Where you learn matters.

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

Yes. Our training focuses on the practical skills café managers look for when hiring new baristas: espresso extraction, milk texturing, workflow, customer service and confidence working behind the machine. Instead of focusing only on certificates, we focus on helping students build the real café skills they need to feel prepared for the coffee industry.

Yes. Every student receives an I Am Barista Coffee School Certificate of Completion after finishing their course. Our certificate recognises your practical training with us, while the course itself is focused on building real coffee skills that can be useful for café work, confidence and future job applications.

We keep our classes small, with a maximum of six students. This allows every participant to receive personalised coaching, more time on the espresso machine and individual feedback throughout the course.

At I Am Barista, you train in a private coffee studio designed for real hands-on practice, not just watching demonstrations. Our classes use premium espresso machines, small group training and a practical structure focused on helping you build real barista skills with confidence.

In one day, you can learn the key skills managers look for: espresso extraction, milk texturing, coffee workflow, customer-style drink preparation and latte art foundations.

We intentionally limit our classes to six students so the training stays personal, supportive and genuinely hands-on. Smaller classes mean more practice time, more trainer feedback and a better learning experience for each student.

We are a young coffee school in Melbourne, but we have already trained more than 2,000 students and built a strong reputation for supportive, hands-on barista training. Our growth has come from student feedback, word of mouth and a genuine focus on helping people feel confident behind the machine.

You will train on commercial espresso machines similar to those used in cafés across Melbourne. This helps you build confidence with professional equipment and understand how coffee service works in a real café environment.

Rescheduling is available with a minimum of 72 hours’ notice. If you need to reschedule within 72 hours of your class, a $30 rescheduling fee may apply. Rescheduling is not available within 24 hours of the class or on the day of the class, and this will be considered a no-show. Cancellations are not available, so please make sure you are able to attend before booking.

Yes. Training is conducted using full-cream dairy milk because it provides the best learning experience for steaming and pouring. However, you are welcome to taste your coffee with alternatives such as oat, soy or almond milk after making it.