました! 私は中学英語しか喋れませんが、拙い英語でも真剣に聞いてくれて分からないことも質問すれば真摯に答えてくださりました。 価格も他のセミナーに比べて比較的安く、サーティフィケイトも付いてくるので、迷っている日本人の方は参加をお勧めします! そして何より看板犬のナラちゃんがたまらなく可愛くて、心癒されました。 すごくいい時間でした、ありがとうございました! Thank you for giving me the opportunity to learn coffees skills. I really enjoyed the experience and got the skills.
  • 5/5 from Maria Isabell Gonzalez Avellaneda, attended Apr 2026: I’d been really looking forward to taking the barista course, and I finally did it. I couldn’t be more grateful to Carlos. He explained everything clearly and with so much patience. And of course, special mention to Nala, the furry assistant, who definitely boosted morale and kept things fun, probably the best “supervisor” in the room 100% recommended. I’m already excited to come back next week to learn art latte!
  • 5/5 from Roisin Cummins, attended Apr 2026: Very good beginner barista course, learned 15 coffees in 4 hours and in a small group which allowed for better learning!
  • 5/5 from Tania Granados, attended Apr 2026: I enjoyed so much the class, was my first time ever making coffee and I’m surprised how good I did it thanks to Carlos guidance. Class is only 4 students and it’s perfect.
  • 5/5 from Maëlisse Tomietto, attended Apr 2026: Thank you very much to Carlos! He teaches us very clearly how to make a good coffee and how to work with the milk, the different steps for the different drinks, with words and images. We had plenty of time to improve the technique and Carlos was there if we had any questions. I hardly recommend his lessons!
  • 5/5 from Herbert Vallant, attended Apr 2026: I Liked everything. What a wonderful experience to learn the fundamentales of making great coffee.
  • 5/5 from Sevda Oz, attended Apr 2026: Carlos is excellent at what he does. I learned some really valuable skills, and his patience made the whole experience even better. He has a great depth of knowledge and explains things in a way that’s easy to understand. His coffee is amazing too — he roasts it himself, which really shows in the quality. You can tell he truly knows what he’s doing. I’m very happy with my experience and will definitely be coming back for more lessons in the future.
  • 5/5 from Miranti Ratnasari, attended Mar 2026: At first, I knew nothing about coffee, but after joining this class, I now understand the basics, including the differences between various types of coffee drinks ️ Carlos teaches very clearly, step by step, with great patience, and truly guides each student throughout the process. With the small group setting, the learning experience feels more focused and effective. The best part is the unlimited ingredients provided, so we can practice as much as we want without worrying Highly recommended for anyone who wants to start learning coffee from scratch!
  • 5/5 from Taya Chuck, attended Mar 2026: Had a great time at the Course! The information was straight to the point, focusing on everything you really need to know. Learned the essential coffee skills, all super practical and immediately useful. Definitely worth it if you want a hands on experience.
  • 5/5 from Andrea McLeod, attended Mar 2026: I learned a lot. It was great having time to practise. An excellent basic course.
  • 5/5 from Barry Thomas, attended Mar 2026: Very informative and knowledgeable a great teacher and a perfect way to spend the morning
  • 5/5 from Yun-Chieh Huang, attended Mar 2026: I attended the Barista skill beginner course and it was absolutely amazing!! Carlos was amazing, he will teach you step by step and always making sure you understand. And Nala is the cuties:) Highly recommended if you want to learn how to make nice coffee!!!
  • 5/5 from Jawad Sahab, attended Mar 2026: Great hands on experience with a small group. People scared of dogs might need to talk personally.
  • 5/5 from Louis La Gerche, attended Mar 2026: Carlos is lovely and very good at teaching. Very clearly experienced too
  • 5/5 from Noriki Fuke, attended Mar 2026: Thank you very much for explaining it so carefully!
  • 5/5 from Mirna El Hussein, attended Feb 2026: An amazing experience! The instructor, Carlos, is super helpful and passionate about coffee. I learned everything from coffee to practical espresso. The hands-on training really boosted my confidence. We highly recommend this school ️.
  • 5/5 from Gayathri Hari Nair, attended Feb 2026: The barista skills beginner class was so much fun. I was also able to understand and learn the basics in detail, thanks to my barista teacher. They were very friendly and patient, which helped me really enjoy my time. I loved making different types of coffee and learning a bit about the significance of Melbourne's coffee culture. Overall it was an amazing experience and I really enjoyed it!
  • 5/5 from Giorgia Quaglia, attended Feb 2026: Great experience, useful class, I will continue the course to learn coffee art And to be ready to work
  • 5/5 from Harsimrat Singh, attended Feb 2026: What an Amazing class! Carlos was an amazing teacher and the instructions was very clear. And the coffee had amazing flavor! Overall, this was a great class for wether you are looking to become a Barista or just for fun!
  • 5/5 from Sophia Golubic, attended Feb 2026: Went for my boyfriend’s birthday the guy training us was really patient and made sure to give each and everyone of the students time to learn and make coffee. I learnt a lot and was very surprised by how much we did in the time. While I’m not a fan of coffee it taught me there is a lot more to concider when trying and making coffee. I liked how in the beginning the trainer gave us a shot of expressso and asked to explain the taste and elaborated on how everything affects coffee
  • 5/5 from Sila Nur Demircioglu, attended Feb 2026: The class was very informal and great had a great time and learnt a lot
  • 5/5 from Katie Whitley, attended Feb 2026: I really enjoyed this class, Carlos was very helpful and was able to answer all the questions that were asked. Was really impressed at how practical the class was, plenty of time to make coffees and perfect the different coffee types. Couldn’t recommend this enough.
  • 4/5 from Wasinee Stokkel, attended Feb 2026: Yesterday’s Beginner Barista Course was such a great experience! With only 4 students, the class felt cozy and comfortable. Our barista trainer was patient and supportive, and my classmates were friendly and fun to learn with. I truly enjoyed every moment!
  • 5/5 from Yoongyeong Lee, attended Jan 2026: I took this course to build basic barista skills and gain more confidence working with coffee. We learned the fundamentals of espresso extraction, milk texturing, and basic coffee theory, with plenty of hands-on practice throughout the session. The host was friendly, knowledgeable, and very patient. They explained everything clearly and made the environment feel relaxed and welcoming, especially for beginners. I really enjoyed how practical the course was. Having the chance to practice on the machine and receive individual feedback was incredibly helpful. It was a great confidence boost and a fun learning experience overall.
  • 5/5 from Géraldine Acedillo, attended Jan 2026: Carlos has a very hands-on and methodical teaching style that made the barista course truly enjoyable. He shared his passion and know-how with us and gave valuable tips on how to avoid serving bad coffee. Learning from my first barista teacher motivated me even more to focus on making excellent coffee. Thank you, Carlos!
  • 5/5 from Sushma Mudunuri, attended Jan 2026: I really enjoyed my barista class and learned so much. The instructors explained everything clearly, which made the learning experience both easy and enjoyable.
  • 5/5 from Anthony Valensisi, attended Jan 2026: Amazing and engaging class, with a clearly highly knowledgeable teacher. Loved how Most of the class was practical work, which I found really benefited me in being able to improve through repetition and constant feedback!
  • 5/5 from Chloe Boujot, attended Jan 2026: An amazing teacher who takes the time to explain every part clearly and makes sure everyone understands. The fact that English is not his mother tongue actually makes the course easier to follow for foreigners. I was worried I might get lost with unfamiliar words, but that never happened. We were only three students, which gave us more opportunities to practice. Thank you very much, I’ll definitely come back!
  • 5/5 from Maija Reichert, attended Jan 2026: Massive thank you to Carlos!! I thoroughly enjoyed this experience so much- Carlos was patient, supportive and so passionate about coffee, it was really inspiring. I learnt so much I didn’t expect to and made coffees I would happily pay money for! Would highly recommend doing this course, whether for professional development or even a fun activity with someone fun! Loved it!
  • 5/5 from Alvin Ho, attended Jan 2026: I had a wonderful time learning the Basics of Coffee. Carlos was very kind and patient through out the whole process and I got plenty of hands on experience. The environment is very clean and I would definitely recommend this class to anyone interested in learning about coffee!
  • 5/5 from Meriel Kolle, attended Jan 2026: Carlos was very helpful explaining step by step to beginners and providing individualised coaching where needed. This video is an example of how he teaches step by step for anyone wanting to work as a barista.
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I am Barista Coffee School
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Realising a Dream: The Story Behind I Am Barista Coffee School
Welcome to I Am Barista Coffee School! Located in Melbourne CBD, this school fulfills one of my lifelong dreams. I’m Carlos, the founder and head trainer. My coffee journey began with eight years as a barista, crafting countless cups. This experience delighted customers and honed my craft.
Passionate about coffee, I dedicated five more years to training aspiring baristas. I shared my extensive knowledge and deepened my understanding of coffee. Consequently, I envisioned a coffee school where others could experience and appreciate coffee culture.
My vision came to life with I Am Barista Coffee School. As owner and lead trainer, I bring vast experience to the program. My expertise covers everything from perfecting espresso shots with our Barista Course to mastering latte art. I remain deeply connected to Melbourne’s dynamic coffee scene.
At I Am Barista Coffee School, we’ve distilled my years of experience into a carefully crafted program. Our curriculum reflects my passion and admiration for Melbourne’s coffee culture. In Melbourne, coffee is more than a drink; it’s a way of life.

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