COFFEE EDUCATION
Espresso Academy India offers Italian Barista Certification at Basic and Advanced levels across four key modules: Roasting, Brewing, Barista Skills, and Latte Art. Start with the four-day Basic course to build your foundation, then progress to specialized Advanced courses in Roasting, Brewing and Barista
Explore professional coffee training across four modules: Roasting, Brewing, Barista Skills and Latte Art. Each module offers Basic and Advanced levels, helping you build strong foundations and progressively refine your skills through hands-on learning.
A four-day, hands-on course covering green coffee, roasting, brewing, barista and latte art, culminating in the Italian Barista Certificate at Basic level.
CertificateItalian Barista Certificate, Basic Barista
Fee₹26,700 + GST
Next batch
₹31,506 incl. GST
A two-day advanced programme designed for working baristas to refine their skills in coffee varietals, espresso extraction, and workflow efficiency, leading to the Italian Barista Certificate at Advanced level.
CertificateItalian Barista Certificate, Advanced Barista
Fee₹30,000 + GST
Next batchBeing finalised
₹35,400 incl. GST
A two-day advanced programme for learners who have completed the Basic Roasting course, focusing on roast profiling and coffee cupping. Upon successful completion, receive the certificate of Advanced Roasting level.
CertificateItalian Barista Certificate, Advanced Roasting
Fee₹30,000 + GST
Next batchBeing finalised
₹35,400 incl. GST
Whether you're starting your coffee journey, building on your barista skills, or exploring coffee out of pure passion, find the course that fits where you are today.
Start with IBC Basic to build a strong foundation in coffee, then progress to Advance levels. Each course offers a distinct learning experience, allowing you to develop your skills and specialise in the areas that interest you most.
Italian Barista Certificate
The Italian Barista Certificate runs at two levels. IBC Basic is four days and assumes no machine experience. Above it sit two Advanced courses, Advanced Barista and Advanced Roasting, of two days each. The two Advanced courses are separate from each other, and the IBC Basic is required before either of them.
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| Course | Level | Duration | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Barista Course (IBC), Basic | IBC Basic | 4 days | ₹26,700+ GST₹31,506 incl. GSTUsual price |
| IBC Advanced Barista | IBC Advanced | 2 days | ₹30,000+ GST₹35,400 incl. GST |
| IBC Advanced Roasting | IBC Advanced | 2 days | ₹30,000+ GST₹35,400 incl. GST |
The Italian Barista Certificate is part of the course fee. Nothing separate is charged for it.
Issued by Espresso Academy, Italy
The Italian Barista Certificate (IBC), issued by Espresso Academy, Italy, offers professional training across multiple coffee disciplines, with programmes designed for both beginners and experienced coffee professionals. Upon successful completion of the respective programme, participants receive the corresponding Basic or Advanced Italian Barista Certificate, issued by Espresso Academy, Italy.
Issued by Specialty Coffee Association
The Specialty Coffee Association sets standards for the coffee trade and examines them in five areas: Introduction to Coffee, Green Coffee, Sensory Skills, Roasting, and Barista Skills and Brewing. Each runs at Foundation, Intermediate and Professional level. The academy does not currently run an SCA course of its own, and this page is here so you can tell the two certificates apart before you choose.
We recommend starting with the IBC Basic course, a four-day programme covering roasting, brewing, barista, and latte art. It provides the essential foundation for progressing to either of our advanced courses. After completing the Basic course, you can choose Advanced levels to refine your skills.
Absolutely! Our courses focus on practical, hands-on training, giving you real-world experience in brewing, espresso preparation, latte art, and roasting.
Our IBC Basic course runs for four days, followed by two-day Advanced Barista and Advanced Roasting courses.
We don't offer internships directly, but we're happy to guide you and recommend opportunities to help you gain practical experience in the coffee industry.
Yes! We provide customised training for café teams to improve their coffee knowledge, brewing techniques, espresso preparation, and latte art skills.
Our courses are open to everyone, from beginners and coffee enthusiasts to aspiring baristas, café owners, and industry professionals. No prior experience is required for the IBC Basic course—just a passion for coffee and a willingness to learn!
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