Barista

Jump-start a career in the fast-growing coffee and hospitality industry with the Barista course at Wallace State Community College. This tuition-free Skills for Success course prepares students to work in coffee shops, restaurants, and cafés with hands-on training in espresso, coffee brewing, and customer service. Employers can also send staff to upskill in barista fundamentals.

BaristaAbout the Course
Students learn coffee brewing methods, espresso extraction, milk steaming, latte art basics, café operations, and customer service skills. Training emphasizes both technical skills and professionalism in a fast-paced environment.

This is a hybrid course, combining online theory with an in-person, 8-hour lab that provides hands-on training and practical application of skills.

Admission Requirements
This course is offered at no cost. Participants must be 16 years of age or older to enroll in this course. No diploma or GED required.

Career Outlook
• National median wage: ~$29,000/year

Industries You Can Work In
• Coffee shops and cafés
• Restaurants and hotels
• Hospitality and food service operations

Program Overview

Barista

Degrees/Awards Offered

WC

Availability

  • Day
  • Evening
  • Hybrid

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