5 days
Full-time intensive
The Barista Course
Five days of hands-on specialty coffee training. Espresso science, sensory calibration, latte art, and the business skills to back it up.
6-8
Students per group
EBS
Pro Certificate
Hands-on
Real bar training
The Barista Course programme
Five modules across five days. Designed by Dr. Andrej Godina, one of the most respected names in coffee. He holds a PhD in the coffee industry and is an SCA-licensed trainer and master barista. You finish with the skills and certificate to work as a professional barista or elevate your own coffee practice.
Barista skills (foundation)
Day 1
Espresso extraction, grinder calibration, milk foaming and texturing, machine workflow, health and safety. You’ll pull your first shots, steam your first milk, and start building the muscle memory that separates trained baristas from self-taught ones.
Espresso extraction
Grinder calibration
Milk texturing
Machine workflow
Introduction to coffee
Day 2
Bean origins, roasting science, extraction theory, sensory evaluation. You’ll taste across origins and roast profiles, learning to identify acidity, sweetness, body and flavour notes. Includes four brewing methods: espresso, French Press, Chemex, and AeroPress.
Coffee origins
Roasting science
Sensory evaluation
Brewing methods
Brewing foundation
Day 3
Seven brewing processes, side by side. Theory, technique and equipment for each method. You’ll calibrate recipes, evaluate results through structured tasting, and finish with a dedicated latte art session.
7 brewing methods
Recipe calibration
Structured tasting
Latte art
Barista skills (intermediate)
Day 4
Advanced extraction, latte art patterns, workflow under pressure. Two days building speed, consistency and creative confidence behind the machine. Plus customer service, cost control, and the business fundamentals behind a profitable café.
Advanced extraction
Latte art patterns
Workflow speed
Business fundamentals
Cost control
EBS exam and certification
Day 5
Theory and practical assessment covering everything from the week. Pass and you graduate with the EBS certificate, recognised across the industry and backed by the world’s largest bartender school.
Theory exam
Practical assessment
EBS certificate
Grounded in the industry standard
The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) sets the global standard for coffee training.
This course gives you an introduction to the main modules of the SCA curriculum, covering the foundations of Introduction to Coffee, Barista Skills, and Brewing.
Behind the bar
Our students in action
Small groups, real equipment, hands-on from day one. Watch what five days at European Barista School looks like.
What you walk away with
Not just skills. A certificate, a network, and a clear path forward.
EBS certificate
Industry-recognised certification from the team behind European Bartender School. Joins a global alumni network of 80,000+ graduates.
Rooted in the SCA curriculum
An introduction to the main modules of the SCA curriculum: Introduction to Coffee, Barista Skills, and Brewing. The official SCA exams are run separately.
Your barista handbook
A complete book written by Dr. Andrej Godina, the creator of the programme. Yours to keep. Every recipe, ratio, and technique from the week, so you can revise, refine, and keep improving.
Skills you use from day one
Espresso extraction, milk texturing, latte art, sensory evaluation, seven brewing methods, café business fundamentals. Practical skills, not just theory.
The EBS job platform
Once you graduate, you get free lifelong access to EBS MatchStaff.
The course prepares you for:
- Top venues: specialty cafés, coffee roasteries, hotels, and restaurants.
- Build your profile, get hired.
- Hundreds of live barista jobs posted by employers across the world.
Where EBS grads end up
Specialty cafés
Coffee roasteries
Hotel coffee bars
Premium coffee chains
Restaurants
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Choose your city
Same course, same certificate. Nine cities, each with its own coffee culture.
Flexible payment. Pay in three instalments: 20% at booking, 40% thirty days before, 40% on the first day. No interest, no fees.
Course questions
The details that help you decide.
What does the barista course cover?
Five modules across five days: barista skills foundation, introduction to coffee, brewing foundation, barista skills intermediate, and the EBS exam. You’ll cover espresso extraction, grinder calibration, milk texturing, latte art, sensory evaluation, seven brewing methods, customer service, coffee menu recipes, and café business fundamentals.
How much does the barista course cost?
The barista course starts from €1041, with the exact price depending on your chosen city. You can pay in three instalments at no extra cost. Select a city to see current dates and pricing.
Is SCA certification included?
No. This course gives you an introduction to the main modules of the SCA curriculum, Introduction to Coffee, Barista Skills, and Brewing, which are the foundations employers value. The official SCA exams are taken separately through an authorised SCA trainer (AST), usually as a dedicated course. If you decide to pursue SCA certification after this course, your instructors can point you in the right direction.
Can I pay in instalments?
Yes. You pay 20% at booking, 40% thirty days before the course starts, and the remaining 40% on the first day. No interest or extra fees.
What certificate do I get?
You graduate with the EBS certificate after passing both theory and practical assessments on the final day. It’s recognised across the hospitality industry and backed by European Bartender School, which has trained over 80,000 students globally. You also gain access to MatchStaff, our exclusive job platform for graduates.
What equipment will I train on?
Professional-grade espresso machines, commercial grinders, and full brewing setups for all seven methods (French Press, Chemex, AeroPress, and more). All equipment is provided. You train in a real bar environment, not a classroom.
Do I get materials to take home?
Yes. Every student receives the complete course book, written by Dr. Andrej Godina, the coffee scientist who created the programme. It is yours to keep and return to long after the course.
What language is the course taught in?
Courses are available in English, German, Spanish, French, and Italian depending on the location. Check your preferred city’s page for available languages and upcoming dates.
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Your coffee career starts with five days behind the machine.