Barista Skills Beginners Class

Barista Course in MelbourneWhether 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 Structure30 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 AttendThis 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 TooAt 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 TrainerEvery 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 JourneySince 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 LessonsNeed 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: $26Bonus: Meet NalaTraining days sometimes include a special welcome from Nala, our friendly school mascot, who enjoys greeting students and bringing extra smiles to class.

• 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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