Qualified Barista Award, online
The same Qualified Barista Award as our 3-day classroom course, earned online at your own pace. Five online courses, then a practical assessment reviewed by our trainers, with or without a coffee machine. Plus three bonus courses, three guides and the Barista CV Builder, included.
- 5 coursesbarista, latte art and Level 1 HACCP
- + bonuses3 courses, 3 guides and the CV Builder
- Practicalthree short videos, with or without a coffee machine
- Awardyour Qualified Barista Award certificate
Get the award · €395 See what you get
Everything included: five courses, the practical review, three bonus courses, three guides, the CV Builder and a reference letter.
For anyone who wants a job in coffee
Cafés hire people who can make a good coffee and look after customers from day one. This award shows you can, wherever you’re starting from.
- Heading abroadWorking holidays and travel: café jobs are everywhere, and a barista skill travels with you.
- Between jobsA practical skill and an award to put on your CV, learned at your own pace.
- StudentsFlexible café work around your studies, with the skills to get hired.
- Starting outYour first job in hospitality, with the barista, latte art and food safety basics already done.
2,000+ qualified baristas, and counting
Some of the baristas who earned the Qualified Barista Award with us, certificates in hand. Online, you earn the same award at your own pace.
“Fantastic experience and a great way to not only enhance the CV.”Colette · Barista Workshop
“Loved it, was such fun. Learned so much.”Eibhlin · Latte Art Masterclass
“Great day, great course, would highly recommend.”Mark · Barista Workshop
Your award, and the proof employers want
€272 of extras, included
Three more courses with their own certificates, three guides to keep and the Barista CV Builder. They’re yours from day one, and they aren’t needed for the award.
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FreeSix steps to the Qualified Barista Award
Take the courses in order. Each one ends with a quiz. Complete every section and the practical, and you receive the Qualified Barista Award certificate. Level 1 HACCP also gives you its own certificate.
- 1
Course 1Barista Level 1
Beans, grinding, dialling in, a great espresso, milk for every drink and a clean, safe station.
- 2
Course 2Barista Level 2
Consistency and tasting, speed on a busy bar, filter and batch brew, equipment care, and your trial shift.
- 3
Course 3Latte Art Level 1
Glossy milk, a steady pour, the heart and the tulip.
- 4
Course 4Latte Art Level 2
The rosetta, advanced tulips, the swan, and six cups the same at speed.
- 5
Course 5Level 1 HACCP
The food safety skills every café expects from day one, with its own certificate.
- 6
Practical assessmentShow us your skills
Two ways, both reviewed by our trainers: film an espresso, steamed milk and a latte art pour, or, with no coffee machine, pass our online Bar Skills Assessment and film three short videos with no coffee needed.
All of this comes with the award
| Award courses | |
|---|---|
| Barista Level 1 | €99 |
| Barista Level 2 | €99 |
| Latte Art Level 1 | €49 |
| Latte Art Level 2 | €49 |
| Level 1 HACCP, with its own certificate | €69 |
| Bonus courses, each with its own certificate | |
| Allergen Awareness Free | €69 |
| Customer Service in Hospitality Free | €49 |
| Manual Handling Awareness (theory) Free | €25 |
| Get the job | |
| Barista CV Builder: CV, cover letter, interview and trial-shift prep Free | €49 |
| Bonus guides (PDF) | |
| Home Barista Handbook Free | €19 |
| Latte Art Practice Plan Free | €12 |
| Café Barista Toolkit Free | €49 |
| The award | |
| Practical review and feedback from our trainers, and the Qualified Barista Award certificate | Included |
| A training reference letter for employers: every course, score and certificate, and our trainers’ comment | Included |
| Bought separately, at standard prices | €637 |
| The Qualified Barista Award (online) | €395 |
The bonus courses and guides are yours to use any time; they aren’t needed for the award. See inside the CV Builder.
The Qualified Barista Award
When our trainers approve your practical, you receive the Barista School Ireland Qualified Barista Award certificate: a record of the skills you’ve shown, to share with employers and add to your CV and LinkedIn.
Start your Qualified Barista Award
- 5 online courses Barista Level 1 and 2, Latte Art Level 1 and 2, Level 1 HACCP
- Your practical reviewed by our trainers, with or without a coffee machine
- €272 of free extras 3 bonus courses, 3 guides and the Barista CV Builder
- Your award certificate, plus a reference letter for employers
Everything in it costs €637 bought separately. See the full list
- Rated 4.9 on Google
- 15+ years training baristas in Ireland
- Practical reviewed by real trainers
- Certificates employers can check online
- Practical reviewed within 3 working days
- 14-day refund*
- Secure payment by Stripe: card, Apple Pay or Google Pay
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Good to know
How long does it take?
There’s no time limit. Each barista and latte art course is 8 short lessons and a quiz (Level 1 HACCP has 9), so most people can work through a course in a few evenings. Your progress is saved on your device.
What do I film for the practical?
It depends on your route. At a coffee machine: an espresso shot, steaming milk and a latte art pour. With no machine: a talk-through of the espresso workflow, your pour technique using water in any jug, and a short customer-service role-play. Upload them to Google Drive, Dropbox or YouTube (unlisted) and send the links from your award page. Our trainers watch them and reply with feedback.
Can I get a refund?
Yes: 14-day refund.* *Terms apply.
Do I need a coffee machine?
No. If you can use one (at work, at a friend’s café or at home), you can film your practical on it. If you can’t, choose the no-machine route: pass our online Bar Skills Assessment (25 real bar situations, many with pictures), then film three short videos with no coffee needed. Both lead to the same award. Your reference letter says which route you took, and suggests a short trial shift so an employer can see you at the machine.
How fast will I hear back?
Our trainers review your practical within 3 working days and email you their feedback, or your award.
What if my practical isn’t there yet?
Our trainers tell you what to work on. Practise, film again and send new videos. There’s no extra charge and no limit.
Do I get a certificate for each course?
Bought as the award, each course is a section of it, so the one certificate you get is the Qualified Barista Award at the end. Level 1 HACCP is the exception: it has its own certificate, because employers ask for it. The bonus courses (Allergen Awareness, Customer Service and Manual Handling Awareness) each give their own certificate too.
I’ve already passed some of the courses. Can I still get the award?
Yes. If you buy the courses one by one, you get a certificate for each. When you’ve passed all five with the same email address, we invite you to take the last step: the practical review and award, €59. Buying the award in one go is better value, with €272 of free extras.
I’m heading to Australia, Canada or the UK. What else will cafés ask for?
Cafés everywhere hire on a short trial shift, and your award, your CV and your reference letter help you get one. Some countries also ask for a local certificate that you can only do there, and it’s quick and cheap: in Australia, an RSA if the venue serves alcohol and, in some states, a food handler certificate; in the UK, cafés usually ask for Level 2 Food Hygiene; in Canada, a provincial food handler certificate (for example in Ontario). The “Finding a job” guide in the CV Builder walks you through it.
Do I get a reference for employers?
Yes. With your award we send a training reference letter on Barista School Ireland letterhead. It lists every course you passed, with dates, scores and certificate IDs, how your practical was assessed, and a comment from our trainers. It’s a training reference (we haven’t employed you), so it’s honest about what it covers, which is exactly why employers trust it.
Can an employer check my award?
Yes. Every certificate has its own ID that anyone can check at baristaschoolireland.ie/verify. The check shows the award, your name and the date, never your email.
Is it an accredited qualification?
Yes. You will receive a Barista School Ireland (BSI) / QBA accredited certificate.
Ready for the job
- The Qualified Barista Award certificate, with an ID employers can check
- A training reference letter from Barista School Ireland, listing every course you passed and our trainers’ comment on your practical
- Your own Level 1 HACCP certificate, which cafés ask for, plus Allergen Awareness, Customer Service and Manual Handling Awareness certificates from the bonus courses
- A CV, cover letter and interview answers from the Barista CV Builder
- Feedback from our trainers on your practical, with or without a coffee machine
- A pocket guide for every course, plus the Home Barista Handbook, Latte Art Practice Plan and Café Barista Toolkit