Hands-on, real-world training
Learn from the roasters at Bean Culture in Mitchell. Hands-on barista training for coffee lovers, home enthusiasts and anyone looking to work in a café.
Next class
Saturday 10 October 2026
10:00am – 2:00pm
Looking For Work Course
Our courses
Whether you're brewing better coffee at home or chasing a career in cafés, our hands-on courses give you real skills, confidence and a deeper understanding of coffee.
Perfect for coffee lovers$150
2 hoursUp to 6 peopleDigital certificate
Make café-quality coffee at home: grinder tuning, espresso, milk texturing and your first latte art.
Next: Sat, 21 Nov
Get job ready$300
4 hoursUp to 6 peopleDigital certificate
Everything you need to start work as a café barista, from opening to closing.
Next: Sat, 10 Oct
Booking
Choose your course and find a date that works for you.
Our classes are intentionally kept small so you get real time on the machine and personalised help from your trainer.
What to bring
Just yourself. We provide the coffee, milk, machines and training equipment. Comfortable clothes and enclosed shoes are recommended.
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My bookings →All courses are non-refundable for change of mind. You're welcome to change your course date up to 5 days before your booked lesson, to a new date with availability. If you can't attend, you can gift your spot to someone else. If Bean Culture cancels a course, you can choose a full refund or a new date.
Real stories
The teacher was fun and explained everything in details. We learnt so much about coffee from the seed to the flavourful coffee we drink. It is actually an art that needs precision
This was a fantastic class!! The teacher was awesome and we learned so much. Being absolutely beginners at this he had so much patience with us and I can’t wait to go home and show off my new latte art skills.
The class was informative and engaging. The teacher was very knowledgeable and able to answer all our questions, giving one-on-one guidance, advice and demonstrations. Highly recommend.
Teacher was amazing at explaining everything with what you need to do and how, amazing experience.
Very knowledgeable and personable with lots of information and very passionate about his art of Barista!!!
I had a fantastic afternoon learning about all things brewing coffee - from grinding the beans, pulling the perfect espresso shot, to getting beautiful, silky steamed milk. The teacher was a proper coffee nerd, and made every step seem easy and fun! I left the class feeling extra enthused and keen to apply what I have learned to my little machine at home. Thank you!!
I picked a great day for the course and as everyone else had attended a morning session I scored a one-on-one learning class. My teacher was incredibly friendly, approachable and knowledgeable being able to cater to what I wanted to learn and achieve in the class. I used some fantastic pieces of equipment which I wouldn't have had the opportunity otherwise. I was able to consider how I could adapt it to my home setup and what I should purchase in the future to further my craft. I can see how this would be great if you were a professional barista and wanted to focus on improving one or two certain aspects, being that you wouldn't often have time to focus and experiment much day-to-day. It is also a great course if you just want to learn the process, recipe and how to make a great brew at home. If you have any semi-automatic style coffee machine you should be able to adapt it to home and learn what needs adjusting if certain aspects are not on point.
Great teaching, great information, super enjoyable course.
Really enjoyed the class
A Bean Culture barista course makes a brilliant gift for anyone who loves coffee. Gift vouchers can be used for any Bean Culture barista course and can be sent directly to the recipient.
Your course doesn't end when the class does
Every student gets a free profile on Bean Culture Barista Jobs — our own job board where cafés, coffee carts and event companies look for trained baristas.
Free profile, included
Switch it on after your course. Add your suburb and the days you're free.
Your certificate shows
Employers can see you've been trained — and by whom.
Shifts and jobs
See work that local businesses post, from one-off events to regular shifts.
You stay in control
Your phone and email stay private until you choose to share them.
1,550+
baristas trained
Spend your time actually making coffee — not watching someone else do it.
Small classes mean more machine time, individual feedback and fewer people waiting around.
Learn inside Bean Culture Coffee Roastery in Mitchell rather than a sterile classroom.
Understand what happens before the coffee even reaches the espresso machine.
Receive a digital certificate when you successfully complete your course.
See where our coffee is roasted and learn how roasting influences flavour and extraction.
| Compare | Perfect for coffee loversHome Barista Course | Get job readyLooking For Work Course |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Coffee lovers and home espresso users | People wanting café employment |
| Duration | 2 hours | 4 hours |
| Experience | Beginner friendly | Beginner / job focused |
| Focus | Better coffee at home | Real café barista skills |
| Class size | Up to 6 people | Up to 6 people |
| Certificate | Digital certificate included | Digital certificate included |
| Price | $150 | $300 |
| Book | Book |
Still unsure? Call us on 02 6223 2200.
Absolutely. A short amount of structured, hands-on training can save months of trial and error. You'll understand why your coffee tastes the way it does rather than simply following a recipe.
Some cafés do train inexperienced staff, but many employers prefer applicants who already understand grinder adjustment, espresso extraction and milk texturing. Our Looking For Work course is designed specifically to help bridge that gap.
Choose Home Barista if you primarily want to make better coffee at home. Choose Looking For Work if you're hoping to work in a café or want a deeper understanding of commercial espresso preparation and workflow.
Yes. Students receive a digital Bean Culture certificate after completing their course.
No. Both courses are beginner friendly.
Just yourself. We provide the coffee, milk, machines and training equipment. Wear comfortable clothing; enclosed shoes are recommended.
Yes. You can move your booking to another date with availability up to 5 days before your course, online from your confirmation email, or give your spot to someone else.
Yes. Gift vouchers can be used for any of our barista courses and are emailed to the recipient, straight away or on the day you choose.
Our roastery is at U5, 47-49 Vicars Street, Mitchell ACT. If you get lost, just give us a call on 02 6223 2200.
Bean Culture
U5, 47-49 Vicars StreetMitchell ACT 291102 6223 2200Get directionsReady to brew?
Whether you want café-quality coffee at home or the confidence to walk into your first barista job, we'll help you get there.