Cafe owner who loves our students
"We love these guys! Finally, A coffee training school that understands that we need “work ready” Barista’s, We get all our staff from The Barista Academy."

Patt, Café Owner

Upskilling working barista's
"I go to all the Specialist Series Workshops, they're awesome, even though I'm already a barista I always learn something new or different, these guys really care about passing on valuable knowledge."

Cody Barista @ Strawberry Alarmclock

Industry advocate
"I think training that gives students a broader set of skills and knowledge and time to practice will bring huge benefits to the entire coffee industry. Café owners, roasters, trainees and customers will all be rewarded - We needed this!"

David Thomas, Founder of Atomic Coffee Roasters & owner of Extraction Specialists

100% hands-on barista course
"I did the 5 Day barista course. It was lots of fun and a great introduction to making proper coffee. All our time was spent making coffee, not filling out course books. I enjoyed every moment of it! Nic is a fabulous tutor."

Hannah - Auckland

From no experience to working barista
" It was really freaking awesome! And definitely worth doing the 3 week course to perfect my techniques."

Leo - Barista @ Coffee Club

New skill for my gap year
" The course was fantastic, the trainers superb and the support with finding work afterwards, amazing! Making coffee got me the money for Camp America, I can't thank you guys enough."

Brandon - Barista @Altura Coffee Roasters

Professional Development for Barista's & Trainers
"I love the Specialist Workshops and make sure I get along every month - Keeps me at the top of the game & in touch with new ideas."

Kylie - Roaster & Barista Trainer

Training the Trainers
"We regularly send our Barista Trainers to Nic for upskilling and polishing, they get so much from it, he really knows his stuff!"

Carey - Owner of Excelso Coffee Roasters Tauranga

Had a certificate but couldn't get a job
" Even though I had a certificate no one would hire me, they wanted 1-2 years experience. So I invested in some extra training with The Barista Academy, wow there was so much I didn't know, no wonder no-one would hire me! Now I have solid skills I walked straight into a great job."

Helen - Barista @ Coffee Club

School Holiday Barista Courses
"We always promote The Barista Academy School Holiday Courses. It's brilliant for those who plan on getting part-time job or who are off to University."

Christine – Careers Advisor, Westlake Girls

Barista who learnt more
"I thought I was a great Barista when I signed up for an NZ coffee course. Without bruising my ego, Nic helped me refine my skills and expertise. "

Alex March, barista, UK

How do you get 1-2 years experience?
"I thought I could just walk into a cafe, get a job and they would train me. I soon found out cafes don’t have time to train on the job. I did the Pro Course while I was studying at uni they got me up to speed quickly and I walked into a great job."

Linh - Barista @ Black and Gold

Don't Waste Your Money On Other Courses
"These guys are the bomb! You will learn everything!!!! They drill you till you can make awesome coffee - you have to earn your certificate here. Love that when your coffee is up to scratch they hook you up with work."

Jamie, temp barista while at uni