Barista course??? Any recommendations???

[Dennis]

I must qualify the following by saying I dont have first hand knowledge of any of those trainers listed, but instinctively, I would choose someone who is actively working as a Barista, and that would be Dave Seng from The Espresso School.

Dave seems to have a genuine passion for coffee and reviews by participants suggest his training is first rate.

I wish I could pry him out of Melbourne to do some training up here!

[TC]

Re: Best place for Barista/Coffee course in Melb

Hi,

Im looking for a good place in Melbourne to do a barista course.

I have come across a few such as...
Coffeeschool.com.au
Espressoschool.com.au
coffee.angliss.vic.edu.au
mod edit- non sponsor link removed

Is one place better than others or are they pretty much similar.

Can anyone recommend me a place?

Cheers
Woo

Hi Woo,

My opinion (and thats all it is) is that if you want to do a coffee course to get the basics, they are probably all good. All except the edited out last one are also CS sponsors so it would be terrific if you could support one of the guys who contribute to keeping this forum here for you

On the other hand, if its barista training you are looking for, Id probably choose Espresso School as Dave Seng is a barista rather than just a coffee trainer. He works in coffee every day and competes as well. To me, that implies good communication skills and an intimate and comprehensive understanding of current practice.

A legion of happy CSers will attest to the fact that he can and does deliver in the cup and in the training room.

Good luck!

2mcm

[LindaD]

Re: Best place for Barista/Coffee course in Melb

I did the William Angliss one...(but sadly the teacher that was there is no more) and was very happy with the course.

I know David, and I think that going with his course would be excellent, I may even think of doing it just as a refresher...(if he would do one on a Saturday! ;D)

-Linda

[JJJ]

Re: Best place for Barista/Coffee course in Melb

Dave seems to have a genuine passion for coffee and reviews by participants suggest his training is first rate.

Id probably choose Espresso School as Dave Seng is a barista rather than just a coffee trainer. He works in coffee every day and competes as well. To me, that implies good communication skills and an intimate and comprehensive understanding of current practice.

Another endorsement for David.
Ive only met him a couple of times but each time hes come across as a really nice guy, an excellent communicator, someone willing to share to his passion and best of all, he makes a mean espresso.
If i ever do a coffee course itll be with David.

[TC]

Re: Best place for Barista/Coffee course in Melb

I did the William Angliss one...(but sadly the teacher that was there is no more)

No more??!!!

Hes still around, he just moved on to bigger and better things.

I feel like I just suffered a premature demise! ;D

[Dennis]

Re: Best place for Barista/Coffee course in Melb

Seems like a slam dunk for David.

I feel like I just suffered a premature demise!

;D

[styla]

Re: Best place for Barista/Coffee course in Melb

Cheers guys

Ill definately look into Dave from Espresso School in the next couple weeks.

[freaky_spawnie]

Barista course??? Any recommendations???

Hello guys !

I joined this website today only and is trying to learn the As, Bs and the Cs. I love to follow some Barista course which covers from Basics and goes upto the Pro level... I really am passionate about coffee, but did not really make an initiative to learn it ! I regret it now, ! Im still 23, so guess I still have time to make up my mistake... So guys, please recommend me places which gives out a good training of coffee and I wanna be a Pro like yall soon ! ;D

Oh, btw, the course should be affordable as well, rather a bit cheap... I am pretty tied up with course fees for my other studies and I dont have lots to spend on coffee lessons !

Cheers !

[beanflying]

Re: Barista course??? Any recommendations???

And you are located at the South or North Pole  : Welcome BTW

[Mono]

Re: Barista course??? Any recommendations???

My welcome also and as BF asked we need your location to direct you.

Steve

[Daguerreo]

Re: Barista course??? Any recommendations???

I think he might be from Timbuktu.

[WSullivan]

Re: Barista course??? Any recommendations???

Sponsors on the left of the page, have a look at some of the coffee schools in the list, be aware though, they arent cheap, if ya wanna be a pro, and are truly passionate about coffee, skimping on cost may not get you far.........

[freaky_spawnie]

Re: Barista course??? Any recommendations???

Oops ! Sorry guys ! I have missed it,ha?

grrrrrr... may be too much of studying... lol :P hehehehee... ;D

I live in Melbourne, Australia ! So please recommend me a really good Basics -> Pro course with an affordable price... may be at the beginning it better be a bit cheap but, when it is to step into the next stage - I can save up a lil from what I learnt working as a Barista in a coffee place!

Cheers!

[freaky_spawnie]

Re: Barista course??? Any recommendations???

@ beanflying & Mono : Thanks for the welcome guys !

@ Daguerreo : Timbuktu? hahahaha... nice guess mate !

@ WSully : thanks, i will look around a bit... Yeah, i know... but may be at the beginning I just wanna keep the fees a bit down!

[kotaro]

Re: Barista course??? Any recommendations???

Barista Basics mod edit:link to non sponsor removed offers a course in melbourne, im not sure about melb, but i know its one of the few places that offer TAFE accreditation in Sydney, this is very handy if you are looking for a job, just puts you that little bit above everyone else (on papaer that is).
Having said that, I felt that their course structure and content wasnt very good if you wanted to acctually learn something about coffee, as it was slanted toward the TAFE ruberic.

If this is your aim, Id suggest one of the site sponsors <<<<<<<<<<<
would be more appropriate a training organisation, or you could approach a good cafe that is offering training.  Either of these options will give you a good sound knowledge and training in coffee.

Sponsors on the left of the page, have a look at some of the coffee schools in the list, be aware though, they arent cheap, if ya wanna be a pro, and are truly passionate about coffee, skimping on cost may not get you far.........

+1 :P

cheers,
kotaro