Barista Skills Training Course
Course Overview
The Barista Course at Kenya Coffee School and Barista Mtaani is designed to equip learners with professional coffee-making skills, from espresso extraction to latte art. It’s ideal for beginners, café staff, or anyone passionate about coffee culture. The course combines theory, hands-on practice, and insights into specialty coffee.
Key Modules
- Introduction to Coffee
- Coffee origins and varieties
- Understanding Arabica vs Robusta
- Specialty coffee vs commercial coffee
- Coffee Brewing Techniques
- Espresso extraction
- Milk steaming and frothing
- Pour-over, French press, Aeropress
- Espresso-Based Drinks
- Cappuccino, latte, macchiato, flat white
- Latte art fundamentals
- Consistency in taste and presentation
- Equipment Knowledge
- Coffee grinders, espresso machines
- Maintenance and cleaning
- Understanding water quality and its impact
- Customer Service & Café Operations
- Handling orders and serving professionally
- Health & safety in a café environment
- Coffee menu creation
- Specialty Coffee & Trends
- Tasting and cupping sessions
- Coffee sustainability and ethical sourcing
- Local and global coffee culture trends
Course Duration
- Full Course: 4–6 weeks (intensive)
- Short Courses/Workshops: 1–2 weeks
- Flexible intakes available throughout the year: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Who Should Enroll
- Aspiring baristas
- Café entrepreneurs
- Coffee enthusiasts
- Youth seeking skills for the hospitality industry
Benefits
- Hands-on training with professional barista equipment
- Knowledge of specialty coffee and local consumption trends
- Career opportunities in cafés, hotels, and coffee shops
- Certification recognized by Kenya Coffee School alumni network in over 90 countries