Discover the secrets to mastering the art of making a perfect cup of coffee.
Starting with the history of coffee, learn the fundamentals of the roasting process and how to ensure product quality. Practice the necessary skills from how to pull espresso shots to stretching your foam, as well as the importance of cleaning and caring for your coffee equipment.
Coffee enthusiasts wanting to work in a coffee shop will also learn tips for menu planning, pricing products, marketing a coffee shop and, most importantly, how to effectively serve customers.
Have an in-depth knowledge of coffee, from bean to cup
Demonstrate how to properly clean and care for the coffee equipment
Demonstrate how to level off ground espresso in preparation to tamp it
Be able to prepare a menu of coffee and espresso, along with learning basic customer skills
History of Coffee
Overview of Roasting and Impact on the Finished Product
Customer Service Basics
Menu Planning, Pricing and Marketing
Know Your Machine, Milk and Foam
Pulling the Perfect Espresso Shot
Menu of Specialty Drinks
Final Written Quiz & Practical Exams
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Students will be provided handouts on the first day of class.
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90% attendance
Students will have to accurately demonstrate the steps needed to prepare beverages as per the recipe and menu given to them by the instructor.
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Coffee lovers, high school students 18 years or older, Adult Basic Education (Pathfinders), au pair students, seniors, baristas, job seekers, college students
Barista, coffee attendant, coffee artist
Employment of food and beverage serving and related workers is projected to grow 5 percent from 2026 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations. Job opportunities in most dining establishments, as well as coffee shops such as Starbucks, Caribou, Dunkin', Panera and independent neighborhood shops. Hotels and grocery stores such as Harris Teeter also have their own baristas for their guests.
Coffee artist
Coffee attendant
Barista
HOS-4040A3
SEF-3001A3
Sameer Pawa
919-866-6158
[email protected]
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 328267 | 06/11/26 - 08/06/26 | Public Safety Education Campus | 155.00 | 5 | Register |
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