The EA Campus - Coffee Academy
The most complete professional coffee training in the world from the most important Italian coffee academy!
The Espresso Academy Coffee Campus offers the most complete coffee training course worldwide.
The Coffee Campus is designed with two distinct tracks, each tailored to a specific segment of the coffee market:
Baristas and Coffee Shop Start-Up
Roasters and Roasteries Start-Up
Each track lasts approximately 20 to 25 days. and is hosted in the EA main campus in one of most beautiful cities in the world Florence, Italy.
The ultimate Coffee training campus: all levels, all skills
The EA Coffee Campus is tailored to your career and your passion. You can take part in the specific path for baristas or for roasters, in both cases reaching the most professional and up-to-date level and with the possibility of covering all levels of coffee training —Basic, Intermediate and Professional— in a single path, including each course in the SCA Coffee Skills, IBC and LAGS programs.
The Campus path also includes additional activities, visits and practical sessions to make your training more complete and of professional value.
Espresso Academy Coffee Campus Next Intakes
Roasters and roastery start up
Next Start: 10th of March 2025
Barista and Coffee Shops start up
Next Start: 12th of May 2025
Expert-led training: from bean to cup
The Espresso Academy Italian barista school has a large team of resident trainers, each an expert in specific areas.
They will also guide you through practical, hands-on sessions that cover every aspect of coffee, from plant to cup.
A must try experience, even for coffee enthusiasts!
Even though this course is designed to provide high-level professional content, if you're "just" a coffee enthusiast, think twice—it might just be the experience of a lifetime!
Furthermore, the EA Coffee Campus takes place in Florence-Italy where your coffee course will turn into a magical experience!
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What the Espresso Academy Coffee Campus includes:
Roasters and roastery start up
This campus takes place in the months of March, July, and November. Contact us for the exact dates.
This campus includes
- The EA Coffee week all the basic/foundation courses in a week
- Intermediate Green Coffee
- Intermediate Sensory/coffee Tasting
- Intermediate Roasting
- Roastery and Coffee market management with practical sessions
- Coffee sustainability SCA course
- Professional Green Coffee
- Professional Sensory/Coffee Tasting
- Professional Roasting
- At the end of the campus, if you want, three more days of free stage in a roasting company
Of course, it is also possible to take part only in the courses of your interest
During this campus it is possible to access the foundation, intermediate and professionals certifications exams of SCA and IBC.
Barista and Coffee Shops start up
This campus takes place in the months of January, May, and September. Contact us for the exact dates.
This campus includes
- The EA Coffee week all the basic/foundation courses in a week
- Intermediate Barista Skills
- Intermediate Coffee Brewing
- Coffee shop advanced management with practical sessions
- Coffee sustainability SCA course
- Advanced Latte Art - LAGS
- Professional Barista skills
- Professional Brewing
- At the end of the campus, if you want, two more days of free training at the espresso machine
Of course, it is also possible to take part only in the courses of your interest
During this campus it is possible to access the foundation, intermediate and professionals certifications exams of SCA, LAGS and IBC.
EA Coffee campus Fees
EA Coffee campus is a modular path that you can build on your needs or projects, so you are free to take part in the courses that interest you. Based on the courses you will take part in, we will be able to offer you the best fees on the market.
The cost of individual courses is
Roasters and roastery start up
- The EA Coffee week 1070€
- Intermediate Green Coffee 495€
- Intermediate Sensory/Toffee Tasting 495€
- Intermediate Roasting 495€
- Coffee sustainability SCA course 160€
- Professional Green Coffee 910€
- Professional Sensory/Toffee Tasting 910€
- Professional Roasting 910€
Your final stage is completely free of charge, as well as the Roastery and Coffee market management with practical sessions
Barista and Coffee Shops start up
- The EA Coffee week 1070€
- Intermediate Barista Skills 350€
- Intermediate Coffee Brewing 495€
- Coffee sustainability SCA course 160€
- Advanced Latte ART/LAGS 180€
- Professional Barista skills 910€
- Professional Brewing 910€
Your final stage is completely free of charge, as well as the Coffee shop advanced management with practical sessions.
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How long are the EA Coffee Campus?
Taking part to the WHOLE campus consider that the total duration is:
- ROASTERS AND ROASTERY START UP around 26 days
- BARISTA AND COFFEE SHOPS START UP around 22 days
The real duration can slightly change depending on the month.
The classes begin every day at 10 a.m. and end at 5.30 p.m. with a short lunch break.
Espresso Academy is in Florence, a few minutes away from the central railway station of Santa Maria Novella and a few minutes from the exit on the highway, Firenze Scandicci
Visiting Coffee Companies
Italy is home to many iconic coffee companies. You can combine your Coffee Campus with visits to companies such as La Marzocco, Eureka, La San Marco, Elektra and Dalla Corte. We are at your disposal to organize your unforgettable experiences.
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Gabriele Cortopassi
business consultant for the opening of coffee shops and chains, blogger, author and trainer in the coffee and business field.
SCA AST authorized trainer and IBC authorized trainer
Simone Celli
head barista. Training consultant, coffee counter layout, menu setting.
LAGS authorized trainer and IBC authorized trainer
Robert Brink
consultant for the areas: green coffee, roasting, development of blends and new products, sensory evaluation of single origins and blends
SCA AST authorized trainer and IBC authorized trainer
Marco Cremonese
consultant for the construction of roasting plants, even on a large scale, one of the leading European roasting specialists.
SCA AST authorized trainer
Master Coffee Skills in Italy’s Premier Coffee Training Academy
Professional courses in English for baristas, roasters, and managers at the Espresso Academy’s EA Coffee Campus in Florence
If you’re looking for the ultimate coffee training experience, the Espresso Academy’s EA Coffee Campus in Florence, Italy, offers a world-class program that combines Italian tradition with internationally recognized qualifications. Known as Italy’s most advanced coffee training academy, the EA Coffee Campus provides a comprehensive Coffee Skills Program designed for baristas, roasters, and aspiring coffee entrepreneurs.
All-inclusive training in the heart of Italy
Whether you’re at a foundational, intermediate, or professional level, the Coffee Training Academy program has a dedicated path to sharpen your coffee skills. At the EA Coffee Campus, you’ll gain hands-on experience in every aspect of coffee, from green beans to the perfect brew, as you complete certifications from the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), IBC, and LAGS. With courses held in English, the program is accessible to coffee professionals worldwide who seek an international edge in their career.
Expert-led training that goes beyond the basic
Our expert trainers, each specializing in different areas of the coffee industry, guide participants through every stage of the process—from sourcing green coffee to advanced roasting, brewing, and coffee shop management. With interactive sessions, you’ll gain both practical and theoretical insights that will elevate your coffee skills to the next level.
An unforgettable experience for coffee lovers
Italy is synonymous with coffee culture, and there’s no better place to immerse yourself in an intensive coffee training program. Located in the stunning city of Florence, the Italian Barista School offers participants the chance to explore Italian coffee culture through additional activities, local coffee tours, and even exclusive visits to renowned Italian coffee companies.
JOIN THE EA COFFEE CAMPUS FOR AN EXCEPTIONAL JOURNEY INTO COFFEE CULTURE AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT
