Complete Barista Training Course (2 Days) – Lock In Today's Price, Choose Dates Later

Prerequisite: No prior experience required.
Duration: 10:30am to 5pm both days
Location: Any Lab — Your Choice (Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, or Vancouver)
Language of instruction: English only

This 2-Day intensive track combines our popular Barista Levels 1–2–3–4 classes into one continuous, high-efficiency training framework at a special registration rate. You may take the two days consecutively or spread them out over different weeks (Day 1: Levels 1 & 2; Day 2: Levels 3 & 4) — there is no time limit to complete your course track.

Lock in today's price — choose your dates later
Pay today's price now and your course is locked in at that price, no matter when you take it. Then pick your dates whenever you're ready. You choose which of our published class dates you attend — not custom dates. All classes run on the dates shown on our online calendar: https://canadianbaristainstitute.com/apps/bookthatapp/calendar. You can take the days back-to-back or spread them across different weeks or months — there is no time limit. Dates that are not on the calendar are not available with this product; if you need training on your own dates, see Private Groups below.

After purchase: you'll automatically receive an email with a booking code for your course. Use the code on our calendar to reserve your seats — no need to email us. Once a seat is reserved, standard rescheduling fees apply to changes.

Prefer fixed dates?
If you would rather take both days together as a single scheduled course block, you may view our 2-Day Course with published regional dates here →

Who is this course for:

• You are looking to earn a professional certificate of completion and gain the practical, hands-on skills needed to start or advance your career in the high-tier, third-wave artisan coffee industry.
• Perfect for everyone from complete beginners starting their journey to experienced coffee professionals looking to master advanced technical espresso extraction and dialing-in science.
• Cafe owners and managers looking to drastically elevate their establishment's beverage standards, workflow efficiency, and consistency.

Curriculum: Even if you have read barista how-to books, watched YouTube videos, or have prior cafe work experience, you are probably still struggling with extraction consistency and latte art. This intensive training program fixes that. Students receive personalized, step-by-step, repeatable, and highly practical hands-on instruction from our expert trainers.

You will master professional espresso extraction mechanics, milk micro-foaming and advanced latte art techniques (fully integrated into your curriculum), safe handling of commercial grinders and espresso machines, and coffee cupping protocols. You will learn to prepare the entire classic espresso menu to artisan standards.

Throughout this 2-day intensive program, you will learn to embody the true barista mission. Understanding the ‘why’ behind every step makes you entirely consistent for every customer, ensuring your cafe delivers maximum flavour and sweetness every single time.

Our education-first model contains no equipment sales pitches or hidden agendas—just pure, professional instruction designed to empower you to be the best coffee expert you can possibly be.

Registration: Pre-registration required, no drop-ins.

Class Sizes are strictly limited to small groups, ensuring almost all of your class time is spent hands-on at a live commercial espresso station.

Specials: Combine this track with our Opening a Coffee Business course to unlock complete operational mastery.

Private Groups: We regularly accommodate private team training on weekdays and weekends - just ask and we are happy to customize a schedule that works best for your coffee business needs.

Each class includes:

• Printed student manual, study guide, and certificate of completion
• Complimentary membership to the Wholesale Student Buying Club — alumni equipment discounts of 5–20% from suppliers across Canada, savings that can exceed the cost of the course when outfitting a café
• Free access to the CBI Dialing-In App and CBI Roast Log — digital tools you'll use long after class
• Lifetime Alumni membership and benefits — including exclusive access to low-cost consulting by the minute, available only to CBI graduates