Barista
Overview
The Barista course at CIS College takes you from the basics of coffee through to full espresso and brewing mastery over 30 hours of guided and hands-on instruction. You will learn how coffee is grown and processed, how to use espresso machines and grinders, how to extract and calibrate espresso, how to steam milk for latte art, and how to prepare a full range of coffee shop beverages and alternative brewing methods such as V60, French press, and batch brew.
The course runs in a hybrid format, combining classroom sessions with hands-on practice at CIS branches across Lebanon, so you build real barista skills behind the machine.
What You Will Learn
- The journey of coffee from farm to cup and the role of a barista
- How to use espresso machines, grinders, and essential barista tools
- Espresso calibration, dosing, and extraction principles
- Milk steaming techniques and microfoam for latte art
- Preparing coffee shop beverages such as espresso, americano, cappuccino, and latte
- Brewing with V60, French press, and batch brew methods
- Developing recipes and adjusting water-to-coffee ratios for consistency
Course Curriculum
| Module | What you cover |
|---|---|
| Coffee Fundamentals and the Barista Role | What coffee is, where it comes from, and the essential knowledge and responsibilities of a barista |
| Espresso Machines and Equipment | Espresso machine components, grinder types, and small tools such as the tamper, leveler, and scales |
| Espresso Brewing and Extraction | Espresso calibration, grind size, dosing, and recognizing over, under, and even extraction |
| Milk Steaming and Microfoam | Proper milk steaming technique, ideal serving temperature, and microfoam for latte art |
| Espresso and Milk Integration | Combining calibration and milk steaming to create the right texture and enhance latte art |
| Coffee Shop Beverage Menu | Preparing espresso, americano, ristretto, lungo, piccolo, cortado, cappuccino, and latte |
| Alternative Brewing Methods | V60, French press, and batch brew, and how each method changes flavor |
| Recipe Creation and Calibration | Developing brewing recipes, adjusting water-to-coffee ratios, and calibrating for consistency |
Who This Course Is For
- Anyone who wants to become a professional barista
- Coffee enthusiasts looking to master espresso and brewing techniques
- People considering a career in a coffee shop or hospitality setting
Target audiences
- Anyone who wants to become a professional barista
- Coffee enthusiasts looking to master espresso and brewing techniques
- People considering a career in a coffee shop or hospitality setting
Requirements
- No prior barista experience required
- Interest in coffee preparation and customer service
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