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Professional Barista Level 1 Cert. Program – Espresso Coffee

Getting Quality and Consistency with your Espresso & Specialty Coffee Drinks

One of the most common and biggest issues with baristas and barista teams is a lack of consistency when making espresso and other specialty coffee drinks.  If a single barista is does not have a clear and proven method of producing a consistent and quality product, or just as bad, if the team only has one or two skilled baristas, then again quality and consistency in your coffee will be lacking.

What you’ll learn

Course Content

Requirements

One of the most common and biggest issues with baristas and barista teams is a lack of consistency when making espresso and other specialty coffee drinks.  If a single barista is does not have a clear and proven method of producing a consistent and quality product, or just as bad, if the team only has one or two skilled baristas, then again quality and consistency in your coffee will be lacking.

This certification course is designed for coffee business owners, managers, and/or their baristas and is intended to be a tool that can be used for new baristas or barista teams to become consistent with their methods and quality of the drinks they prepare.

This program can also be a great start for new coffee house owners who are learning the business

This certification course provides expert instruction focusing on developing knowledge, methods, skills and best practices that each barista on a barista team should possess to ensure that every customer gets the best quality service and product every time.  From timing and calibrating espresso shots, to proper techniques for stretching and steaming milk for lattes, cappuccinos, and other coffee drinks.

The course is divided up into 6 Module with several sections in each module.  The sections consist of both lectures as well easy to follow  practical skill demonstrations. Each section is between 4 and 7 min long with a short quiz at the end of the lecture modules and an online test, provided at the end.

Students who successfully complete the online exam and send in a very brief demonstration of calibrating an espresso grind as well as a 2 min video of them building a latte and cappuccino correctly will receive a certificate of completion from Umbria Coffee Roasters.

Umbria Coffee Roasting Company integrates 3 generations of acquired coffee roasting secrets with the Italian traditions of coffee roasting.  Their award winning and critically acclaimed espresso roasts are a must for coffee enthusiast to try.

While this course focuses on the Italian philosophy of making exceptional coffee, it is designed for whatever premium coffee you or your establishment are serving.