Barista Training & Courses

Barista Training Course
✓ Last updated 14 July 2026 · Bookings now open
Professional Barista Training in Sydney — From $99
Hands-on barista courses at Di Pacci's Sydney training academy. Beginner-friendly group classes, personalised 1-on-1 coaching, the nationally accredited Prepare and Serve Espresso Coffee qualification (SITHFAB025), and advanced latte art training — all taught on commercial equipment used in real Australian cafés.
Book Group Class · $99 1-on-1 Training · $249 Talk to a Trainer — (02) 9758 0760
Registered Training Organisation & NSW Food Authority Approved Provider
Di Pacci Coffee Company is an Australian Registered Training Organisation and an approved Food Safety Supervisor training provider. Our nationally accredited courses produce certificates recognised across the Australian hospitality industry.
RTO Code 45805 NSW Food Authority 83859
4 Course options
$99 Starting from
150–180 Minutes hands-on
RTO Registered provider
Our Four Barista Training Courses
Whether you're starting a career as a barista, opening a café, or refining home brewing skills, there's a course built for you.
01 · Foundation · Most Popular
Barista Training Group Class
$99 per person · 150–180 min
⏱️ 150–180 min 👥 Group 📅 Fortnightly
- Espresso extraction fundamentals
- Milk texturing for flat whites & lattes
- Grinder adjustment & dialling in
- Latte art foundations
- Café workflow & cleaning
02 · Personal · Fast Track
1-on-1 Personalised Barista Training
$249 per person · 150–180 min
⏱️ 150–180 min 👤 1-on-1 📅 Your choice
- Espresso preparation & milk texturing
- Latte art coaching (heart, rosetta, tulip)
- Machine programming & setup
- Drink assembly & consistency
- Cleaning & maintenance routines
03 · Career Path · Nationally Accredited
Prepare & Serve Espresso Coffee — SITHFAB025
$249 per person · Blended
📜 Accredited 💻 Online + In-Person 🏢 RTO 45805
- Industry-standard espresso preparation
- Milk drinks to commercial spec
- Coffee quality control
- Food safety & hygiene
- Statement of Attainment certificate
04 · Advanced · Specialist
Advanced Latte Art Coaching
$150 per session · Focused
🎨 Advanced 👤 Focused 📅 By appointment
- Advanced milk texturing control
- Pour technique refinement
- Design execution (heart, rosetta, tulip, swan)
- Competition-ready presentation
- Drink consistency at speed
Meet Your Trainer
John Cafferatta
Lead Barista Trainer · Di Pacci Coffee Company Barista Academy
John is a specialty coffee professional and certified Q Grader with over 20 years of experience across roasting, sensory evaluation, brewing and education. Over his career he has trained thousands of coffee professionals, with a focus on bridging technical precision and real-world café application — so students leave genuinely job-ready, not just certified.
His teaching combines specialty-coffee expertise with practical education frameworks and a strong commitment to skill development and pathways into employment. At Di Pacci's Sydney academy, that translates into hands-on sessions on commercial equipment where every student builds real confidence behind the machine.
☕ Certified Q Grader 📅 20+ Years Experience 🎓 Roasting · Sensory · Brewing 👥 Trained Thousands of Baristas
What You'll Walk Away With
Every Di Pacci barista course delivers tangible skills, equipment time, and recognition.
- Certificate of completion — issued for every Barista Foundations course (group or 1-on-1).
- Statement of Attainment for SITHFAB025 — for accredited Prepare and Serve Espresso Coffee students (nationally recognised).
- Hands-on time on commercial coffee equipment — the same machines used in Australian cafés.
- A skill set that travels — confidence behind any commercial espresso machine, anywhere in the country.
- Industry network access — Di Pacci is connected to cafés, hospitality groups, and equipment suppliers across Australia.
Who These Courses Are For
Aspiring Baristas
Starting a career in coffee. Build foundation skills on commercial equipment