Brew & Beyond: Barista Skills and Coffee Business

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Master the art of coffee brewing and barista skills while learning how to run a successful coffee business. Brew & Beyond equips you with hands-on techniques, café management tips, and entrepreneurial strategies to turn your passion for coffee into profit.

Course Content

Introduction to Coffee and Barista World
This module lays the foundation for your journey into the coffee and barista world. You’ll start by learning the story of coffee, from its origins as a bean to its transformation into the cup you drink. Next, you’ll explore coffee culture and the wide career opportunities it creates, from barista roles to café ownership. The module also introduces the essential tools and equipment every barista needs and dives into the basics of coffee beans—types, roast levels, and origins. By the end of this module, you’ll have a solid understanding of both the craft and the industry, setting you up for hands-on brewing in the next stage.

The Journey of Coffee – From Bean to Cup
Coffee Culture and Career Opportunities
Essential Tools and Equipment for Brewing
Coffee Beans 101 – Types, Roasts, and Origins
Introduction to Coffee and Barista World
Learner’s Activity

Fundamentals of Brewing
This module introduces the science and practice of brewing coffee. You’ll learn how factors like grind size, water ratio, and brewing time affect extraction, and how to control them for balanced flavor. You’ll explore manual brewing methods such as pour-over, French Press, and AeroPress, then move into mastering the espresso machine—the centerpiece of modern coffee shops. Finally, you’ll study how to troubleshoot common brewing mistakes, from sour extractions to bitter over-brews. By the end of this module, you’ll understand not only how to brew but also why each variable matters.

Espresso-Based Drinks and Latte Art
This module takes you beyond brewing into the craft of creating café-quality drinks. You’ll start with the foundation: pulling a perfect espresso shot. Then you’ll learn the techniques for steaming and frothing milk to achieve silky textures that pair beautifully with espresso. From there, you’ll explore how to prepare the classic drinks—cappuccinos, lattes, macchiatos, and mochas—by balancing espresso, milk, and foam. Finally, you’ll be introduced to latte art, where precision meets creativity, starting with simple designs like hearts and moving toward rosettas and tulips. By the end, you’ll be ready to serve drinks that are as visually appealing as they are delicious.

Customer Experience and Café Service Skills
A barista’s role goes far beyond making coffee. This module focuses on the customer side of the profession, where service, speed, and communication matter as much as brewing skill. You’ll learn how to organize your workflow for efficiency, maintain strict hygiene and safety standards, and interact with customers in a professional, welcoming way. Finally, you’ll explore how to create a memorable café atmosphere that keeps people coming back—not just for the drinks, but for the experience.

The Business of Coffee
This module shifts focus from barista skills to the business side of coffee. You will learn how to calculate costs and set profitable prices, where to source quality beans, milk, and equipment, and how to brand and market your coffee business. The lessons also cover modern sales strategies, from online platforms and social media to pop-ups and subscription services. By the end of this module, you will understand how to turn coffee-making skills into a business plan that is both sustainable and profitable.

Scaling and Professional Growth
This module focuses on what comes after mastering barista skills and running a small coffee setup. You will explore opportunities to work as a freelance barista at events, how to host coffee tastings and workshops to share your expertise, and what it takes to set up your own café or mobile coffee cart. The module also covers essential management skills, such as building a reliable team and organizing operations for growth. By the end, you will understand how to expand your coffee career from making drinks to managing people, events, and full businesses.

Final Project

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About Course

Course Content

The Journey of Coffee – From Bean to Cup

Coffee Culture and Career Opportunities

Essential Tools and Equipment for Brewing

Coffee Beans 101 – Types, Roasts, and Origins

Introduction to Coffee and Barista World

Learner’s Activity

The Science of Extraction – Ratio, Grind, Water, and Time

Manual Brewing Methods – Pour-over, French Press, AeroPress

Mastering the Espresso Machine

Troubleshooting Common Brewing Mistakes

Fundamentals of Brewing

Learner’s Activity

Crafting the Perfect Espresso Shot

Milk Steaming and Frothing Techniques

Classic Coffee Drinks – Cappuccino, Latte, Macchiato, Mocha

Introduction to Latte Art – Hearts, Rosettas, Tulips

Espresso-Based Drinks and Latte Art

Learner’s Activity

Barista Workflow and Speed of Service

Hygiene, Safety, and Cleanliness Standards

Customer Interaction and Communication Skills

Creating a Welcoming Coffee Experience

Customer Experience and Café Service Skills

Learner’s Activity

Pricing Coffee Drinks – Costs and Profit Margins

Where to Source Beans, Milk, and Equipment

Branding and Marketing Your Coffee Business

Online Sales, Pop-Ups, and Coffee Subscriptions

The Business of Coffee

Learner’s Activity

Freelance Barista Opportunities and Events

How to Host Coffee Tastings and Workshops

Setting Up Your Own Café or Coffee Cart

Building a Team and Managing Operations

Scaling and Professional Growth

Learner’s Activity

Final Project

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