2-DAY BARISTA TRAINING CLASS

A HANDS-ON COURSE DESIGNED FOR BARISTA STAFF TRAINING AND HOME ENTHUSIASTS
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

The Complete 2-Day Barista Training Experience

Perfect for coffee shop staff, aspiring coffee professionals, and passionate home baristas, this immersive 2-Day Barista Training Class builds a complete foundation in espresso, milk, and quality coffee brewing. Through guided, hands-on instruction with professional equipment, you’ll learn to extract balanced espresso, steam and texture milk, pour latte art, prepare all the classic espresso based drinks, and master the variables that shape coffee flavor. Discover how to taste, adjust, and troubleshoot with precision—and gain the confidence to craft exceptional coffee on any coffee bar.

Real-World Barista Training That Builds Confidence

Whether you’re preparing for a career in a quality-driven café, training your staff, or refining your craft at home, this course gives you the skills and confidence to perform like a professional. Led by a team of seasoned coffee educators inside one of the most advanced training facilities in the country, you’ll practice on commercial espresso machines, precision grinders, and today’s leading coffee brewing equipment. Every exercise connects what you taste in the cup to the technique behind it, helping you understand the why behind every move and build consistent, repeatable excellence behind the bar. You’ll also take home a 60-page binder packed with class notes, resource materials, and step-by-step guides that reinforce everything you learned.

A Modern Approach That Delivers the Highest Training Value

Most barista programs require you to take four to five separate classes (often on different dates) to cover only a fraction of what you learn here in two focused days. Many rely on lecture-heavy, test-based instruction like common SCA certificate programs, leaving students with theory but little real-world useable skill.

At Texas Coffee School, we take a results-driven approach that combines essential coffee theory with intensive, on-bar application. Every concept is explained, demonstrated, and practiced with purpose so you understand not just how to make great coffee, but why it works. This immersive model delivers the highest training value and measurable impact for your investment, giving you the capability, confidence, and results you can taste the moment you return to your café or home bar.

Recognized Certification and Proven Success

Upon completion, you’ll earn our internationally recognized Certificate of Barista Training, a credential respected across the specialty coffee industry. Since 2010, thousands of graduates from around the world have trusted Texas Coffee School to launch successful barista careers, elevate café quality, and pursue mastery in their craft. Whether you’re new to coffee or growing your professional skills, you’ll leave with the recognition, confidence, and capability to stand out in any setting.

Planning to Open a Coffee Shop?

If your goal is to start or grow a coffee business, our 3-Day Coffee Business Master Class® is the better fit. It includes everything from this 2-Day Barista Training Class (and significantly more), plus complete coffee business start-up education, detailed planning resources and tools, equipment guidance, menu planning, and in-depth operational strategy and systems. The 2-Day Barista Training Class focuses exclusively on hands-on barista development and coffee mastery—perfect for baristas, café teams, and passionate enthusiasts looking to elevate their craft.

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Course Overview

Day One Class Topics Include:

  • The History and Science of Espresso
  • Comparing Espresso Machine Types and Their Parts
  • Developing Your Espresso-Tasting Palate
  • Proper Espresso Grinding, Dosing, Puck Prep, and Tamping
  • Brew Ratios and Extraction
  • Proper Use of Espresso Machines
  • Grinder Types, Calibration, and Shot Timing
  • Introduction to Milk Science
  • Proper Milk Steaming and Texturing (Dairy and Plant-Based Milks)
  • Milk Pouring Mechanics
  • Introduction to Latte Art
  • Classic Espresso and Milk-Based Drink Preparation (Espresso, Macchiato, Cappuccino, Latte, Cortado, Americano, Mocha)
  • Workflow Efficiency and Consistency
  • Basic Espresso Equipment Cleaning, Care, and Maintenance
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Day Two Class Topics Include:

  • Foundational Overview of Coffee – From Seed to Cup
  • Coffee Origins & Processing Methods
  • The Essential Elements to Quality-Oriented Coffee Brewing
  • Developing Your Coffee Tasting Palate
  • How to Determine Correct Coffee to Water Ratio
  • Proper Grind Size/Setting
  • Selecting an Appropriate Water Temperature
  • How to Determine Appropriate Brew Time
  • Selecting an Optimum Brewing Method for Your Coffee
  • Proper Operation of Brewing Equipment
  • Water Quality
  • Coffee Freshness and Storage
  • Troubleshooting Poor Tasting Coffee
  • Human vs Machine Coffee Brewing
  • Pour-Over Coffee Brewing
  • Cold Brew Coffee Brewing
  • Cleanliness and Upkeep of Brewing Equipment
  • How to Properly Use a French Press, Chemex, Aeropress, Clever Dripper, Professional Batch Brewer, and Cold Brew Iced Coffee Systems
  • Cleanliness and Upkeep of Brewing Equipment
  • Free Time + Practice

Plan Your Trip

Nearby Airports

DALLAS FORT WORTH (DFW)
DALLAS LOVE FIELD (DAL)

NEARBY HOTELS

Hampton Inn & Suites - Arlington South (DISCOUNTED RATE)
1100 E. Interstate 20
Arlington, TX 76018
(Partner Hotel - Discounted Rate)
(817) 419-3700 | WEBSITE

ALOFT DALLAS ARLINGTON (DISCOUNTED RATE)
4432 S. Collins Street
Arlington, TX 76018
(Partner Hotel - Discounted Rate)
(682) 321-7575 | WEBSITE

CLASS LOCATION & TIME

DAY 1

9:00am – 5:00pm
Lunch will be provided

DAY 2

9:00am – 3:30pm
Lunch will be provided

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A Texas Coffee School 2-Day Barista Training gift certificate is a perfect gift for any coffee enthusiast at any interest level! Our gift certificates arrive quickly, are transferrable, and can be redeemed easily in our normal online checkout process. We host this class nearly every month, and we post class dates 2-3 months in advance for your convenience.

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By submitting payment and/or by attending any Texas Coffee School class you are agreeing that you (a) have fully read and completely agree to the Texas Coffee School Terms & Conditions, (b) have reviewed the course description and Refund & Rescheduling Policy within our Terms & Conditions more than 14 days prior to the course start date, (c) you understand no exceptions will be made to our Refund & Rescheduling Policy (d) you understand that Texas Coffee School does not offer refunds if you, or someone you are registering are unable to attend, or do not attend the class, (e) you may only reschedule if all criteria in our Refund & Rescheduling Policy are met* and (d) Texas Coffee school is not a career school or vocational school as defined by the Texas Education Code.

Discounted price only applies to currently posted class dates. Some exclusions apply. Please contact us if you have questions.
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2-Day Workshop Individual Classes Cost Breakdown:
Barista Training (Part 1) Espresso – $385.00
Barista Training (Part 2) Milk – $360
Foundations of Coffee – $185.00
Coffee Extraction – $409.00
Coffee Brewing Methods – $360.00

Total Combined Costs: $1,699.00 / person

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