Employability and Careers
Barista training that helps people into work, for councils, colleges and employment programmes across London
Our employability courses give learners practical barista skills, a first step into hospitality and the confidence to apply for jobs in coffee. We work with programme teams to fit the training around your learners and your goals.
What learners gain
Every course is hands-on, so learners spend their time at the machine, not just listening.
Practical barista skills
Espresso, milk texturing, the main drinks on a café menu and how to keep a coffee bar clean and organised.
Customer service
Taking orders, talking to customers and staying calm at busy times, the skills every café employer looks for.
Confidence for interviews
Tips on what café managers look for, and real experience behind a coffee bar that learners can talk about.
Certificate of completion
Every learner receives a certificate to show employers what they have learnt.
Our programmes
Two formats work especially well for employment programmes, and we can adapt either one to suit your learners.
Barista Skills
A single 3-hour session: a practical introduction to espresso, milk and customer service.
Barista Basics
Four 3-hour sessions that build skills step by step, ideal for learners preparing for work.
Small groups
Two trainers for every group of up to 8 learners, so everyone gets plenty of time at the machine. Larger groups are welcome with support from our trainer network.
At your venue or ours
We bring all the equipment, coffee and milk to your premises, or host the course at a working coffee roastery in London.
How it works
We make it simple for programme teams, and take care of the planning, equipment and paperwork.
01
Get in touch
Tell us about your organisation, your learners, your preferred dates and where you would like the training to take place.
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We plan together
We agree the content, group size, timings and any access or support needs, and confirm everything in writing.
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We deliver the training
Both trainers arrive with all the equipment, coffee, milk and materials needed for a practical, hands-on session.
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You receive your reports
After the session we send attendance registers, learner certificates and a summary of feedback for your records.
Talk to us about your programme
Tell us about your organisation, the number of learners, your preferred dates and whether you would like training at our roastery or at your venue. We will get back to you with a tailored proposal.