5.0 ★★★★★ 981 Google Reviews.
Pure instruction. No equipment sales. No coffee contracts. Just honest coffee education.
Canada's #1 Barista & Coffee Business School
Train in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto or Montréal — or flexible scheduling at any campus. No experience required.
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Coffee Isn’t Mastered Overnight — But We’ll Get You Started Strong
Learn barista, roasting, and coffee business skills in short, intensive courses. 🎓 You’ll leave confident, capable, and ready to grow — knowing real mastery comes with practice ☕
Bundle your Courses = Big Savings + Real Coffee Skills
Choose 2️⃣, 4️⃣, 5️⃣, or 7️⃣-day bundles — the more classes you take, the more you money you save. Flexible for busy lives, designed to get you started fast 🚀☕.
Testimonials 👉 "From First Latte to Business Launch—Trusted Nationwide”
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The corner of Oaxaca
"5 stars" Owner & Operator, Ivonne Noguchi
The corner of Oaxaca
"5 stars" Owner & Operator, Ivonne Noguchi
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Isthmus Cafe
"Jamie and Gio are excellent instructors very informative and knowledgeable with great energy throughout the course" Isthmus Cafe, Owner & Operators, Jennie Chuang & Terry Eide 166 Woodbridge Ave, Vaughan,...
Isthmus Cafe
"Jamie and Gio are excellent instructors very informative and knowledgeable with great energy throughout the course" Isthmus Cafe, Owner & Operators, Jennie Chuang & Terry Eide 166 Woodbridge Ave, Vaughan,...
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Gros Morne Coffee Roasters
"5 stars" Chelsey Lush Gros Morne Coffee Roasters, 9A Wellon Dr, Deer Lake, NL A0K 2E0
Gros Morne Coffee Roasters
"5 stars" Chelsey Lush Gros Morne Coffee Roasters, 9A Wellon Dr, Deer Lake, NL A0K 2E0
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Most students begin with our Complete Barista Training Course (2 Days) — flexible scheduling available. No experience needed.
Start with Complete Barista Training →👉 “Choose Your Training Path”
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Barista Training
Train to become a barista in 2 days — no experience required....
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Train to Open Your Coffee Shop — the Right Way
Today's coffee market is more competitive than ever. Large chains use sophisticated...
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Coffee Roasting
Roasting is where craft meets science — and where a lot of...
“Barista Training” Course
Latte art classes, espresso training, tasting calibration and more.
Everything you need to know to become a top-notch artisan barista.
“Opening a Coffee Shop” Business Course
Between 60% and 80% of all new cafes fail in Canada.
Sign up now for the complete training you require to succeed in your new startup or existing coffee business.
“Roasting Coffee” Course
Before you invest your hard-earned money and time into a location and equipment, learn to roast coffee the right way.
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Do Baristas Need Certification? The Honest Answer
Here is a fact worth sitting with: more than 80,000 Canadians work in coffee and snack shops, and the Government of Canada's own occupational classification for baristas — NOC 65201 —...
Do Baristas Need Certification? The Honest Answer
Here is a fact worth sitting with: more than 80,000 Canadians work in coffee and snack shops, and the Government of Canada's own occupational classification for baristas — NOC 65201 —...
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How Much Does It Cost to Open a Coffee Shop in ...
Opening a coffee shop in Canada typically costs anywhere from about $25,000 for a lean takeaway kiosk to $250,000 or more for a full-service seated café. The spread is that...
How Much Does It Cost to Open a Coffee Shop in ...
Opening a coffee shop in Canada typically costs anywhere from about $25,000 for a lean takeaway kiosk to $250,000 or more for a full-service seated café. The spread is that...