About this course
Course duration 2.5 hours
This course is designed to give existing and prospective Barista’s training in the subjects relevant to working in a restaurant or coffee shop and brewing coffee using an Espresso machine.
It is not designed to replace a formal education or previously gained experience. It should add to your existing knowledge in order to help secure a job or increase your general understanding of this area. Completion of the videos and quizzes and the issuance of a certificate will demonstrate to your current or potential employer that you have increased your knowledge in subjects listed below.
The course consists of viewing short videos followed by a short quiz on the following subjects:
- The basics of Coffee
- How to make French Press Coffee
- Making Coffee With a Moka Pot
- Coffee Grind Size for Popular Brew Methods
- Grind Size
- What is Espresso?
- Espresso theory
- Parts of an Espresso Machine
- All Espresso Drinks Explained
- All Iced Coffee Drinks Explained
- Most Common Mistakes in Espresso Preparation
- Milk Frothing – Steaming Like a Pro
- How to Clean an Espresso Machine
- How to Make a Latte Art Heart
Upon completion, a certificate and summary of the topics covered will be issued in your name.
You can log in and re-take the course at any time in case a refresher is needed for any reason such as an upcoming job interview or promotion.