Professional Barista Training

Train in a real café. Learn by doing.

Hands-on barista training in a live café environment.

Learn Coffee in a Real Café

Train across two sessions on a commercial machine during live service — building real barista skills with direct guidance, real customer interaction, and structured assessment.

3.5–4 hours total
2 sessions
Max 2 participants
$350 per person.

The Experience

This training takes place inside a working café. You’ll be on the machine, making drinks, working through real service, and receiving feedback as you go.

With a maximum of 2 participants, you’ll have more time on the machine, more personalised guidance, and the space to build confidence properly.

Course Format

Session 1 — Foundations
Monday, 2pm–4pm

• Espresso basics: dose, yield, extraction
• Milk texturing fundamentals
• Drink building
• Workflow introduction

Session 2 — Application
Tuesday, 2pm–4pm

• Dialling in with guidance
• Drink repetition and consistency
• Working during live service
• Customer interaction

Total training time: approximately 3.5–4 hours over two days.

Skills You’ll Build

☕ Espresso

• Dial in and adjust extraction
• Understand flavour balance
• Build consistency on the machine

🥛 Milk

• Texture milk for different drinks
• Pour core café beverages
• Improve control and confidence

⚙️ Workflow

• Work clean and efficiently
• Manage drink flow in a live setting
• Build habits used in day-to-day café service

👥 Service

• Communicate with customers
• Work in a real café environment
• Build confidence under pressure

Machine Cleaning & Maintenance

• Daily cleaning routines
• Backflushing and group head care
• Grinder upkeep basics
• Clean-as-you-go habits

Assessment & Certification

This training includes a practical assessment during your second session to reinforce learning and track progress.

• Hands-on skills assessment (espresso, milk, workflow, service)
• Trainer feedback and guidance
• Certificate of Completion

This structured approach supports progression into further training and industry-aligned development.

Who This Is For

• People wanting to get into the coffee industry
• Beginners wanting practical, hands-on training
• Café staff needing a refresher
• Anyone wanting more confidence behind a commercial machine

Outcomes

By the end of this training, you’ll be able to:

• Operate a commercial espresso machine confidently
• Prepare consistent café drinks
• Work clean and organised
• Understand real café workflow and expectations
• Gain practical experience in a live service environment

Continue Your Training

Once you’ve completed Level 1, you’ll have the foundations to step behind the machine.

For those wanting to build speed, refine workflow, and gain confidence during busier service, we offer advanced sessions and ongoing barista training.

Ask us about Level 2 and extended training options.

Good to Know

• Small-group format: max 2 participants
• Delivered over 2 sessions
• Held in-store at Little Things Coffee Shop and Micro-Roastery
  

Build confidence behind the machine.

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