Canadian Barista Institute's Montréal lab offers professional barista training and coffee business education in Saint-Laurent. Whether you're starting your first café or advancing your espresso skills, our hands-on courses cover everything from foundational technique and latte art to complete business planning. All courses available in English and French.Voir les cours en français →
Our instructors deliver unbiased, hands-on training with no equipment sales and no commissions. All students must pre-register and pay online. Space is limited — register early to secure your spot.
Coffee Business Courses in Montréal
Our 2-day Opening a Coffee Business course and 4-Day Coffee Business + Barista Bundle cover the real numbers behind a viable Canadian café — floor planning, equipment selection without vendor bias, labour costs, and menu structure. Unbiased instruction with no commissions and no equipment sales agenda. Also available as a bilingual English/French cohort.
Espresso & Latte Art Classes in Montréal
Our four progressive barista levels take you from espresso fundamentals through to the most advanced latte art and consistency standards — using third-wave artisan methods in small, hands-on class formats at our Saint-Laurent lab.
A deeper dive into espresso science with more practice time, one-person bar operation, and demystifying the myths and numbers behind coffee. Learn the drinks: espresso, macchiato, cortado, cappuccino, latte, and flat white. Intermediate latte art.
Palate development through blind cupping, the Coffee Wheel of flavours, and dialing in by taste. The drinks curriculum continues alongside advanced latte art technique.
Consistency training — correcting technique flaws and building the repeatable café-ready standards every working barista needs. The drinks curriculum and latte art reach their most advanced level.
A relaxed 1.5-hour hands-on espresso workshop for artisan coffee lovers at any level. Go beyond pods and automatic machines — learn the real techniques professionals use to pull a great shot. No experience required.
Private Group Barista Training in Montréal
Private Group Training — Montréal
Custom barista training for café teams, corporate groups, and private events — scheduled weekdays or weekends around your timeline. Contact us to build your session.
Cours de Barista en Français — Montréal
Tous nos cours principaux sont disponibles entièrement en français à notre lab de Saint-Laurent. Formation artisane, instruction sans biais, aucune vente d'équipement.
Méthode barista fondamentale étape par étape — mécanique du moulin, texturation du lait, standards artisans et latte art d'introduction. Aucune expérience requise.
Plongée plus profonde dans la science de l'espresso, opération de barista individuel, et démystification des mythes du café. Les boissons : espresso, macchiato, cortado, cappuccino, latte et flat white. Latte art intermédiaire.
Développement du palais par dégustation à l'aveugle, la roue des saveurs du café, et réglage par le goût. Le curriculum des boissons continue avec le latte art avancé.
Formation à la consistance — corriger les défauts de technique et bâtir les standards reproductibles que tout barista professionnel doit maîtriser. Latte art au niveau le plus avancé.
You'll have plenty of opportunities to make and enjoy coffee throughout the day. We recommend bringing snacks and a packed lunch to maximize your class time.
Do I need previous barista experience? No experience required for Level 1. Our courses are designed for complete beginners through to experienced baristas looking to refine their skills.
How long are the classes? Class lengths vary by level: Barista Level 1 is 3.5 hours, Level 2 is 2.5 hours, Level 3 is 3.5 hours, and Level 4 is 3 hours. Our 2-Day Complete Barista Bundle runs across two full days, and the 4-Day Bundle combines all four levels with our Coffee Business Course.
How much does barista training cost? Pricing varies by course and changes seasonally. Visit our Montréal courses page for current pricing and available bundle discounts.
Will I receive a certificate? Yes. Every student who completes a course receives a certificate of completion, along with a printed manual and study guide. Complete all four barista levels and receive your full CBI Barista Certification.
How many students are in each class? We keep our classes small on purpose. Small group sizes mean more hands-on time per student and more direct feedback from your instructor — that is a core part of how CBI teaches.
Do you offer gift certificates or flexible scheduling? Yes to both. Our flexible scheduling bundles let you purchase a course at the current price and choose your dates later — no time limit. They make excellent gifts. See flexible bundle options here. Check our website for current seasonal pricing before it changes.
What equipment will I use during training? You will train on professional-grade espresso machines, grinders, and brewing equipment used in artisan cafes across Canada. CBI sells no equipment and earns no commissions — so every recommendation you receive is completely unbiased.
Do you sell or recommend equipment? No. CBI has a strict no equipment sales, no commissions policy across all four of our Canadian campuses. Our instructors give completely unbiased recommendations — your success is the only agenda in the room.
Can I take courses in French? / Puis-je suivre des cours en francais? Absolutely. We offer all major barista and coffee business courses entirely in French at our Montreal lab. Browse French courses here / Voir les cours en francais ici.
Offrez-vous des cours en francais? Oui. Tous nos cours principaux sont disponibles entierement en francais a notre lab de Saint-Laurent — Niveaux 1 a 4, le Forfait Barista 2 jours, et le cours Barista a la Maison. Voir les cours en francais.
