Coffee & Bars
Barista Certificate
Espresso, milk texturing and coffee counter workflow for beginners.
- 40–55 min
- 20-question assessment
- Free test · No experience required
€9.90only if you pass
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Barista and bar courses with a verifiable certificate
Cafés and bars are fast, social places to work, and they often hire beginners. A barista needs to understand espresso and milk, a bartender needs to serve quickly and responsibly, and everyone behind the counter needs hygiene, cash handling and teamwork.
Our coffee and bar courses cover the practical basics: setting up the counter, pulling a balanced espresso, texturing milk, building drinks to the recipe, cleaning the equipment, checking ID and serving alcohol responsibly, handling payments and controlling stock. Study for free and pay only if you pass.
- 4 courses, free to study
- 20-question test, 75% to pass
- €9.90 certificate, only if you pass
- Verifiable online by employers
4 coffee and bar certificates
Coffee & Bars
Bartender Basics Certificate
Bar set-up, core drinks and responsible beverage service.
- 35–45 min
- 20-question assessment
- Free test · No experience required
€9.90only if you pass
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Coffee & Bars
Barback Certificate
Support the bar team with stock, ice, glassware and cleanliness.
- 25–35 min
- 20-question assessment
- Free test · No experience required
€9.90only if you pass
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Coffee & Bars
Coffee Shop Assistant Certificate
Counter service, food handling and till basics in a café.
- 35–45 min
- 20-question assessment
- Free test · No experience required
€9.90only if you pass
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Which café or bar role is right for you?
What does a barista do?
A barista prepares and serves coffee drinks — espresso, cappuccino, latte, flat white and more — and keeps the coffee counter running smoothly. The job combines technical skills, such as dialling in the grinder and texturing milk, with fast, friendly service.
Barista CertificateWhat does a bartender do?
A bartender prepares and serves drinks — beer, wine, spirits, mixed drinks and soft drinks — while looking after guests at the bar. Bartenders set up and stock the bar, follow drink recipes, take payments and serve alcohol responsibly, including checking ID and refusing service when needed.
Bartender Basics CertificateWhat does a barback do?
A barback supports the bartenders so they can keep serving: restocking drinks, ice and glassware, changing kegs, clearing and cleaning. It is a fast-paced role and a common first step towards becoming a bartender.
Barback CertificateWhat does a coffee shop assistant do?
A coffee shop assistant serves customers at the café counter: taking orders, handling payments, preparing simple drinks and food, and keeping the café clean and stocked. The role mixes counter service, food handling and teamwork.
Coffee Shop Assistant Certificate
Free guides
Read the course material before you start
Every module of our coffee and bar courses is also published as a free guide.
Coffee & bar
- Coffee basics and common drinks
- Setting up the espresso machine
- Grinding, dosing and tamping
- Pulling a balanced espresso
- Steaming and texturing milk
- Building the core menu drinks
- Counter workflow during a rush
- Cleaning and machine care
- Hygiene and food safety at the bar
- Friendly, fast guest service
- Bar and coffee counter set-up
- Core drinks and preparation steps
- Equipment care and cleaning routines
- Serving speed with consistent quality
- Responsible beverage service
- Taking and calling orders clearly
- Cash and card handling basics
- Stock rotation and waste control
- Hygiene at the counter
- Friendly, efficient guest interaction
Yes. Many cafés hire beginners and train them on their own equipment. Knowing the basics — espresso extraction, milk texturing, the main drinks and cleaning routines — helps you learn faster and do well in a trial.
The course is online: it explains the routines and the reasons behind good coffee and service, such as why a shot runs fast or how milk should look. You build the hands-on skill at work, on your venue's machine, and the course helps you understand what you are doing and why.
It depends on where you work. Some countries and regions require a minimum age, a responsible alcohol service permit or both before you can serve alcohol. Check the rules where you plan to work; your employer can tell you what is needed.
A bartender makes and serves drinks and looks after guests at the bar. A barback supports the bartenders by restocking, bringing ice and glassware, changing kegs and cleaning. Barbacking is a common first step towards bartending.