Nageswara Rao K
Head - Quality and Training
- Post Graduate Diploma in Coffee Quality Management
- Q Grader
- SCA certified Sensory Professional
- Duration
- 4 days
- Format
- In person
- Hours
- 10 am to 5 pm
- Level
- IBC Basic
- Certificate
- IBC: what this certificate is worth
- Fee
- ₹26,700 + GST₹31,506 incl. GST
- Next batch
Is this the right one
Who this is for
- Career changers who want a barista job
- Beginners who have never used an espresso machine
- Working baristas: the Basic comes first, whatever your years on a bar
- Cafe staff who need the whole picture rather than one skill
- Cafe owners who want to know what their team should know
Who this is not for
- Anyone who cannot give four consecutive days, 10 am to 5 pm
- Anyone who wants a single day on its own: the four days are taken together
What you will learn
4 days, one module a day. You take the whole course, not a single day of it.
Day 1
Roasting and Cupping
- The history of coffee
- Green coffee, its role and its value
- Physical evaluation of the green bean
- Choosing roasting equipment
- Hands-on roasting on a Bullet roaster
- The roasting stages: drying, Maillard, development
- Introduction to sensory analysis
- Cupping
Day 2
Brewing Techniques
- Brewing history and how it evolved
- The brew ratio guide
- The SCA brewing chart
- Brewing fundamentals
- How water quality changes the taste
- Hands-on manual brewing: pour over, AeroPress, French press, moka pot, syphon
Day 3
Basic Barista Training
- The coffee plant: anatomy, cherry structure, Arabica and Robusta
- Where coffee grows
- Harvesting and processing
- Italian coffee bar culture
- How espresso machines evolved
- The key parts of an espresso machine
- Handling and maintenance
- The Basic Barista Exam (IBC), 8 minutes
Day 4
Latte Art
- Steaming milk
- Pouring technique
- Latte art patterns
- Practice on the heart and the tulip
What you get
Italian Barista Certificate, Basic Barista. What the IBC is worth
Before you start
None. The course starts from the coffee plant and assumes no machine experience.
Who teaches it
Next batches
- Open10 am to 5 pm5 left
- Open10 am to 5 pm8 left
- Open10 am to 5 pm8 left
- Open10 am to 5 pm6 left
- Open10 am to 5 pm8 left
| Dates | Schedule | Seats | Status | Book or ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 am to 5 pm | 5 left | Open | Book: 21 to 24 Nov 2026 | |
| 10 am to 5 pm | 8 left | Open | Book: 26 to 29 Nov 2026 | |
| 10 am to 5 pm | 8 left | Open | Book: 3 to 6 Dec 2026 | |
| 10 am to 5 pm | 6 left | Open | Book: 10 to 13 Dec 2026 | |
| 10 am to 5 pm | 8 left | Open | Book: 17 to 20 Dec 2026 |
Fee
₹26,700 + GST
₹31,506 including GST at 18%
Usual price₹35,600 + GST, ₹42,008 incl. GST25% off, till December 2026
- ₹5,000 confirms your seat and comes off the fee. The balance, ₹26,506 including GST, is paid on the first day at the academy, by cash, UPI or bank transfer. Razorpay's payment gateway charge is added at checkout and shown before you pay. It varies by payment method.
- The Italian Barista Certificate is part of the fee. Nothing separate is charged for it.
- What the fee includes: Certification
Where this sits
Italian Barista Certificate
IBC BasicYou are here
IBC Advanced
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. You are looking at the IBC Basic level.
About this course
No. The course starts from the coffee plant and assumes no machine experience.
Yes. The certificate is part of the course, and there is no separate certification fee to pay. GST at 18% is included in the total shown on this page.
An advance of ₹5,000 confirms your seat and comes off the fee. Razorpay's payment gateway charge is added at checkout and shown before you pay. It varies by payment method. The balance is paid on the first day, at the academy, by cash, UPI or bank transfer. Cards are not accepted for the balance. Seats are capped per batch, so the advance is what reserves one.
At the Bengaluru campus, Plot No. 9, Microexcel Plaza, 72, 80 Feet Road, RMV 2nd Stage, near Ramaiah Hospital.
Other courses to look at
- IBC AdvancedChoose a date: IBC Advanced Barista
IBC Advanced Barista
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.
- Duration2 days
- FormatIn person
CertificateItalian Barista Certificate, Advanced Barista
Fee₹30,000 + GST
Next batchBeing finalised
₹35,400 incl. GST
- IBC AdvancedChoose a date: IBC Advanced Roasting
IBC Advanced Roasting
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.
- Duration2 days
- FormatIn person
CertificateItalian Barista Certificate, Advanced Roasting
Fee₹30,000 + GST
Next batchBeing finalised
₹35,400 incl. GST
Book your seat
₹5,000 confirms the seat and comes off the fee. The balance is paid on day 1 at the academy, by cash, UPI or bank transfer, not by card. Read the refund and reschedule policy before you pay, and message on WhatsApp first if you are not sure this is the right starting point.