Barista
Wallace State Community College
The Barista course provides hands-on training in specialty coffee preparation and customer service. Participants learn espresso extraction, milk steaming, brewing methods, drink preparation, equipment operation, food safety, and café workflows while developing the technical and customer service skills needed for employment in coffee shops, cafés, restaurants, and hospitality settings.
Duration
8 hours
Cost
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Format
Hybrid
Dates
Since Jan 2026
Credentials this program stacks toward
No program pathways.
Detailed information about this program
This hands-on course prepares participants for entry-level barista positions through instruction in espresso preparation, milk texturing, brewing methods, beverage recipes, customer service, café operations, food safety, and equipment maintenance. Students gain practical experience using commercial coffee equipment while developing the technical, operational, and hospitality skills required in professional café environments.
What you need to earn this credential
Exam Requirements
Participants must demonstrate competency in all required barista skills through hands-on performance evaluations and instructor assessment. Competency must be demonstrated in beverage preparation, espresso extraction, milk steaming, brewing methods, customer service, food safety, equipment operation, and café procedures to earn a certificate of completion.
Eligible funding programs
No funding information available.
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