Barista Training & Coffee Roasting School in Vancouver, BC

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📍 3711 1st Ave, Burnaby, BC V5C 3V6
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Our trainers deliver hands-on barista education and coffee roasting training in espresso, latte art, and coffee business operations for aspiring baristas, roasters, and café owners in Vancouver. Small classes, real café workflow, and unbiased instruction with no equipment sales.

Our courses welcome all levels — from beginners to working pros. All students must pre-register and pay online. We do not accept payment at the school. Space is limited — register early to secure your spot.

Coffee Business Courses in Vancouver

Our 2-day Opening a Coffee Business course and 4-Day Coffee Business + Barista Bundle are built around 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.

Espresso & Latte Art Classes in Vancouver

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 Burnaby lab.

Barista Level 1 — Vancouver

Step-by-step foundational barista method — grinder mechanics, milk texturing, artisan drink standards, and introductory latte art. No experience required.

Barista Level 2 — Vancouver

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.

Barista Level 3 — Vancouver

Palate development through blind cupping, the Coffee Wheel of flavours, and dialing in by taste. The drinks curriculum continues alongside advanced latte art technique.

Barista Level 4 — Vancouver

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.

Complete Barista Bundle (2-Day) — Vancouver

All four barista levels in two intensive days. The fastest path to artisan specialty café-ready skills in Vancouver.

Opening a Coffee Business Course (2-Day) — Vancouver

The complete blueprint for opening and operating a profitable coffee shop in Canada. No vendor bias. No commissions.

Coffee Business + Barista Bundle (4-Day) — Vancouver

CBI's most comprehensive barista and business training — all four barista levels plus the full coffee business course in one program.

Coffee Roasting Training in Vancouver

Our Burnaby lab is Canada's only CBI campus offering hands-on coffee roasting training. Whether you want to understand the craft of roasting or build a career in it, we have a program for every level of commitment.

Coffee Roasting Level 1 — Vancouver

A 3-day hands-on introduction to artisan coffee roasting — cupping, tasting calibration, roast profiles, Maillard reaction science, equipment operation, and safety. You'll roast coffee and take samples home. No experience required.

Roasting + Barista Bundle (5-Day) — Vancouver

Coffee Roasting Level 1 combined with our complete barista training in five intensive days. Learn to roast coffee and perfect your brewing and latte art skills in one streamlined program.

Roasting + Business + Barista Bundle (7-Day) — Vancouver

CBI's most complete coffee training program — roasting, barista skills across all four levels, and the full café business course in one week. The ultimate career-building bundle for serious coffee professionals.

Home Barista Experience in Vancouver

Home Barista Experience — Vancouver

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 Vancouver

Private Group Training — Vancouver

Custom barista training for café teams, corporate groups, and private events — scheduled weekdays or weekends around your timeline. Contact us to build your session.

Inside the Vancouver Barista Lab

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Food During Class

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Vancouver

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. Coffee Roasting Level 1 is a 3-day intensive.

How much does barista training cost?
Pricing varies by course and changes seasonally. Visit our Vancouver 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's 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'll train on professional-grade espresso machines, grinders, and brewing equipment used in artisan cafés 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.

Do you offer coffee roasting courses?
Yes — and our Burnaby lab is the only CBI campus in Canada where you can take hands-on coffee roasting training. Coffee Roasting Level 1 is a 3-day intensive covering roast profiles, cupping, tasting calibration, equipment operation, and safety. We also offer 5-Day and 7-Day bundles that combine roasting with barista training and business courses. See roasting courses here.

Is parking available at the Vancouver lab?
Visit our Vancouver parking and travel page for current parking details near our Burnaby lab at 3711 1st Ave.