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 Good Cup Certificate

The Good Cup Certificate is Good Cup Academy's entry-level credential. Complete all four Foundation courses, General Coffee Knowledge, Barista, Brewing, and Roasting, 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