Foundation Barista Course

DURATION | 3 Hours

PRICE | $140

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

This course is for anyone who wants to learn how to make great coffee from the ground up.
Perfect for beginners, future baristas, café trial hopefuls, or coffee lovers who want to properly understand espresso and milk-based drinks.

No experience required.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Coffee fundamentals & basic theory

  • How to dose coffee correctly and work with scales

  • Proper tamping technique

  • Understanding espresso extraction

  • Milk spinning and texturing

  • How to make all common espresso-based coffee variations

  • Daily cleaning and care of a coffee machine

SELECT A DATE ON THE CALENDAR TO BOOK

Add a Latte Art Course to your cart and get $30 off the BUNDLE!
(use code Bundle30)

If you take a Foundations and Latte Art course, you will be well on your way to smashing that café trial.
You can even take them on the same day.

LEARN MORE

Our highly skilled and knowledgeable teachers are coffee nerds, caffeine connoisseurs and professional baristas who are just nuts about beans.

3-Hour Foundations Barista Course in Sydney

Ever wondered why your coffee tastes different every time you make it?
Or why café coffee seems so hard to replicate at home?

This class breaks coffee down into simple, practical steps so you actually understand what’s happening at each stage of the process — and how to fix it when things go wrong.

Under the guidance of a professional barista, you’ll learn how to dial in espresso, texture milk correctly, and confidently make all the classic café drinks. We focus on real-world skills you’ll actually use behind the machine.

Get Trained on Real Equipment!

Black Market Training takes place inside a real working café. You’ll train on commercial espresso machines, grinders, and tools — exactly what working baristas use every day.

All our courses are listed in the calendar. Just click a date and book through the website.
If you’re unsure which course is right for you, give us a call on 1300 030 327.

CANCELLATION POLICY

NOTE: If you would like to change the date of your booking, please give us 2 weeks’ notice prior to the start of the course.
If it is within 2 weeks of the course date, and a replacement cannot be found, the booking will stand.

LOCATION

Our new location is 24 Cadogan Street, Marrickville.

Please note: This is an industrial area and parking can be difficult to find. We recommend public transport where possible.
Sydenham Station is a short 5-minute walk to our warehouse.

 

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Learn more about our courses and sessions
  • Black Market Training is one of Australia’s leading barista training schools, focused on specialty coffee education. We offer hands-on, accredited courses for all levels — from complete beginners to experienced baristas looking to refine their skills.

  • We provide a range of in-person and online courses, including:
    Foundation Barista Course, Home Barista Course, Latte Art Course and Advanced / Private Barista Training. We also have an Accredited Professional Barista Course. Each with a certification.

  • Yes! We have flexible coffee subscriptions so you never run out of the good stuff. You can choose your favourite blend, grind type, and delivery frequency. Plus, you can pause, skip, or cancel anytime. And did I mention shipping is included?

  • Our blends are carefully crafted to deliver consistent flavour profiles — perfect for everyday drinking. Single origins are seasonal coffees from a specific region or farm, showcasing unique tasting notes and terroir. Great for adventurous sippers!

  • Not sure which grind suits your setup?

    • Whole Bean – Best if you have a grinder at home
    • Espresso – For home espresso machines
    • Filter / AeroPress – For pour-over, batch brew or AeroPress
    • Plunger – For French press brewers
    • Stovetop - For your Moka Pot / Bialetti

    Still unsure? Reach out -  we’re happy to help!

  • Yes! We love connecting with our community in person. You can visit us at our Marrickville HQ — grab a coffee, chat beans, and see where the magic happens. Check our current opening hours here.