Upcoming Courses

Barista Essentials Course

introduction

When Dublin Barista School launched in 2011, Barista Essentials was the first course we offered. From day one, it was a big hit. Continuously revised and improved, this course is an essential for those looking to begin their adventure in the coffee industry. Along with some coffee theory, you will spend the day on our espresso machines, perfecting your skills under the supervision of one of our professionally qualified trainers.

online training

When you complete the course, you will receive access to an online certified course. This online course will be a recap of what you completed during the practical training. You will receive a certificate upon completion of this online course. This Barista Essentials course is a certified course which can be used globally.

  • From farm to cup theory
  • Understanding your espresso equipment
  • Espresso techniques
  • Understanding the espresso grinder
  • Milk chemistry & Milk texturing techniques
  • Intro to latte art designs
  • Drinks menu in detail eg Latte, cappuccino, macchiato….
  • Understanding café workflow
  • Machine cleaning

Other Information
All fees include any taxes and materials. Please note lunch is not included. Course Age Limit: 15 years +

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Positive Reviews

Very engaging and informative
“Really enjoyed the one-day course. John was a great teacher who was very engaging and informative. I came away very confident and looking forward to working in the coffee business. I would highly recommend.”

Yvonne

Feel enthused about coffee
“it was very interesting! i have used a coffee machine before in my old job & I found it confusing to use but my opinion has changed since doing this course. we were taught by Luca & his love for being a barista really came through in his teaching. I’m not a coffee drinker but he made me feel enthused about coffee :-). i had great fun but it was also very informative and easy for beginners like me to follow! i have recommended the course to my friends & family because i think it was very enjoyable! :-)) ”

Roisin

Passionate, friendly and informative
“The DBS is a great insight into what it takes to be a world class Barista. The teachers and staff are incredibly passionate, friendly and informative. I came away from the experience with a new found respect for Baristas and more importantly, a greater confidence in taking the plunge into the industry.”

John

Begin your barista journey
“Absolutely incredible. I did the one day course and gained all the knowledge and basics required to begin your barista journey!”

Adrian

Much more confident
“I did the one day barista essentials course today and I can't recommend it enough! So much information and practice packed into one day. I feel so much more confident applying for a barista job now and got a real sense for how an actual cafe would operate. Luca was a fantastic teacher and went above and beyond to make sure everyone understood what was being taught and everyone's questions were answered. The staff are so friendly and made the whole experience really enjoyable.”

Aoife

Importance of customer service
“I recently did the Barista Essentials course because I was gifted a voucher from a family member. I understand that many people do this for career opportunities but I just did it for fun, as something different to do - and I’m so glad! It was such a fun and interesting day. The class was taught by the wonderful Luca. He was such a joy to spend the day with - so funny, friendly & knowledgeable! I went in expecting to learn from someone who’s passionate about coffee, but Luca was also so passionate about the role of being a barista in general. He really helped me understand the importance of customer service in the industry, which he excellently demonstrated himself! The whole day was a great experience & I would definitely recommend it to anyone who has even the slightest interest in coffee.”

Grainne

Great sense of humour
“Done the one day barista course. Luca is a fantastic teacher with a great sense of humour. I really enjoyed it! All the staff were really friendly too, the treats were delicious with the coffee, well worth a mention. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone thinking of working as a barista”

Kellie

Interest and enjoyment never waned
“I wouldn't be one to leave a review generally but I thought I would for the 1-day course I did at the Dublin Barista School. The day was terrific, from the beginning to the end and considering we were there for almost 7 hours, my interest and enjoyment never waned. Our tutor was Mike and he was a gentleman - he was always patient and always complimented our latte art even when it was terrible! He clearly loves his job and is very passionate about coffee. I would highly recommend this course.”

John

Able to start my job comfortably
“20 year old here, I did this course after 2 months of unsuccessfully trying to get a first job as a barista, then got work in less than a week of getting my certificate. Had great fun in the course, and really learned a lot - after completing the one day course and doing the online bit that followed, I was able to start my job comfortably. Everyone was really nice too.”

Jesse

Incredible wealth of knowledge
“Incredible course brought my coffee making skills to a whole new level which I never thought I could achieve! Richie was an incredible trainer very genuine down to earth had an incredible wealth of knowledge very encouraging and really made the day so much fun.
Massive thank you keep up the great work”

Phillip

Really amazing experience
“Really amazing experience. The trainers were really funny and nice, made efforts to get to know the class. Really easy going class, I feel like I learnt a lot. Would definitely recommend to my friends.”

Beate

Why choose us

Experienced

Large team of experienced trainers, established in 2011

Globally Certified

Licence to Work Course is the only accredited barista course in Ireland

Support Grants

Covered under training support grants for unemployed

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