Testimonials

We really enjoyed our workshop/training with Les and Mario; it filled gaps in our knowledge and skills and also helped us to start really learning how to taste coffee. We also found it gave us confidence and a base knowledge to navigate our way through all the information out there in the coffee industry.  JoJo McGlade https://www.coffeefoodandtravel.com/

The Academy focuses on specialty coffee, from bean to cup to let all participants understand the value chain of the coffee industry. Kuan is a knowledgeable instructor that will make you a barista to start up your own café Guillermo Rivas Owner & Operator Utca Chimney Cakes - Coffee House Calgary, Alberta Read Guillermo's 5 star review on Google Reviews and More about his business opening in Calgary: https://www.avenuecalgary.com/restaurants-food/utca-a-new-chimney-cake-eatery-is-open-in-victoria-park/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/food-and-the-city-utca https://dailyhive.com/calgary/utca-chimney-cake-cafe-calgary-2017

" I have found myself more confident in both talking about coffee, as well as being a leader behind the espresso machine, and for that …I am super grateful! I assure you that I will speak highly of the academy, and look forward to referring any friends who are looking to grow their coffee skills and knowledge. " W. Boyd, Restaurant Manager l STOCK FOOD & DRINK Fairmont Banff Springs

I was doing research into the coffee business and in my search for info I had the opportunity to talk with Jamie Van Dam on the phone. It became a much more informative conversation than I expected because no business idea was safe during our phone call. I can guarantee that if you take this course than you will come away from it knowing much more about coffee than you thought possible, and much more about business, than just the coffee business!  Ken Scurrah Alberta, Canada Read Ken's Review on Google

My business partners and I all decided to prep ourselves as best as possible prior to opening up our coffee shop. We signed up for the multi-day course which included tasting, business, and barista sessions taught by Les Kuan with help from Jamie. The curriculum far exceeded my expectations as it was greatly beneficial to the decisions we're making prior to opening. I would highly recommend this course to others contemplating getting into the industry. Thanks guys! Steve Krueger Very informative content, and the course was structured in a way that was both fun and interactive. I would recommend to...

" The Canadian Barista & Coffee Academy exuded professionalism and passion. This was highly beneficial and created an enjoyable training environment which in turn resulted in our team feeling fully engaged and enjoying what they were learning. We have seen great outcomes since, with our improved knowledge and skills resulting in better quality beverages. I would definitely recommend the Canadian barista academy to other hospitality businesses."   Emma Woodward Manager STOCK [FOOD & DRINK] MARKET Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel  405 Spray Avenue Banff, Alberta Canada, T1L 1J4