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Hospitality · Specialty Coffee Programme

Certificate in Barista Arts

Master practical barista competencies — from espresso extraction and milk texturing to latte art and café service — ready for cafés, coffee chains, hotels, and specialty coffee establishments in Singapore and beyond.

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12
Weeks
36
Contact Hours
3
Modules
16+
Min. Age
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

Practical barista training for real café environments

The Certificate in Barista Art equips learners with the practical barista competencies required for employment in cafés, coffee chains, restaurants, bakeries, hotels, and specialty coffee establishments in Singapore and the region. Learners undergo intensive practical sessions that simulate real café environments.

Hands-on espresso preparation
Milk steaming and latte art
Specialty coffee beverage preparation
Café workflow efficiency
Customer engagement
Hygiene and equipment maintenance
Industry-standard café practices
Latte art being poured into a coffee cup
Intensive hands-on practice

Espresso, steaming, and latte art practised on industry-standard equipment.

COURSE AT A GLANCE

Everything you need to know, at a glance

Study Mode
Part Time
Course Duration
12 Weeks
Total Contact Hours
36 Hours
Schedule
Weekend
12 Sundays · 3 Hours / class
Delivery Mode
E-learning / Face-to-Face
Certification
Certificate in Barista Arts
MODULES & ASSESSMENT

Three modules. Thirty-six hours. One confident barista.

Each module runs for 12 hours and is assessed to industry standards, building from coffee fundamentals to a full practical café simulation.

01Module 01

Coffee Fundamentals & Espresso Operations

12 HoursWritten Examination
Module Coverage
  • Introduction to Coffee & Café Industry
  • Coffee Beans & Roasting Fundamentals
  • Espresso Machine Operations
  • Espresso Extraction & Calibration
Learning Outcomes
  • Understand the coffee industry and café operations.
  • Identify different coffee beans, origins, and roasting profiles.
  • Operate espresso machines safely and efficiently.
  • Perform espresso extraction and calibration to achieve consistent quality.
02Module 02

Specialty Coffee Preparation & Latte Art

12 HoursWritten Examination
Module Coverage
  • Milk Texturing & Latte Art
  • Specialty Coffee Beverage Preparation
Learning Outcomes
  • Texture milk to industry standards for various beverages.
  • Create basic and intermediate latte art designs.
  • Prepare a range of espresso-based and specialty coffee beverages.
  • Apply beverage presentation techniques and quality standards.
03Module 03

Café Service Operations & Practical Café Simulation

12 HoursWritten Examination + Practical Assessment
Module Coverage
  • Customer Service & Café Workflow
  • Hygiene, Food Safety & Equipment Maintenance
  • Practical Assessment & Café Simulation
Learning Outcomes
  • Deliver professional customer service in a café environment.
  • Apply food hygiene, workplace safety, and equipment maintenance procedures.
  • Demonstrate teamwork and workflow management during café operations.
  • Perform end-to-end café service through practical simulation and assessment.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Open to beginners — no experience needed

  • Minimum age requirement: must be 16 years old
  • No prior barista experience required
  • N Level or equivalent (recommended)
  • Final admission decision rests with the Academic Advisory Board
TEACHER-TO-STUDENT RATIO

1 : 15(Lecture)

Small class sizes keep practical sessions focused, with plenty of hands-on time on the espresso machine.

The final decision concerning admission to the programme rests with the Academic Advisory Board.

PROGRAMME FEES

Transparent, all-in course fees

A part-time programme priced for accessibility — fees cover registration, tuition, and course materials. The registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

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Part-time · Singapore Dollars
Fee Breakdown
Registration Fee (Non-Refundable)S$100.00
Course FeeS$400.00
Course Materials FeeS$100.00
Total FeesS$600.00
WITHDRAWAL, TRANSFER & REFUND

A clear, fair refund policy

Students who wish to withdraw or transfer to another programme must notify Lumax Academy in writing before the commencement of the course. The application fee paid is non-refundable and non-transferable.

100%
Maximum Refund

Refund of course fee if written notice of withdrawal is received: More than 30 days before the Course Commencement Date.

50%
Partial Refund

Refund of course fee if written notice of withdrawal is received: Before, but not more than 30 days before the Course Commencement Date.

25%
Partial Refund

Refund of course fee if written notice of withdrawal is received: After, but not more than 15 days after the Course Commencement Date.

0%
No Refund

Refund of course fee if written notice of withdrawal is received: More than 1 day after the Course Commencement Date.

CERTIFICATION

“Certificate in Barista Arts”

Awarded by Lumax Academy Pte Ltd on successful completion of all three modules, including the written examinations and the practical café simulation assessment.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Where this certificate can take you

Graduates may pursue entry-level roles across cafés, coffee chains, hotels, and specialty coffee establishments.

Junior Barista
Café Barista
Specialty Coffee Assistant
Café Service Crew
Beverage Preparation Assistant
Coffee Shop Crew
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Ready to pull your first perfect shot?

Tell us a little about yourself and our team will share the next intake dates, schedule, and enrolment details for the Certificate in Barista Arts.

Schedule
Weekend · 12 Sundays · 3 hrs/class
Duration
12 weeks · 36 contact hours
Mode
E-learning / Face-to-Face

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