{"product_id":"barista-training","title":"Barista Training","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis coffee making course is designed for anyone thinking about becoming a barista as a career. As accredited providers of expert-led \u003ca href=\"\/courses\/categories\/food-hygiene\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efood safety training courses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, you can trust that you're in safe hands when you’re learning with Virtual College.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn the basics of how to be a barista right here with our Barista Training Course if you’re thinking about becoming a barista as a part-time or full-time career choice and may go on to do face-to-face training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you’ll learn in this online barista course\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn our barista training course, you’ll learn where coffee comes from, how it’s roasted, and how to grind and dose it correctly. The course also covers the key techniques needed to make the perfect cup, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction to coffee and equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssential coffee science (extraction types, bean varieties, brewing methods)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoffee and milk processes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtraction techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePouring and steaming milk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTamping and dosing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquipment basics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLatte art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach section ends with a short five-question quiz. At the end of the course, you’ll complete a simple 20-question assessment and receive an online certificate of completion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Barista Training Course is designed for anyone considering a part-time or full-time career as a barista, or planning to continue with in-person training. Whether you're applying to a small café or a large coffee chain, this barista course will strengthen your CV and give you an edge in interviews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s also perfect for coffee enthusiasts. You’ll gain the skills to make your favourite drinks at home and impress friends and family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse content\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe course is completely online and comes in four easy-to-follow sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach section finishes with a short five-question quiz. At the end of the course, you will complete a simple assessment with twenty questions and receive an online certificate of completion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor learners applying to be a barista in a small, medium or large coffee shop, completing this online barista course would look great on your CV and give you an edge in interviews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd of course, if you’re managing a coffee shop, barista skills will also be essential. You could also take our \u003ca href=\"\/courses\/coffee-shop-training-package\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecoffee shop training package\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for everything you or your staff need to know in one place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long will this barista course take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe course will take approximately 30-45 minutes to complete. You can complete this training in convenient stages, pausing whenever you wish as your progress will be saved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho’s it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis online barista training is for anyone who wants to make amazing coffee or learn more about the complex processes involved in coffee production. This makes it ideal for existing baristas who want to refine their craft or total beginners wondering how to become a barista with no prior experience. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon roles of people who take this course include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose working in coffee shops, restaurants, cafés and coffee stops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone with a passion for coffee or the coffee industry and wants to learn more about what goes into making really great coffee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone looking for a career as a barista\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who is looking to improve their latte art skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis online barista course is a great way for those working in coffee shops, restaurants, cafés, or coffee stops to get a deeper insight into the origins of coffee and the complex processes involved in coffee production. Learners will gain knowledge on how to make a perfect coffee and can apply this learning on the job or practise at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is also suitable for anyone who appreciates the art of making the perfect coffee, or anyone who is interested in the coffee industry and wants to widen their knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can further expand your food hygiene and food allergy knowledge with our \u003ca href=\"\/courses\/level-3-food-hygiene-food-allergy-barista-training-package\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLevel 3 Food Hygiene, Food Allergy and Barista Training Package\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFully accredited \u0026amp; certificated\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is accredited by CPD (one of the UK's most respected certification bodies) and the certificate awarded upon successful completion can be used to log your hours against. On successful completion, you’ll be able to download a digital barista certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTraining your café’s whole team?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVirtual College has an ever-expanding library of up to 300+ \u003ca href=\"\/courses\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eonline training courses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. So if you’re managing a team at your café, restaurant or any other business offering food and beverages to the public, you can access all the training you need to run it safely. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoost your own skills with our \u003ca href=\"\/courses\/level-3-food-hygiene-training\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLevel 3 Food Safety and Hygiene for Supervisors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e course. An essential piece of training to keep you in line with UK legal requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEntry requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no entry requirements for this course.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Virtual College by Netex","offers":[{"title":"Self Printed Certificate","offer_id":50706939773275,"sku":"01-FDX-01-023","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/8990\/8059\/files\/barista-training-thumbnail-image.webp?v=1742219699","url":"https:\/\/shop.virtual-college.co.uk\/products\/barista-training","provider":"Virtual College by Netex","version":"1.0","type":"link"}