Is this an online or in-person coffee course?
Online. Every lesson is a video you can watch on a phone, tablet or computer, so you can learn before a first shift or between shifts. Practise the techniques on the machine you work on.
Online Barista Training
Online Coffee Course
Learn coffee the way working baristas do: espresso, milk, brewing, cleaning and service, in short self-paced video lessons from Bellissimo Coffee Advisors.
- What it covers
- 9 core modules, 178 videos
- Length
- 1 to 2 hours per module, self-paced
- Certificate
- Certificate of completion after the final exam
- Price
- From $19.95
What the coffee course covers
Nine core modules take you from your first day behind the bar to confident, consistent drinks. Each module ends with a quiz.
Barista Terminology
The language of the bar, so recipes and instructions make sense from day one.
Espresso Preparation
Grinding, dosing, tamping, extraction and dialing in, then building lattes, cappuccinos, mochas and iced drinks.
Milk Steaming
Texturing milk for every drink, plus milk storage and temperature.
Latte Art Training
Free pour step by step: the heart, the tulip and the rosetta.
Manual Coffee Brewing
French press, V60, Chemex and batch brew, and why water quality matters.
Workstation Cleaning
Backflushing, steam wand and grinder cleaning routines that keep drinks consistent.
Equipment Maintenance
Looking after espresso machines, grinders and batch brewers.
Coffee Origin Experience
Where coffee comes from and how its flavors develop.
Roasting Fundamentals
What happens in the roaster and how it shapes the cup.
Café owners also get the Coffee Business module: menu planning, beverage cost analysis, marketing, operational systems and more.
How long it takes
Each module takes one to two hours. You can finish the course in a few weeks or spread it over months: every lesson, video and quiz stays available whenever you are ready.
The home course is shorter: 19 lessons arranged as five days, from coffee theory to milk steaming and latte art.
The certificate
Pass the module quizzes and the final exam and your certificate of completion from Bellissimo Coffee Advisors is generated under your name. Download the PDF or share its public verification link with an employer.
The certificate comes with the Barista and Retailer/Teams plans. How certification works
What it costs
Three plans share one curriculum. Prices in US dollars.
Home & Enthusiast
19-lesson home barista course, lifetime access
$19.95 one-time
Barista Training Individual
Full curriculum, final exam and certificate
$49.95 for the first 3 months, then $14.95/month
Retailer/Teams
Owner plus 15 employee accounts with progress tracking
$59.95/month, or save 20% annually
Coffee course questions
Do I need coffee experience?
No. The course starts with terminology and coffee fundamentals and builds up to espresso, milk and brewing, so it suits new hires as well as working baristas filling gaps.
Who teaches it?
Bellissimo Coffee Advisors, led by Matt and Bruce Milletto, who have trained coffee business owners and baristas for more than 25 years.
Can I try it first?
Yes. The free tour lets you watch sample lessons before you choose a plan.