Do you want to study with the Espresso Academy protocol but can’t come to Italy? You can get your certified barista training in your country through our authorized Espresso Academy partners.
Get Certified Barista Training Worldwide
Is your goal to get recognized coffee training? Do you want to study with the certified barista training approach of Espresso Academy but can’t make it to Italy?
No worries! With its international Italian Barista Certificate protocol, Espresso Academy lets you study in your own country with the same course protocol that made it the world’s most famous coffee school.
You can also take your courses through our online system, which still allows you to get IBC and SCA certifications through an extra process. Or, you can join a course at one of our official Espresso Academy partners in over 30 countries.
Your diploma will always be:
- Recognized by Espresso Academy
- Based on hands-on, up-to-date training
- Valuable for the job market worldwide


How does the Espresso Academy international courses work
At our authorized partners, you can find all the courses from the Espresso Academy catalog (though not every school offers all courses). Check out the full list of our official partners here. If the closest partner doesn’t offer the course you’re looking for, you can always go for our online courses
Courses at authorized partner schools may have different schedules, formats, and prices, but the programs, course content, and final exam are exactly the same worldwide—guaranteed by Espresso Academy.
Our exam structure in fact ensures quality training with:
- Practical Test: Done right in class, focused on real-world skills.
- Theory Test: Sent directly from Espresso Academy’s headquarters in Italy and available in different languages.
A perfect way to end your learning journey—with a little final challenge!
Where to find the Espresso Academy Authorized partners
Our partners training center are in over 30 countries across every continent! Many of them are already working in the world of coffee training, while others focus on roasting, coffee shops, or coffee shop chains. In any case their trainers have been trained under the supervision of the Espresso Academy team. The structure of their classrooms and their equipment has also been reviewed by our team.
They also receive continuous updates from Espresso Academy on our programs, new recipes, the latest equipment, and trends in the coffee world.
Our partners are present in:
- India
- Dubai
- Jordan
- Nepal
- And in many other countries. Find here the complete list!


What you get with your Espresso Academy Certificate
Once you pass the exam—its difficulty varying by level—you'll unlock all the benefits of completing one of the world's top coffee courses!
What You’ll Get:
- Official International Barista Certificate — A numbered diploma recognized globally. Your name will be registered on the Espresso Academy website in this page -nobody can think it is fake!
- Coffee Specialist Passport — Where you can add a stamp for each exam you pass, until you become a complete coffee specialist.
- Verified Online Registration — Your diploma will be listed on the Espresso Academy website, the perfect proof of your expertise.
- Boost Your CV — Highlight the skills you gained during your Espresso Academy course.
Your journey to becoming a certified coffee pro starts here!
Why get Certified with Espresso Academy
If you’re looking for a certified barista training, joining an Espresso Academy course — in Italy, online, or with our partners around the world — is a top choice. After all, trusting excellence is always a smart move.
But why, out of all the coffee schools out there, has Espresso Academy become one of the most important? Because many companies and coffee schools worldwide have chosen to partner with us — and that says a lot.
Every day, this choice is rewarded. And we want to reward your choice too, by giving you a course packed with our core values:
- Hands-on training, focused on real-world coffee jobs
- Experience first — because practice makes perfect
Always up-to-date with new techniques, tools, and recipes
And here’s what makes Espresso Academy truly unique:
- We offer courses at all levels for all major international certifications
Our diploma is recognized worldwide — because, well... it’s Espresso Academy!


