BARISTA
SCHOOL
ESSENTIALS.From zero to certified barista in 6 days. Espresso, milk texturing, latte art, specialty coffee and café operations — all hands-on, all professional. Hotel, breakfast, dinner and city tours included.
NOT JUST
COFFEE.
A CAREER.The specialty coffee industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors in global hospitality. Our 6-day intensive gives you every skill — and the certificate to prove it.
No Experience
Required
Start from absolute zero. The programme is structured for complete beginners — no prior knowledge or coffee industry experience needed. We build you from the ground up, day by day.
Open to Everyone6 Days.
Full Programme.
Designed for people coming from abroad — arrive Sunday, graduate Saturday. Two sessions daily, hands-on every afternoon. Compact, structured, effective.
Morning Theory · Afternoon PracticeLatte Art —
Hands-On
The skill that gets you hired. Milk texturing, temperature control, and freehand latte art — heart, rosetta, tulip. Practice on real machines from day one.
Heart · Rosetta · TulipHotel, Breakfast
& Dinner
Arrive with nothing to organise. Hotel accommodation for all 6 nights, continental breakfast every morning and à la carte dinner every evening. Everything sorted.
Hotel · Breakfast · DinnerCity Tours
Included
Exclusive to our Barista School. Guided city tour included in every location — explore Banja Luka, Belgrade, Mostar or Podgorica with the rest of your cohort.
Guided · All 4 CitiesInternational
Certificate
Issued on the final day. Recognised by coffee shops, hotels, cruise lines and hospitality employers across the EU. Enters your record as supplementary professional education.
EU · Hotels · Cruise LinesWe confirm every application within 24 hours — no waiting.
Secures your seat. Counted toward total price.
Move to any future date at no cost. No money lost.
Hotel, breakfast, dinner, city tours, certificate — all in.
6 MODULES.
ONE CERTIFICATE.Every module is hands-on. Theory in the morning, practice on professional equipment in the afternoon.
Espresso &
Machine Mastery
The foundation of everything. Understanding your machine, dialling in the perfect shot, grind calibration, extraction variables and shot consistency under pressure. You don’t just learn theory — you pull hundreds of shots.
Enroll Now →- Espresso machine anatomy & operation
- Grinder calibration & dose control
- Extraction theory — time, pressure, temperature
- Shot consistency & troubleshooting
- Single vs double espresso standards
- Ristretto, lungo & specialty pulls
- Cleaning & maintenance protocols
- Water quality & its effect on espresso
Milk Texturing
& Latte Art
The skill that gets you hired. Perfect milk texture starts with temperature and microfoam. Then comes the pour — heart, rosetta, tulip. We practice until it’s consistent, not lucky.
Enroll Now →- Milk selection & fat content science
- Steaming temperature & angle technique
- Microfoam texture — silky, not bubbly
- Pouring speed & cup angle control
- Heart — the foundation pour
- Rosetta — intermediate freehand
- Tulip — layered pour mastery
- Oat, almond & alternative milk handling
Specialty Coffee
Origins
Know what’s in the bag. Single-origin, terroir, processing methods — why a Kenyan and an Ethiopian taste completely different. Guided cupping sessions included.
Enroll Now →- Major coffee growing regions — Africa, Americas, Asia
- Arabica vs Robusta — differences & uses
- Natural, washed & honey processing
- Terroir & altitude effects on flavour
- Reading a specialty coffee label
- SCA cupping protocol basics
- Flavour wheel & tasting vocabulary
- Seasonal availability & sourcing
Brew Methods
& Filter Coffee
Beyond the espresso machine. Pour over, French press, AeroPress, cold brew — the specialty coffee world is bigger than espresso. Know every method, know when to use each one.
Enroll Now →- Pour over — V60, Chemex technique
- AeroPress — inverted & standard method
- French press — immersion brewing
- Moka pot — stovetop espresso
- Cold brew — concentrate & ratios
- Grind size for each method
- Water temperature & brew time variables
- Ratio calculation — coffee to water
Coffee &
Food Pairing
What to serve with what — and why. Acidity, sweetness, bitterness — understanding how food amplifies or clashes with coffee. Essential for any café or hotel environment.
Enroll Now →- Flavour pairing principles for coffee
- Breakfast & brunch coffee pairings
- Chocolate, pastry & espresso combinations
- Cold brew with food — summer menu strategy
- Tea & alternative hot beverages
- Menu construction for a café environment
- Upselling technique — coffee & food combos
- Seasonal menu adaptation
Café Operations
& Career
Graduate ready to work — anywhere. Café setup, workflow, stock management, customer service standards and direct career placement. Hotels, specialty coffee shops, cruise lines, EU market.
Enroll Now →- Café station setup & daily workflow
- Rush hour management & speed technique
- Stock control & ordering basics
- Customer service standards
- Health & hygiene regulations
- EU barista job market overview
- Cruise line & hotel barista positions
- Building your professional portfolio
The foundation of everything. Machine operation, grind calibration, shot consistency, extraction theory. You pull hundreds of shots.
The skill that gets you hired. Microfoam technique, temperature control, freehand latte art — heart, rosetta, tulip.
Know what’s in the bag. Single origin, terroir, processing methods, guided cupping sessions. 8+ coffee regions covered.
Beyond the espresso machine. Pour over, AeroPress, French press, cold brew — 6+ brew techniques, all hands-on.
What to serve with what — and why. Flavour pairing, menu design, upselling strategy for café environments.
Graduate ready to work — anywhere. Café workflow, stock control, career placement — EU, hotels, cruise lines.
6 DAYS.
FULL PROGRAMME.Fly in. Train intensively. Leave with a certificate and the skills to work in any professional café, hotel or hospitality environment.
Two sessions daily. Six days straight. The complete Barista School Essentials programme — 6 modules, espresso mastery, latte art, specialty coffee and café operations. Compact. Structured. Effective.
Everything Covered.
In 6 Days.
Same Content · Same Certificate · All 4 Cities
The Barista School Essentials is built for complete beginners who want a professional qualification without a months-long commitment. Every module is covered, every skill is practised hands-on. You leave with the same internationally recognised certificate whether you join in Banja Luka, Belgrade, Mostar or Podgorica.
- 6 consecutive days — arrive Sunday, graduate the following Saturday
- All 6 modules — Espresso, Latte Art, Coffee Origins, Brew Methods, Food Pairing, Café Operations
- Professional equipment — commercial espresso machines, grinders, all brew stations
- International certificate issued on the final day — recognised across EU hospitality
- Guided city tour included in every location — exclusive to Barista School
- €300 deposit secures your seat — remainder in 2 instalments before start
Arrive with nothing to organise. Hotel accommodation for all 6 nights. Continental breakfast every morning before training. À la carte dinner every evening at local restaurants — proper regional cuisine, every night. Plus an exclusive guided city tour of your chosen location. You arrive with a bag. Everything else is sorted.
CHOOSE
YOUR CITY.Hotel, breakfast, dinner and city tour included in every location. Same certificate, same instructors, same 6-day programme.
Luka
gorica
grade
Every price is all-inclusive. Hotel, breakfast, dinner and city tour — all 4 cities, same programme, same certificate. €300 deposit · 3 instalments · transferable reservation.
ENROLL IN
BARISTA SCHOOL.Fill in your details — our team contacts you within 24 hours to confirm your seat and arrange payment. No commitment until you’re ready.
- We contact you within 24 hours via email or WhatsApp with full details and next steps.
- €300 deposit secures your seat — counted toward total price. Remainder in 2 instalments before course starts.
- Reservation is fully transferable to any future date at no cost. No money lost if plans change.
- City tour included in every location — exclusive to Barista School, organised and guided.
Submit your details for the Barista School Essentials. Our team confirms your seat and sends payment details within 24 hours.
Information used solely for enrollment coordination · No third-party sharing
Direct email:
kucha@barakademija.com
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EVERYTHING
YOU NEED TO KNOW.The most common questions about the Barista School — what’s included, how it works, and what happens after. Still unsure? Write to us directly.
01
Do I need any coffee or barista experience to enroll?
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Is everything really included in the price?
03
What is the city tour and when does it take place?
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How do I pay and what does the €300 deposit cover?
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Can I change my city or date after booking?
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What career opportunities does the certificate open?
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Can I take both Barista School and Bartender School?
START YOUR
BARISTA CAREER.
6 days. One certificate. Hotel, breakfast, dinner and city tour included. Our team responds to every application within 24 hours — no scripts, no waiting, a real person every time.