Barista Academy.
The only public barista courses in Banská Bystrica. From your first espresso to latte art — we’ve been teaching the craft since 2011.
★★★★★5,0 · 29 reviews on Google
Choose your course.
Four courses depending on where you’re at right now — from your first cup at home to working behind the bar. Click through to see what each one teaches you, and the next available date.
Barista Basic kurz
For complete beginners who want to understand how a truly great espresso — and the drinks made from it — comes together.
- How an espresso machine works and what shapes the taste of espresso
- Correct grinding, dosing and even tamping
- Pulling a balanced espresso and reading extraction (time, flow, taste)
- Steaming and texturing milk into silky microfoam
… and 2 more skills — full course syllabus →
Latte Art kurz
For baristas and enthusiasts who already handle espresso and milk and want to pour like pros.
Required beforehand: Espresso and milk foam basics — latte art builds on good foam. Start here →
- Preparing perfectly glossy microfoam as the base of every design
- Proper pouring technique: height, tempo and pitcher position
- Your first design — the heart
- Tulip and rosetta, step by step
… and 2 more skills — full course syllabus →
Barista Profi kurz
For professionals, café staff and advanced enthusiasts who want to take their craft to the next level.
Required beforehand: Espresso and milk foam basics — Pro builds on them. Start here →
- Advanced extraction: dialing-in, ratios, temperature and pressure
- Consistent espresso prep at service pace
- Professional milk work and texture for latte art
- Sensory basics and cupping — evaluating coffee flavor
… and 3 more skills — full course syllabus →
Barista Home kurz
For home coffee lovers who want to get the most out of their home espresso machine or bean-to-cup machine.
- Getting the most out of a home espresso machine or bean-to-cup machine
- Choosing and properly storing fresh coffee
- Adjusting grind and dose with tools you already have at home
- Pulling espresso and frothing milk on a home machine
… and 2 more skills — full course syllabus →
How much does a barista course cost?
An honest answer, prices included: courses run from 99 € to 179 € depending on focus. We break down exactly what you get for your money — and which course is right for you — in the article.
We also teach the teachers.
In September 2025 we ran a professional workshop at 365.labb on Lazovná Street in Banská Bystrica for 52 educators from 20 vocational schools across Slovakia — teachers of gastronomy, hospitality and services. Together we cupped specialty coffees and explored ways to bring the modern barista craft into vocational training. When the people who pass skills on to others trust our school to teach them, that’s the best reference we could ask for.
We use quality ingredients.
In our courses and in our café we work with Rajo milk — stable foam, premium texture for latte art and consistent taste in every cup.
Škola baristu® is our registered trademark — the only public barista courses in Banská Bystrica, teaching the craft since 2011.
Training for your business.
Café, restaurant or office? We’ll train your staff on-site and dial in your equipment so every cup is worth it.
What our graduates say.
Barista Academy · Google„Marek Svitek bol topka 👌🏼. Veľmi šikovný chalan. Podanie teoretickej aj praktickej časti bolo úplne zrozumiteľné a hlavne je veľmi ľudský a vtipný človek. Kurz obsahoval všetko čo mal, takže som nad mieru spokojná. Ďakujem Škole Baristu 🙏🏼☀️"
„veľmi dobré školenie a hlavne skúsenosť. V podstate, sa človek dozvie o káve všetko, od pestovania, výberu kávy, spracovanie kávy, praženie , súčasťou je návšteva v pražiarni a potom to najdôležitejšie , kávový nápoj. Tu od mlynčeka, kávovara, príslušenstva až po samotné espresso a ďalšie nápoje. Máte možnosť si vyrobiť espresso na profi strojoch , urobiť si capucchino , napeniť mlieko a robiť si vzory na káve. Veľmi dobrý výklad, príjemný mladý muž , Marek Svítek . Prednáška nenudí, musíte sa pripraviť , že ochutnáte viacero káv, u mňa zareagovalo telo, že som zaspal až po polnoci a počítal som ovečky. Odporúčam každému, čo sa chce dozvedieť viac o káve a nápojoch z kávy, zvlášť ak doma máte kávovar, zvlášť pákový. Som veľmi rád, že som to absolvoval, neľutujem vôbec, boli to tri a pol hodinky, príjemne strávené ."
„Najlepsie skolenie ake som absolvovala. Vyborne vysvetlene. Moznost si to znova a znova skusat a pytat sa. To coho som sa najviac bala som sa naucila. A uz len trening a prax. Vyborne to bolo"
Frequently asked questions.
Who is the Barista Basic course for?+
For complete beginners who want to understand how a truly great espresso — and the drinks made from it — comes together. No prior experience needed.
Can I give a course as a gift?+
Yes. After ordering we’ll send you a gift voucher for the chosen course, and the recipient picks a date themselves once they’re ready.
Do you train companies or café staff?+
Yes — see the training block below. We train teams on-site and tailor the program to your equipment and menu.