Courses

Barista Courses

Want to learn about the Compelling world of coffee, develop your barista skills, or open your own coffee shop? Whatever your goal, our Barista Courses have plenty to offer.

  • Become a highly skilled working barista within 30 days

  • Learn brewing methods, latte art and much more

  • Hands-on training with expert instructors

No previous experience required, just a passion for coffee and a desire to learn!

Intermediate

  • Advanced espresso calibration and sensory evaluation.

  • Brewing science: pour‑over, AeroPress, siphon.

  • Customer service and café operations.

  • Best for: Students aiming to work in specialty cafés worldwide.

Advanced

  • Competition‑level designs inspired by global champions.

  • Latte Art (free‑pour and etching techniques).

  • Creative integration with pastry presentatio.

  • Teas, Juices, Mojito

Why take the RCA Barista Course?

Discover the coffee industry from a barista’s perspective during this intensive 30-day course.

You will learn:

  • The ins and outs of coffee equipment

  • Different roasting methods, coffee types and history

  • Specialty techniques including AeroPress, Chemex, V60, Filter, and French Press

  • How to match grind size, brew time, and coffee to water ratios with roast type and origin

For established baristas, you will develop and enhance your existing skill set as you’ll also cover advanced techniques such as complex brewing methods, extraction, flavour development, and more.

Entrepreneurs and aspiring coffee shop owners will also greatly benefit from the management topics of the course as we touch on coffee business practices, efficient workflow, costs, and customer service.

Pastry is more than technique, it is a narrative through flavor, texture, and design. At Roast Coffee Academy, we bring together global patisserie traditions and creativity, offering students the chance to master timeless skills while experimenting with local ingredients.

Join our pastry track, you step into a world where precision meets imagination, and where every creation reflects international excellence and regional identity.

Cake Masterclass

Learn the art of cake creation from sponge to sculpted masterpieces. Students explore flavor pairing, layering techniques, and decorative finishes inspired by both European patisserie and African ingredients.

Best for: Aspiring pastry chefs and enthusiasts seeking professional cake artistry.

Icing Techniques

From buttercream to fondant, this course covers the full spectrum of icing styles. Students practice piping, texturing, and advanced decorative methods used in competitions and high-end bakeries worldwide.

Best for: Bakers aiming to elevate presentation and master global icing traditions.

Cookery Foundations

From buttercream to fondant, this course covers the full spectrum of icing styles. Students practice piping, texturing, and advanced decorative methods used in competitions and high-end bakeries worldwide.

Best for: Bakers aiming to elevate presentation and master global icing traditions.

Pastry Courses

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