
Nageswara Rao K
Head - Quality and Training
- Post Graduate Diploma in Coffee Quality Management
- Q Grader
- SCA certified Sensory Professional
Our courses combine practical training with essential coffee knowledge. From roasting and brewing to espresso preparation and latte art, learn the skills you need to grow in the coffee industry.
Founded in Florence in 2007, Espresso Academy has grown to over 30 branches worldwide. As an official partner of Espresso Academy Italy, we bring its coffee education and expertise to Bengaluru.
Start with our four-day Italian Barista Certification (IBC) Basic course, covering roasting, brewing, barista skills, and latte art. Ready to advance? Choose between our two-day advanced courses to deepen your expertise.
The campus is on 80 Feet Road in RMV 2nd Stage, near Ramaiah Hospital.
The rooms and the kit
Comfortable learning spaces and fully equipped professional labs. Day 1 of the IBC Basic roasts on a Bullet roaster, which you use yourself rather than watch.
Machines TBC (To be confirmed by the academy)The espresso machine and grinder list is being confirmed.
Photographs from the campus. The rest of the shoot is being prepared.

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Every course at the Bengaluru campus is taught by one trainer: a certified Q Grader, an SCA certified Sensory Professional and an experienced roaster. International instructors visit the academy regularly.
Behind the teaching are seasoned food, beverage and hospitality professionals, and Coorg’s next generation of coffee planters. Nageswara Rao K takes the courses at the campus.
A certificate helps you get an interview. Your skills get you the job.
The Italian Barista Certificate (IBC) is issued in Italy by Espresso Academy, Italy, which has over 30 branches worldwide. What that is worth to a particular employer in your city is a question worth asking that employer, and us.
The academy does not run an SCA course and does not assess for SCA certification. What it teaches is training aligned to the SCA Coffee Skills Program, which describes the standard rather than the certificate. If the SCA pathway is specifically what you want, say so before you book and you will be told where to take it.
The academy does not claim to be the first, the only or the best coffee school in India, and no placement rate, student count or rating is published here. Ask whether a course fits your experience and you will get a straight answer, including when the answer is no. Compare the two certificates.
You are welcome to visit the campus before you book anything. The academy is open 10 am to 7 pm, and which days it opens is being confirmed, so message first and ask when a class is running.