The Specialty Barista Course
Become a certified barista
Become a certified barista. Brew with Uganda's coffee experts and walk out with skills GCC & Kampala cafés are hiring for right now.
60 Days Intensive
Monday – Saturday
80% Hands-On · 20% Theory
Max 8 students per batch for 1-on-1 machine time
Next Intake
Next Month
Certificate
SCA-aligned
What You'll Learn
8 modules, start to finish
Module 1Coffee Fundamentals
Coffee origins, Uganda's coffee varieties, roasting basics, grinding and dosing.
- Coffee origins & Uganda's coffee varieties
- Roasting basics
- Grinding, dosing, tamping & extraction science
- Counter SOPs and associated HACCPs
- The perfect shot — over- and under-extraction
- Coffee grinder operation & calibration
Module 2Espresso Mastery
Operating commercial espresso machines, troubleshooting and standard operating procedures.
- Operating commercial espresso machines
- Troubleshooting common faults
- Machine SOPs & daily maintenance
Module 3Milk Science & Latte Art
Steaming and pouring technique — heart, rosetta, tulip, plus free-pour basics.
- Milk steaming & texturing science
- Pouring technique: Heart, Rosetta, Tulip
- Free-pour basics
Module 4Espresso-Based Drinks
Doppio, Ristretto, Romano, Lungo, Americano, Flat White, Café Latte, Macchiato and more.
- Doppio, Ristretto, Romano, Lungo, Americano
- Flat White, Café Latte, Macchiato, Spanish Latte
- Mocha, Caramel Macchiato, Cortado, Piccolo
- Red Eye, Black Eye, Dead Eye, Death Wish
- Hot Chocolate
Module 5Manual Brews
Pour-over, total immersion and advanced manual brewing methods — V60 to Ibrik.
- Pour Over — V60 & Chemex
- Total Immersion Brews — French Press & AeroPress
- Advanced Total Immersion — Siphon & Moka Pot
- Ibrik
Module 6Café Operations
Menu building, speed and workflow, customer service, hygiene, safety and cost control.
- Menu building
- Speed & workflow
- Customer service
- Hygiene, safety & café cost control
Module 7Cold Refreshments
Fresh juices, lemonades, coladas, mojitos, milkshakes, smoothies, iced teas and iced coffees.
- Fresh juices & lemonades
- Coladas & mojitos (non-alcoholic)
- Milkshakes & smoothies
- Iced teas & iced coffees
Module 8Career Prep
Barista job interview prep, CV building for Uganda & GCC, practical final exam and certificate award.
- Barista job interview preparation
- CV building for Uganda & GCC roles
- Practical final exam
- Certificate award ceremony
Includes
- All training materials + coffee beans for practice
- Uniform, apron & cap
- Certificate & transcript
- Job placement support with partner cafés in Kampala and overseas
Excludes
- Accommodation
- Meals
Entry Requirements
- No experience needed
- Age 14+
- Passion for coffee only
Investment
School Fees Structure
From $685 / 2,575 SAR for the course and certificate — accommodation optional.
| Program | Duration | Fees (USD) | Fees (SAR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Fee | 1st day | $35 | 132 SAR |
| Certificate Fees (SCA Certified) | 2 months | $50 | 188 SAR |
| Specialty Barista Course | 2 months | $600 | 2,255 SAR |
| Accommodation (no food) | 2 months | $110 | 415 SAR |
| Total (with accommodation) | $795 | 2,990 SAR | |
How to Pay
6-day training week, 3 hours per shift. Students may pay via mobile money or bank transfer — all accounts are registered in the name of Alex Kakembo.
MTN Mobile Money
0394 787 573
Airtel Money
0706 190 447
Bank Transfer
Centenary Rural Development Bank
3202304555
Alex Kakembo
Fees Policy
- 1A student will pay at least 45% of tuition to start the Full Barista Course theory (week one).
- 2A student will pay 70% of fees to start practical training.
- 3A student will pay 100% of tuition within one month of training.
- 4A student who fails to complete the agreed payment schedule will be fined 20,000/= for every day of delay.
- 5A student who fails to appear for a shift 30 minutes after start time will be penalized 20,000/=.
- 6A student who fails to notify management about an absence at least 5 hours before their shift will be penalized 20,000/=.
- 7A student found training without proper school uniform (black t-shirt, apron, long black trouser and cap) will be penalized 20,000/=.
- 8Absence from training without formal written consent from a guardian will result in direct expulsion.
- 9A student found eating training materials (e.g. coffee beans, milk, fruits, toothpicks) will be required to buy 5 items of what was eaten.
- 10Local and Gulf job connections are only extended to students who have completed full payment of fees.
Limited to 8 slots per batch
Book your seat with a half-fees deposit. Next Month intake, Nansana Campus.