Do you want to get your certified barista training with the best barista school in the world? With Espresso Academy you can have your training in Italy, online in over 30 countries in the world. Always with final exams certified by Espresso Academy
The best school coffee in the World
Espresso Academy is a coffee school that was founded in Florence, Italy, in 2008.
Since then, it has probably become the best barista school in the world, known for its large number of students, certifications, and great reviews.
The many reviews left by our students show us that two things have made Espresso Academy famous worldwide:
- Our expertise in everything coffee-related. Espresso Academy is one of the few coffee schools globally offering all levels of certifications from every major coffee and barista association.
- Our hands-on approach. We focus on the relationship between the barista, the raw product, and the work environment.
An Espresso Academy cappuccino class in Nepal
The Success Numbers of Espresso Academy
- Over 1,400 students every year at our Florence location, with 70% of them coming from abroad
- Over 5,000 online courses sold annually
- Over 4,000 students certified by our partner schools worldwide
- #1 worldwide on Google Analytics for coffee-related keywords
- #1 globally for the number of most known associations’s certifications issued
AND YOU?
Are you ready to fuel your coffee passion with us? Are you ready to join the Espresso Academy community and get your certified barista training?
Choose how you want to study with us and get the support of the world’s #1 coffee school!
The Espresso Academy certified barista training is fully hands-on
Our method is based on:
- Hands-On Practice. No student can unlock their full potential without an immersive, hands-on approach..
- Real-World Work Situations. Coffee is more than just a passion – it's a competitive business that requires skilled professionals and smart entrepreneurs. With the EA Method you’ll gain the expertise to navigate the real-world challenges you'll face in your business.
- Experimentation. The best way to learn is by experimenting, testing, and trying. The key word in EA Method is experience!
Continuous Updates on Techniques, Materials, and Recipes. Because coffee, and the technology behind it, are always evolving!
How the Espresso Academy coffee training is structured
Espresso Academy’s training covers all areas of coffee education, from management to technical skills and latte art.
If you’re starting your journey in the coffee world and working with customers, our Barista and Latte Art courses are perfect for you. But we also offer other courses for different career paths:
- Roasting: for those who want to work in or open a micro roastery
- Espresso Machine Technician: a growing and in-demand profession
- Coffee Shop Management: ideal if you’re planning to open your own café
- Coffee Tasting & Cupping: to truly understand and evaluate coffee
With multi-level options, from beginners to advanced professionals, Espresso Academy offers certified barista training to boost your coffee skills and career!
What you will get passing the exams of the best coffee courses in the world
The IBC exam from Espresso Academy has two parts: a practical one, done in class (it's pretty tough, so be prepared!), and a theoretical one, which is sent directly from the central headquarters in different languages.
Once you pass the exam— which varies in difficulty depending on the level— you'll gain all the benefits of those who complete the best coffee courses in the world!
- Your numbered diploma for your official International barista certificate
- Your “coffee specialist passport” showing all your skills
- Your diploma will be registered on the EA website, the best proof for your skills
The lines you can include on your CV regarding the skills you got with the EA Course
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Where to get your Espresso Academy Certification
Getting an Espresso Academy IBC certification takes effort—the course is super hands-on and requires energy!
But joining an Espresso Academy course or exam is easy because they are available both in Italy at our main location and abroad at authorized Espresso Academy schools.
You can also take the certification exam online! In this case, the process and practical parts will be done through a series of video calls.
Contact us to choose the option that works best for you—we’re ready to give you an amazing learning experience!
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