Want to know the secret to
a great cup of coffee?
Our award-winning barista trainers will teach you the secrets of the pros in our barista courses at The Espresso School in Melbourne
Barista Course Melbourne
I did the level one course and it was so great! David was a fantastic teacher. I went from not knowing much more about coffee than it was delicious, to learning the ideal espresso recipe, the different drinks on a coffee menu, how to extract the perfect espresso, and steam the milk for all kinds of drinks. I'd highly recommend it for anyone who loves coffee or anyone who wants to become a baristaread more
Susan Johnson
10:21 15 Jul 21
I attended the Espresso Basics and Latte Art courses. Really excellent and clear instruction, and lots and lots of hands-on practice with detailed demonstration and very constructive and detailed feedback on your efforts. Nice and small maximum class size so everyone gets lots of attention, and each student had their own station with a full commercial setup to practice on and endless consumables. Would absolute recommend to anyone learning the art of coffee - while I did the basic courses I can see the more advanced ones would be really excellent, too. Thanks David.read more
G Maltby
05:17 01 Jul 21
Would recommend definitely! David is expertise in the field. The training was well designed with the theory and practice. It was so good that every one was assigned for separate machine which allowed good time for practice enough. I would recommend level 1 and 2 at the same time. Would like to take another training for learning to pour the milk.read more
Myangaa Dorjgotov
07:36 24 May 21
I really appreciated the small class room setting and adequate equipment. Which was very ideal for getting as many attempts as you wanted and plenty of opportunities for David to come instruct and correct you. Highly recommend doing your training here!read more
Nina Robertson
09:50 02 Mar 21
I took the latte art class and David is a great teacher, really knows his stuff and gives great feedback to help you improve. class size is nice and small which means you get plenty of help and adviceread more
Emma Jarvis
11:29 25 Feb 21
Would definitely recommend the coffee course at the expresso school. David is a great teacher and the environment for learning was really good and clean.read more
Dana
06:31 05 Feb 21
I walked into the school with no previous success in creating latte art, and walked out pouring hearts! I’m satisfied that I have had the guidance to practice in my own home and continue to improve my coffee as a barista. Would highly recommend the level II latte art course.read more
Ruby Stone
23:01 21 Jan 21
Thankyou for the training Mook. Well done teaching a raw beginner like me 😊
Peter Roach
05:22 25 Jun 20
The training (Advanced Barista Training) was definitely worth the investment of my time and money. If you would like to advance your skills the correct way, I definitely would recommend the class to you. I would take more advanced classes if any available. All the best in your barista journey!read more
해피 해리보 Happy Haelibo
10:24 22 Jun 20
I compared almost all the barista schools in Melbourne before registering and finally chose here. The result shows I did a right choice!! David is so professional and nice to teach us. Small size class with a lot of practice. Fortunately, I got a barista offer after this course. I AM REALLY APPRECIATED FOR THE HELP FROM DAVID!! HOPE YOU ALL THE BEST.read more
赵泽宇
00:25 29 Feb 20
Very useful! Great teacher and because each class has very few people there is space for everyone to practice and learn. Highly recommend.
Anna Bonino
00:56 13 Dec 19
Thank you David for an amazing and informative latte art session! I managed to pick up so any tips and tricks and left with and great sense of accomplishment.read more
Annie Ye
01:19 04 Dec 19
I did the two hour latte art course to improve my skills making coffee at home. The class was small and our instructor David was extremely knowledgeable, patient, well spoken, friendly and just generally an excellent teacher. The equipment and coffee was also top notch.read more
Zac Curran
19:51 17 Oct 19
Great entry level course for the theory and practice behind making a good espresso, cappccino and latte. Excellent instructor, very enthusiastic, knowledgeable and knew how to pitch it at the right level. Highly recommend.read more
Hussein Ahmed
06:26 04 Oct 19
I took espresso basics and latte art-milk mechanics, which was really wonderful and comprehensive. David is a great instructor, who knows a lot about the industry, and continues to stay informed about its trends and innovations. He's also attentive to each student, and can identify how to help them improve. I highly recommend taking both courses!read more
Denise Torres
19:19 03 Oct 19
Excellent course. Very well structured. David caters very cleverly for all levels and experience and has an enormous depth of knowledge and experience to tap into. Highly recommended.read more
David A
00:16 10 Jul 19
Excellent introduction to coffee. Good balance between sitting and talking through the process of making coffee and putting it into practice. Came out of this learning so much! Would definitely recommend, thank youread more
Amber Wilmore
04:29 25 Jun 19
David is an absolutely lovely instructor who's very detailed and efficient with his teachings, easy to understand for someone with no prior coffee knowledge. His keen ears and eyes can tell when you're making a mistake on the machine which is always helpful for a beginner when you need help most. Totally recommend, awesome experience, wouldn't rate it any less.read more
Kay Chua
09:11 14 Jun 19
Excellent all round experience & really good value . David is a gifted and very patient teacher. Just did the Latte Art session which was fantastic so am tempted to take on other classes. Highly recommended.read more
Bob Lim
07:36 30 May 19
I did the 5 day Master Barista course and it was packed with information and practice. I signed up for the course with very little knowledge and experience and I left the class with confidence. There is only so much you can learn in 5 days but David instills in you the foundation and tools in which to build on after the course. Along with the knowledge passed, you are afforded a great amount of time and resources to practice and improve your skills. I would recommend that you use that time to practice everything you would like to improve on and do not just focus on one area (unless that's all you care about). Overall, I was satisfied with the course and everything I gained from it.read more
George Santiago
12:35 10 May 19
I am so happy with what I learned at The Espresso School, the teacher takes always the time and patience to teach step by step all the process and answer every question you might have and he does it as clear as possible. I toke the beginner class and the art class on the same day and it was absolutely worthy, wether you are a beginner or not, you will learn a lot from this classes. I highly recommend it, guaranty you won't regret the experience.read more
Fabiola Camacho
06:21 21 Apr 19
I did my basic coffee making course and latter art yesterday with David. David gave us many useful tips and suggestions to improve our posture and doing it step by step. Something highlight this school is because of the small class method gathers everyone and all of us did enjoy the course and makes everyone involved the class very well.During the course, this school also providing quality milk and quality coffee beans for training. Recommend to anyone who want to aim learn something basic and enhance their latte art skills.read more
Huey Ying Lye
10:39 07 Apr 19
Just a great experience. We learned a lot about coffee and the machine but also had a lot of fun. It's the perfect starting point to feel comfortable with your espresso machineread more
iklaber
10:09 19 Mar 19
The Espresso School is the only place to go if you want to expand your coffee knowledge. David is an amazing teacher, a lovely human and an absolute expert on coffee. The course provides all the practical knowledge you could need to make excellent coffee from start to finish. Super fun and informative experience, would highly recommend!read more
Athena Jeffries
11:16 16 Jan 19
Starting from zero. Made these at the end of the course. David is excellent. Thorough, knowledgeable helpful. Course well structured. Totally recommend.read more
Andrew Hay
02:02 10 Jan 19
Great training from David! His knowledge of coffee is amazing and he goes the extra mile with all of his students.Would highly recommend his courses for anyone.read more
Karl von Muller
09:12 23 Oct 18
If its for your love of coffee or to pursue a career as barista then this is where you need to start. From the basics to a more in depth look into espresso and extraction....David helps you build that strong foundation and understanding of coffee. A Great teacher and a Great Barista. Highly recommended...read more
Jamil Fahour
23:02 06 Oct 18
It was a wonderful experience. David is a great teacher — funny and patient. I have learnt a lot from the course and would recommend it to anyone who is interested in learning the techniques of Latte arts.read more
沈雯
11:46 29 Sep 18
Great experience! Very informative course and David is such a nice and patient guy. You can’t miss it if you love coffee and want to learn some real practical skills. Thanks David! I would come back some day when I’m ready for next stage learning.read more
潘齐
12:15 23 Sep 18
Great experience. David is a very good teacher and knows a lot about coffee.The setting is top notch.
Marco Romano-Silva
11:45 01 Sep 18
Learnt a lot at this school! It really helped me get a good start to making beautiful Latte Art. After doing the course, I realised I had wasted a lot of time in learning incorrect techniques and wished I had done this course sooner. My trainer David guided me through the processes and corrected many of my mistakes that I had learnt over the years. He is very knowledgable and an expert in his field. - Well worth it, thank you.read more
Zacharia Zach
01:24 28 Aug 18
David is so kind. Although i can't speak English very well, he enthusiastically taught me. Thx David ;)
sh Han
11:36 24 Jul 18
Great class! Recommend to every coffee lover. Had level 1 course. Knew the recipe of a perfect coffee and got lots of practicing time on the real machine. David is very patient and fun and he is a real master.read more
Tianyuan Wang
06:11 16 Jul 18
Very informative class about the basics of coffee being taught by a very experienced, friendly & approachable teacher.Included things from the origins of espresso, how it's made, what makes espresso, & importantly, how to operate, clean & use a coffee machine effectively.read more
Kelvin Bird
03:49 15 Jun 18
5-Day Master Barista Course: A comprehensive and confidence building course. Full of interesting content and David's extensive knowledge. All round awesome course.read more
K B
10:10 07 May 18
If you want just an accredited espresso certificate at half the price then this is not the place, but if you want to get to the core of coffee making and learn soul of coffee making then David is your guy. You can't go wrong with him.Before this 5 hour session i only knew about 3in1 nescafe sachet lol and after this course i managed to create this.read more
Fahad Mushtaq
12:49 13 Mar 18
An excellent course in how to make coffee. I thought David was a terrific presenter. He was extremely knowledgeable and very helpful. Thank you David!
Danny GESUNDHEIT
03:49 04 Feb 18
Had a great day learning from David Seng as his explanations are clear and detailed! Really very informative (he knows a lot) yet we got a lot of practice (caffeine overdosed)!read more
Sim How Chong
12:43 21 Sep 17
You guys are the best, I'm finally making good coffee and frothing my milk properly. Thanks David!
Lincoln Dinh
01:06 26 Aug 17
I took the three classes and enjoy it a lot ! David is an awesome teacher really passionate about what is doing and it shows! I've learn so much about coffee in thoses hours. Thank you for your patience and to make coffee so much easier to understand. Cassandraread more
Cassandra Noiseux
04:21 02 May 17
I took level 1 course and made my first cup of coffee with a coffee machine. The hands-on course is very informative. David is patient to guide me through and answer every question (even after class). Plan to take next level course after I get more practice and digest what I have learnt today. Thanks David. Thanks the Espresso School.------Jiayiread more
Cassie Wang
13:04 17 Dec 16
The Espresso School is highly recommended for whatever reason you are attracted to the art of coffee. David is an enthusiastic and incredibly knowledgeable teacher.The class contains both theoretical and practical components. The former sets you up for the latter. Overall it's a great vibe and really worthwhile experience.I walked away with a sense of achievement and motivated to do the next level. Time and money well spent. read more
David Ascoli
01:33 03 Jul 16
Barista Course Melbourne – Professionals
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professional barista courses
Whether you’re looking to pick up skills to work as a barista, want to make better coffee at home, or just curious about the difference between a flat white and a latte, we have a barista course to help you achieve your coffee goals at The Espresso School.
Our aim is simple – we want to bring out the best barista in you!
So if you’re looking for a pathway to become a professional barista or just something fun to do during the week, we have a barista course to suit you.
Small class sizes. Unlimited coffee and milk.
Our barista courses are intentionally kept small so that you will receive maximum attention from our trainer to maximise your learning potential.
We also know that you want to spend more time practising on our quality equipment, so all of our classes have unlimited coffee & milk!
Our barista courses are taught by experienced award-winning Melbourne barista trainers.
We’re excited to teach you the prized coffee making techniques that have won many awards at state and national levels.
So what are you waiting for? Start your Barista Course with us in Melbourne today!
Award-winning barista trainers
Barista Certificate for each and every
barista course
After completing your barista course with us, you will receive a Barista Certificate of Completion.
If you complete more than one course, we will combine your barista certificates into a single certificate.
