Professional Barista Level 1

Professional Barista Training Course (1 Day)

A one-day intensive training course designed to build real confidence at the espresso machine.

This experience includes a practical assessment and short knowledge test, and is accredited by the BSA, providing a nationally recognised qualification.

Whether you’re brand new to coffee or looking to strengthen your existing skills, this course offers a hands-on introduction to the role, responsibilities, and standards expected of a professional barista.

Throughout the day, you’ll explore the journey of coffee from origin to cup, learning how different processes influence flavour, quality, and consistency.

You’ll develop the core techniques needed to extract excellent espresso, with a strong focus on workflow, precision, and repeatable results. Milk steaming and foaming is also a key part of the training, helping you create smooth microfoam and serve drinks to a professional standard.

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to confidently prepare the most popular drinks on the barista's menu applying the skills developed throughout the day.

• The coffee journey and what affects flavour and quality
• Espresso extraction with a focus on technique and consistency
• Correct milk steaming, foaming, and texture
• How to prepare five speciality coffee drinks to a professional standard

This qualification is ideal for:

• People new or relatively new to working as a barista
• Hospitality staff looking to improve coffee skills
• Anyone wanting a strong foundation for further coffee training