Barista: Foundation

Your first turn behind the machine

Espresso fundamentals, dialing in, pulling shots, and steaming milk, built into a routine you can repeat with confidence behind any bar.

What You'll Learn

• Grind and dose. How to set up for a consistent shot before you even pull it.
• Extraction and dialing in. Reading the shot and adjusting with intention.
• Milk texturing basics. Getting to smooth, workable microfoam.
• Bar workflow. Moving through orders cleanly and efficiently.

Course Format

Duration: 1 day, 8 hours
Prerequisite: General Coffee Knowledge
Certificate: Certificate of completion, counts toward your Foundation Certificate

The Foundation Certificate is Good Cup Academy's entry-level credential. Complete all five Beginner-tier courses, General Coffee Knowledge, Barista, Brewing, Roasting, and Sensory, and it's yours.

Who Should Attend

Anyone who has completed General Coffee Knowledge and wants to start building hands-on skill behind the espresso bar.

What to Bring

Required:
Open mind and curiosity, and comfortable clothing you don't mind getting coffee-stained

Provided by Good Cup Academy:
Espresso machines, grinders, milk, and training materials