Barista Basics
Basic practical training in barista skills.
Audience
The course is aimed at beginners and employees in the hospitality industry who want basic expertise in coffee and espresso brewing. It is suitable for baristas in the start-up phase, cafe employees, entrepreneurs who establish catering establishments, as well as others who want a better understanding of quality, equipment and professional work practices related to coffee.
Learning objectives
Participants will gain a basic theoretical understanding of coffee, espresso brewing and milk processing. They will learn how the espresso machine and grinder work, principles of dose, degree of grinding and extraction, as well as the connection between brewing method and taste. The course also provides insight into milk streaming, simple latte art, hygienic routines and customer focus in a professional serving situation.
After completing the course you will be able to
- Understand basic coffee and espresso theory and how raw material, grinder and machine affect the result
- Explain how the espresso machine and grinder are used and maintained at a basic level
- Assessing the right dose, extraction time and taste in espresso
- Describe the principles of milk streaming and simple latte art
- Apply hygienic and professional work practices in coffee work
- Understand the importance of quality and presentation in serving
This course combines theory and practical exercises in basic barista work. The participant receives practical training in the use of the espresso machine and grinder, as well as practice in espresso extraction and milk steaming. The course provides a solid foundation, but full mastery presupposes further quantity training over time. To ensure a lasting level of skill, the knowledge must be actively used in daily work, and routines must be adapted to the equipment, menus and workflow of the individual dining establishment.
After booking, you will receive a voucher that gives you access to the course. The voucher is valid for one year.
See accompanying documents and guidance for this course at this page. Please contact us if you have any other questions.
Read more about the course at PECB website, or download updated brochure for this course here.
PECB courses are conducted in PECB's own learning portal, with presentations, materials for self-study as well as video where available. After payment, you sign up for the course, and receive an email from PECB with registration link, normally within 24 hours of booking.
The price for courses (self-study and e-learning) includes one year of access. During this period, the examination, one new exam if necessary, as well as the issuance of a certificate are included.
If you choose not to attend courses and only want to take the exam, the exam and certificate must be paid separately. The payment is made directly to the PECB.
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