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Online Barista course / barista skills SCA online
From the espresso to the machines and the latte art. The most complete course for baristas and coffee lovers.
129€ 155€ Your course with Espresso Academy quality!
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Why choose us?
- We focus exclusively on coffee training — it's our specialty!
- Our trainers are in-house experts and always available to support you.
- We’re the only ones offering an IBC-accredited diploma and internationally recognized SCA certification.
- We don’t just do online courses — every year, over 1,300 students attend our in-person classes
Who is this course for?
- Are you a barista? This certified barista course online will teach you the latest techniques to prepare perfect espresso and cappuccino, master latte art, explore new recipes, and maintain your machine.
- Are you a home barista? This online barista class is a must for experimenting with top-quality coffee and creating amazing brews!
- Getting into specialty coffee? This course will introduce you to single origins and extraction methods. Plus, it gives you access to SCA or IBC certification exams!
Is one of your loved ones a coffee enthusiast?
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Do you have a coffee lover in your life? Surprise them with a barista online class from Espresso Academy!
They’ll be thrilled… and will talk even more about coffee! (But hey, maybe they’ll also make you a perfect cappuccino!)
Contact us with their name, and we’ll send a beautiful Gift Card!
What you will learn in the barista course
How to adjust the grind size for the perfect espresso
How tamping affects coffee quality
Are levelers, needles, and sprayers essential or just accessories?
How to choose the best coffee for your home or café.
How to steam milk perfectly for creamy cappuccinos
Traditional and modern coffee preparations
How to set up your espresso machine for the best results
The basics of latte art
How to measure extraction with a refractometer
How to clean and maintain your espresso machine
Do you need more information?
The course trainers and our staff are at your disposal to answer any questions or to send you a free trial chapter. Contact us!
YOUR TRAINER FOR THIS COURSE
Robert Brinck
- Robert is a trainer at Espresso Academy, an IBC Authorized Certifier and an SCA Authorized Trainer.
- Specialized in every aspect of the coffee world, he focuses on green coffee, roasting, brewing, and latte art
- He collaborates as a consultant for companies and international projects, including La San Marco.
Certified Barista Online Course
- This online barista course always includes a certified diploma from Espresso Academy, a school present in over 30 countries.
- The course covers the SCA Barista Skills Foundation program. If interested, you can take the official exam through a specific procedure.
- You can also take the Italian Barista Certificate (IBC) exam via video call with our trainers.
Student says...
Dolma Sherpa
09:55 01 Feb 26
Elcio Morelli
09:59 20 Mar 25
I really liked the course. Extremely practical. Experienced instructor. Interesting environment to interact with other students and instructor. I recommend it!
Katerina Grecheniuk
19:56 15 Mar 25
Mili
18:57 25 Feb 25
If you are looking for kindness, quality and wisdom, this is the place for you. Espresso Academy does not disappoint, every minute of the classes is worth gold and I would recommend it to anyone who needs to learn about coffee, both basic and advanced.
I left there very happy.
I left there very happy.
Melanie H
12:57 17 Feb 25
I had some great days there learning about coffee, coffee preparation, coffe tasting and more. The instructors have excellent knowledge and were very kind and helpful in every situation. Easy to reach by tram. I would totally recommend it if you're interested in coffee.
Nina O'Connell
07:24 10 Feb 25
Excellent course for coffee professionals but also enjoyable for those like me who just drink coffee
Donatella Sanchez
07:52 31 Jan 25
It was an amazing experience to take the technician course at the espresso academy of Florence. The instructor was patient, made sure we were all on the same level of understanding and had the best clearest explanations. The staff as a whole is so nice and kind! So were my ‘classmates’. Thank you everyone!
Tj Fittis
16:40 09 Dec 24
We had a fantastic time with Robert learning about espresso machine repair and maintenance. Cannot recommend enough. Looking forward to taking other courses through espresso academy in the future.
Stefano Ambrogi
11:04 17 Nov 24
Well done course especially for people new to this industry
V Ivan
03:12 02 Nov 24
I attended it in November this year..just a fantastic experience..Roberto ,the lecturer, is an amazing guy ,delivering lessons in asuch easy manners.He also takes you for a lunch break to experience real Italian cuisine for little money.
Overall, I cam only recommend this course to anyone who wants to learn about coffee machines and have fun along the way.
Highly,highly, highly recommend.
Overall, I cam only recommend this course to anyone who wants to learn about coffee machines and have fun along the way.
Highly,highly, highly recommend.
Francesco Garbati Pegna
07:10 28 Oct 24
Basic barman course meets expectations
Sarah
16:14 19 Oct 24
It was a great experience with very nice teachers who spoke English very well. We received a warm welcome and learned a lot about coffee.
Ryan Levy
19:00 10 Jul 24
Traveled to Florence and thought it was a great area to learn more about espresso. The Espresso Academy class was fun, informative and the instructor was very knowledgeable. Would recommend!
Alberto Nuñez Gomez
14:46 14 Jun 24
Not only is it a great school full of great coffee enthusiasts and professionals, they also make you live a unique experience in a beautiful city. The combination between theory and practice is perfectly balanced for any level. I recommend it 100% to all those who have a passion for coffee and want to delve deeper into this world. Thank you!
Ollie de Savigny
19:56 17 Mar 24
I found Espresso Academy after doing some research into espresso machine maintenance courses; after reading the reviews, and not finding anything suitable based in the UK, I reached out to ask some questions about the course...
From the very first email, Cristina was so friendly, knowledgable and welcoming that she put my mind at rest and showed me that Espresso Academy know exactly what they are doing.
I booked my flights, my accommodation, and told the team I was coming for the course!
I could not recommend these guys enough - they are knowledgable, friendly and absolutely professional. I learned so much in such an engaging, interesting and thorough way that I have come home and been able to apply my knowledge immediately - starting my own small business in the UK.
The course leader - Robert - is so kind, welcoming and full of knwoledge - but most importantly he is an excellent teacher, delivering the information in an easy to understand way to a mix of abilities in the class.
I met some fantastic people and have made some friendships for life - and for even more joy, you get to stay in Florence when you're visiting for a course and what a beautiful city to stay in!
Thank you for such a wonderful experience, and I hope to come back and visit again in the future :)
From the very first email, Cristina was so friendly, knowledgable and welcoming that she put my mind at rest and showed me that Espresso Academy know exactly what they are doing.
I booked my flights, my accommodation, and told the team I was coming for the course!
I could not recommend these guys enough - they are knowledgable, friendly and absolutely professional. I learned so much in such an engaging, interesting and thorough way that I have come home and been able to apply my knowledge immediately - starting my own small business in the UK.
The course leader - Robert - is so kind, welcoming and full of knwoledge - but most importantly he is an excellent teacher, delivering the information in an easy to understand way to a mix of abilities in the class.
I met some fantastic people and have made some friendships for life - and for even more joy, you get to stay in Florence when you're visiting for a course and what a beautiful city to stay in!
Thank you for such a wonderful experience, and I hope to come back and visit again in the future :)
Stephen
20:19 17 Jan 24
Fantastic course on coffee machine maintenance, learned a lot in the short amount of time the course runs. Robert is a great teacher, easy going, explains things well and answers all questions. All other staff members we met during the course were also incredibly polite and welcoming. Well worth the travel.
Andrew Henley
13:04 14 Jan 24
The course at the academy was very good. very friendly team and professional teaching.
Daniel Aguado
21:00 13 Jan 24
I would like to thank the academy for providing a qualitative formation in a time where such things are difficult to find and sadly underrated.
I would also like to particularly commend Robert, our teacher, who has managed to show me in a very short amount of time a wealth of accessible and comprehensible information on a difficult subject. He is awesome, poised, didactic, knowledgeable, approachable and generally very pleasant to be around.
I would also like to particularly commend Robert, our teacher, who has managed to show me in a very short amount of time a wealth of accessible and comprehensible information on a difficult subject. He is awesome, poised, didactic, knowledgeable, approachable and generally very pleasant to be around.
Amit Biswas
16:33 03 Dec 23
It was fantastic 3 days of learning. It was one of the important learning experiences I had. Trainer was very professional, calm, respectful and friendly. If you are in coffee business, you must do one of their course depending on what you need. Highly recommend.
Ferdinando Ferrara
09:47 27 Nov 23
Excellent experience, recommended to all those who want to expand their knowledge of the world of coffee. I was followed by Professor Michele Cantarella at the Castorino roasting company and here I had the opportunity to see the roasting, to taste many types of coffee, to learn the basics of
Milk art.
Milk art.
Tobias Engel
12:53 02 Nov 23
If you want to learn everything about Coffee, the way how to do your own tasty Espresso, Latte Art this is the place to go. Enthusiatic trainers, very good mix of theory and practice. I wish the team of Espresso Academy all the best and a big thank you for the 2 day's of introduction of italian coffee philosophy 🙂
Maha Hamdan
09:42 28 Apr 23
I’ve been planning to follow my passion for coffee with a professional training course and I found what I was looking for at The Espresso Academy. From the start Cristiana was very helpful for planning and booking this course for me, responding promptly and making it easier for my needs. During the course Gabriele was doing his best for me to get the most of this course, he was very kind, helpful and attentive. He went above and beyond to give the best experience. It was obviously about the coffee and the passion of coffee rather than just another commercial training course. , I really enjoyed every moment and learned a lot. I also gained confidence in my knowledge and skills. Thank you Espresso Academy.
Sherly C
11:21 20 Feb 23
High quality classes offered by friendly, serious and very experienced teachers??? i loved it- i can only recommend!
Yuanshi Ni
09:51 17 Feb 23
Super recommended!!! Instructor was super nice, the content was engaging , I made my first espresso & cappuccino, it was an absolutely fun experience ?
Martyna Pakosz
19:20 11 Oct 22
An excellent experience, highly recommend to someone just getting into coffee. Very calm, patient and knowledgeable teachers with whom it was only pleasure to work with. :) 10/10
Pinja Eriksson
16:42 12 Dec 21
Took the two day advanced barista course and it exceeded my expectations. Great teachers, great content, and even though it was a short course we got plenty of time to practice actual coffee making without sparing milk. And a bonus is the opportunity to meet coffee students from all over the world, that most likely share similar goals to yours. Highly recommend for anyone getting into coffee business.
Arianna Bär
21:22 15 Feb 21
I've attended many courses at Espresso Academy Firenze and I loved it! The staff is incredibly friendly and the courses very nice structured. Theory and lots of practice and we could even visit the roastery! The whole place smells of coffee :) During the pandemic I've also attended a couple Online Courses which were great and the teacher answered all the questions. I totally recommend going there to learn about coffee and become friends with the most amazing teachers :) Hope to see you soon guys!!
Are you interested in the course?
The Barista online course includes:
- Extraction chart for espresso
- Coffee flavour wheel
- Final certificate recognized by IBC
- Free calls with the trainer
- Manual and slides used during the course
