Where you learn matters.

Not at all. Our courses are designed to welcome complete beginners. Whether you have never used an espresso machine before or simply want to improve your confidence, our trainers guide you step by step using commercial coffee equipment in small, hands-on classes.

Yes. Our training focuses on practical skills that are important in café environments, including espresso preparation, milk texturing, workflow, drink preparation and confidence working behind the machine.

Rather than focusing only on certificates, we place strong emphasis on developing practical ability and helping students understand how coffee service works in a real café environment.

Yes. Eligible students who complete their course receive an I Am Barista Certificate of Completion. Our digital certificates include a unique Certificate ID and QR code that can be verified online through our website.

This makes it easy to share your training with cafés or employers while allowing them to confirm that your certificate was genuinely issued by I Am Barista Coffee School.

Our public Barista and Latte Art classes are limited to a maximum of six students. Keeping groups small allows each student to receive more equipment access, personalised feedback and meaningful hands-on practice throughout the course.

I Am Barista was built around one simple idea: students learn coffee by actually making coffee.

You train in a dedicated coffee studio using commercial espresso equipment, with small groups and direct trainer support. Our courses are structured around practical experience rather than spending most of the session watching demonstrations.

Depending on the course you choose, you can develop skills in espresso extraction, grinder adjustment, milk texturing, café workflow and latte art.

We intentionally limit class sizes so the training remains personal, supportive and genuinely hands-on. Smaller groups mean more practice time, easier access to equipment and more opportunities for your trainer to observe your technique and provide individual feedback.

I Am Barista is a young independent Melbourne coffee school that has grown quickly through student feedback, recommendations and a strong focus on hands-on training.

Since opening, thousands of students have trained with us, helping us build a strong community and reputation around practical coffee education and supportive teaching.

You will train using commercial espresso machines and grinders designed for professional coffee service. Working with commercial equipment helps you understand the workflow, controls and techniques commonly used behind café coffee bars.

Once your booking has been completed, it is final and non-refundable. Your place is reserved specifically for you and we begin preparing the materials and resources required for your training.

If your plans change, you may be eligible to reschedule your booking once depending on how much notice you provide.

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Yes. Each booking may be rescheduled once only, subject to availability.

More than 72 hours' notice allows free rescheduling. Requests made with 48–72 hours' notice incur a $40 rescheduling administration fee. Requests made with 24–48 hours' notice incur a $60 rescheduling administration fee.

Requests received with less than 24 hours' notice are treated as a late cancellation/no-show and cannot be cancelled, refunded or rescheduled.
All rescheduling requests must be submitted by email so we have a written record of the request.

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Yes. Practical milk training is completed primarily using full cream milk because it provides a consistent texture and learning experience.

We also explain how alternative milks behave differently when steaming. Options such as oat, soy or almond milk may be available for drink preparation or tasting, but are not used for general practice in order to minimise unnecessary waste.