Foundation Barista Course

DURATION | 3 Hours

PRICE | $140

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR? Anyone who wants to learn how to make great coffee from the ground up. No experience required + perfect for beginners. 

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Coffee theory basics

  • What coffee is, where it comes from (origins, growing, processing – high level only)

  • Introduction to espresso equipment: Espresso machine basics, grinder basics

  • Dose, tamp & extraction fundamentals

  • Introduction to scales (why they matter, not deep recipes yet)

  • Espresso workflow basics

  • Milk steaming fundamentals:Texture vs temperature

  • Core coffee menu: Flat white, Latte, Cappuccino, Long Black

  • Basic setup & shutdown of the machine

  • Basic hygiene & bench workflow

Does NOT include:

  • Latte art patterns

  • Recipe development

  • Sensory or tasting

  • Filter coffee

  • Alternative milks

  • Advanced workflow or speed

➡️ Outcome: Can make a drink to a basic Australian standard with guidance.

Want to complete Foundations Barista Course + Latte Art Course together? Check out the Basic Barista Bundle and save $23

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!)

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Foundation Barista Course

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  • SPECIALTY EQUIPMENT
  • RTO
  • LOVED BY HUNDREDS
  • PRO BARISTA TRAINERS
  • DESIGNED BY INDUSTRY PROS

We are located inside Black Market Coffee, 24 Cadogan St 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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  • 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 accept student aged 14 or over. We have a specific course for school students called the 2-Day School Holiday Bootcamp that runs every school holidays, however, students aged 14 or over are welcome at any of our courses.

  • Unfortunately, our Marrickville cafe is closed. However, you can still stop by to say hi and buy some beans!