Student Wholesale Buying Club

This is a members-only program available to all of our past and present students who have completed, at minimum, the Opening a Coffee Business Course.

This is a members-only program available to all of our past and present students who have completed, at minimum, the Opening a Coffee Business Course.

Your certificate isn’t just proof of training—it’s also a tool for gaining access to discounts. Many suppliers, whether they are on our Approved Page or not, are open to supporting our alumni because they want more Canadian Barista Institute students as customers.

Over the years, we’ve seen that when students show their certificate—digitally or in print—even suppliers who have never heard of CBI often offer a discount. Think of your certificate as leverage: it demonstrates credibility, professionalism, and belonging to a community that suppliers respect.

The suppliers listed are just a starting point. In reality, there’s an un-ending number of trusted suppliers out there. We encourage you to approach them with confidence and ask for a discount.

Finally, money raised through this process helps us support not-for-profit groups and charities assisting vulnerable communities across Canada. Learn more about our Changing Lives Through Coffee program.

After you complete your Business Course, please reach out to find out what other equipment and pricing is available to you.