90% of a coffee shop’s success depends on who’s behind the bar.
We train your staff according to illy’s international standards — delivering consistent quality, happy customers, and increased sales. Special corporate rates and discounts are available for our partners. Certified barista training in a fully equipped professional center. Convenient. Professional. Accessible.
Barista Training with illy Certification
We offer professional barista training for anyone who wants to master the art of coffee making — from classic espresso to modern cold beverages.
Our courses are conducted under the guidance of illy, one of the most respected brands in the global coffee industry, known for its high quality standards and expertise in barista education.
What Will This Course and Certificate Provide?
For baristas:
Confident skills in preparing coffee to international standards
A competitive edge when applying for jobs
Career growth and professional recognition
For coffee shop owners:
Well-trained staff capable of making consistently excellent coffee
Increased customer loyalty through top-tier service
Better equipment use and reduced waste
What’s Included:
Theoretical and practical training in preparing hot and cold coffee drinks
Hands-on education in a fully equipped training center built to illy standards
Use of equipment from leading manufacturers
Individual attention for each participant
An industry-recognized certificate upon course completion
Courses are held in our office and are suitable for both beginners and experienced professionals looking to upgrade their skills.
Espresso excellence
The secrets of espresso coffee according to illy
Course program
Aim:
The essential course to learn the strenghts and weaknesses that make a perfect cup of espresso, to enhance the quality of the coffee and to offer your clients a perfect coffee, always.
Programme:
History and evolution of espresso coffee;
Evolution and characteristics of the espresso machine and the concept of grinding;
Rules for a perfect extraction and practice drills on grinding;
Art and science of the espresso and the peculiarities of illy coffee;
Tasting session highlighting the most common mistakes;
Maintenance and cleaning the equipment.
The course can be delivered onsite.
Type of course:
Onsite: theoretical and practical
Online: theoretical and practical demonstrations
Duration:
Onsite: 1 day
Target participants: baristas, café managers and coffe professionals.
Fee:
Onsite: € 320 + 22% VAT / illy client € 192 + 22% VAT
Online: € 192 + 22% VAT / illy client € 115 + 22% VAT
Cappuccino excellence
The magic union between milk and coffee
Course program
Aim:
Dedicated to the great italian classic, Cappuccino excellence will make you master the techniques to prepare an impeccable espresso and the secrets to obtain a perfectly textured, thick milk cream.
Programme:
Fundamentals of espresso coffee;
Milk and its characteristics;
Theory of milk emulsion;
Equipment: jugs and spouts;
Practical training on how to prepare cappuccinos and milk emulsion.
The course can be delivered onsite.
Type of course:
Onsite: theoretical and practical
Online: theoretical and practical demonstrations
Duration:
Onsite: 1 day
Target participants: baristas and café managers.
Fee:
Onsite: € 320 + 22% VAT / illy client € 192 + 22% VAT
Online: € 192 + 22% VAT / illy client € 115 + 22% VAT
Contact us to learn the schedule of upcoming courses and to enroll.
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