Becoming a Professional Barista - The Basics

Although our world is rapidly advancing technologically and socially, we still yearn for relaxing moments spent sharing simple pleasures with our loved ones. Coffee bars remain one of the best places to relax our tired minds and bodies. One of the reasons that places that serve coffee remain so popular is their skilled baristas who run them. However, being a barista is not limited to working behind the counter and pouring coffee all day long as they serve an important function communicating with the public and providing good customer service.

The barista profession attracts many people, especially college students looking to make extra money while they study. But aspiring baristas need special training to succeed and Element Recipe has designed this short course to help you build a career on solid foundations. The course includes three topics that cover the important aspects of the profession. Our first topic covers the basics and explains the important medical aspects of coffee and caffeine consumption that every barista must know.

The course then takes you through the various training opportunities that can help you become a professional barista and discusses the Latte Art World Cup, where you can demonstrate your latte art skills. We go over the Specialty Coffee Association of Europe (SCAE) diploma requirements you must fulfil to enhance your professional skills. In our third topic, we lay out the coffee types you might encounter on the job and explain the six popular coffee brewing methods. The course offers a short assessment that allows you to test your newfound knowledge and obtain an Alison certificate. Whether you want to work in a coffee shop to make extra money while studying or are planning a career in the hospitality industry, training as a barista provides a lucrative way to add another skill to your portfolio.