The Professional Barista Course

The Espresso Coffee School of New Zealand is dedicated to teaching fine espresso making techniques. We can start you on a positive and rewarding career in the coffee industry.

We believe it is up to the people working in the industry to ensure the flavours, textures and aromas in espresso coffee are up to the highest standard. This way the standard of coffee will continue to improve and satisfy more customers.

You can have the personal satisfaction of being able to create that elusive "perfect cup" by completing our Professional Barista Course.

The Professional Barista Course is a 2 day course which runs from 10:30 - 3:30 on a Saturday and Sunday at Caffe Della Piazza, an established cafe in the Auckland CBD.

In this time you will learn about:

Identifying the characteristics of high quality espresso, and how to replicate these in your coffee making
The different components involved in producing the perfect espresso eg. how the grinder affects the end result
Best practice techniques eg. ensuring the coffee machine is kept at optimum conditions, whether the cafe is quiet or busy
Professional presentation of both coffee and your workspace

The two day course allows time to learn and practice making perfect espresso coffee every time. This gives you every chance of success in producing that job-winning coffee when you have your interview. It also means your customers will get the same high quality every time they buy their coffee from you.

We have a range of tutors for you to work with on the Professional Barista Course.

Their role is to help you understand and control the "4M's" which are so important in creating consistent delicious espresso.

Each of our tutors work, or have worked, in the industry for a significant period of time. They include cafe owners, career baristas, roasters and coffee machine technicians. The variety of their work experience brings a rounded understanding of the "4M's".

With all this experience, any questions you have will be answered expertly. This will help you avoid the common pitfalls on your journey to achieving consistency with the perfect espresso.

There is a maximum of 6 students in each course. This gives you ample personal time with the two tutors present to assist and answer your questions. The small class size means we have the ability to tailor the course to your individual learning requirements and can achieve the most over the two days.

We understand not everyone learns in the same way. To cater to different learning styles, the course includes practical and theory work, both presented in a variety of ways. Catering to your individual learning style allows you to get the most out of your investment in this course.

We test both your theory knowledge and practical application throughout the 2 days. When you pass the tests, you will receive a Certificate in Barista Studies to confirm your knowledge and skills gained.

More importantly, passing the tests will help you to feel confident you have what's required for your ideal barista position.

The Quality Factor and our attention to detail is what sets us apart from the rest.

It is easy to learn how to make average espresso coffee in a couple of hours. This may well get you a job in an average cafe. Taking this easy road means you miss the opportunity to nurture your passion for excellent coffee and become a true barista.

We have set very high standards that we expect and help all students to achieve.

You will become as passionate as we are to educate people on what to expect from their barista. You will be able to reach your potential with this passion.

Come and join us on our next Professional Barista Course and learn how to master the art of making beautiful espresso coffee.

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Enrolling is easy on our online enrolment page. Alternatively, you can enrol over the phone by calling me on 027 576 2538.

There are only 6 places in each course so secure your place early and get started on the road to achieving perfect espresso.

You can learn to master barista techniques to these high standards for an investment of $450.00, or only $420.00 each if you book with another person.

Our independent school is able to offer you the highest standards, meaning exceptional coffee will become your standard!

Your investment in the Professional Barista Course with The Espresso Coffee School also includes:

Meals and beverages
The option to come back after the course and practice in a live environment during the week! This is a great benefit for you to take advantage of before going to a job interview or to keep your barista skills fresh.

The course is held at Caffe Della Piazza in Wyndham Street, Auckland. Our tutors will help you learn the barista techniques used on the job.

The classes are small and relaxed so you will have ample attention to help consistently produce the best espresso possible.

Baristas who can deliver quality consistently, quickly stand out from the average cafe and espresso maker!

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"I would like to thank you for such an interesting course over the weekend ?I came with the idea of how to learn the basics of becoming a Barista but went away with an excitement and an interest that far outweighed my expectations, it was all done in a relaxed atmosphere with teachers who clearly have a love and passion for their art that certainly shines through.? Ruth Ann Caddick

"The course held at the Caffe Della Piazza was amazing, I have learnt so much and made great friends. This has provided me with an invaluable amount of knowledge in this area. This course has opened doors that would have been otherwise impossible and has let me start work at a cafe. I hope to make coffee for a living and eventually start a cafe of my own, this course is highly recommended from beginners to advanced makers of coffee.? Nic Powell

We look forward to helping you to learn the skills and develop an appreciation for excellent espresso coffee.

Take advantage of our offer to be trained by top professionals, and enhance your skills in a real cafe environment.

We are completely confident that the Professional Barista Course will enable you to reach your goals in the espresso coffee industry, and look forward to adding your comments to our growing list of testimonials.