The Barista Fundamentals are four core courses designed to launch the career of Baristas and cafe owners to be. These 4 four courses, taken as 1 coffee-knowledge course and a 3-part espresso and milk steaming course series, will provide a core foundation of knowledge as well as a practical tool kit to use in any commercial espresso bar setting. This course is designed to mirror the body of knowledge required to complete the Barista Guild of America’s Level 1 certification, a nationally recognized credential for professional baristas.

Each course in the series is 3 hours in length and is limited to 5 students to ensure ample time for practice, dialogue, and constructive feedback on individual progress. Students who complete the Level 1 series also receive 2 books, 1 Latte Art DVD, and several handouts with practical information to bring back to their cafe.

Who should take this course:

• Baristas new to the industry
• Cafe owners to be
• Professional baristas seeking to pass the BGA Level 1 exam
• Barista trainers and advanced baristas seeking a comprehensive refresher and further skills for improved internal trainings
• Home baristas looking for the most comprehensive approach to espresso preparation

When baristas have completed this series, baristas will:

• Practice proper maintenance procedures for espresso machines and grinders
• Taste, evaluate and prepare espressos to Specialty Coffee Association of America standards
• Properly steam milk and pour latte art

In addition, students who complete this course and pass the BGA level 1 exam can save cafes an average of $9000 per year by developing skills that reduce waste and increase speed behind the espresso bar. These courses establish a thorough training foundation for smaller cafes seeking to save time and expenses related to training and offer a substantial return on investment. For Job-seeking baristas, these courses advance your credentials and gives your resume an advantage above the competition. Show your employers your dedication to the craft by earning your BGA Level 1 certification and pursuing further professional development, and watch your job prospects grow!

TampCamp Barista Fundamentals Complete Series ($900, 12 hour course over two days) Take all the Barista Fundamentals classes for $100 off the regular price Coffee Brewing and Agriculture Espresso Theory and Maintenance Hands-on Espresso Technique Milk Texturizing Technique August 28th – 29th, 10:00am – 5:00pm – Boston September 27th – 28th, 10:00am – 5:00pm – Boston October 13th – 14th, 10:00am – 5:00pm – New York November 10th – 11th, 10:00am – 5:00pm – New York November 28th – 29th, 10:00am – 5:00pm – Boston

Brewing and Agriculture ($250, 3 hour course) August 28th, 10:00am – Boston September 27, 10:00am – Boston October 13th, 10:00am – New York November 10th, 10:00am – New York November 28th, 10:00am – Boston Espresso Theory and Espresso Equipment Maintenance ($250, 3 hour course) August 28th, 2:00 pm – Boston September 27th, 2:00 pm – Boston October 13th, 2:00 pm – New York November 10th, 2:00 pm – New York November 28th, 2:00 pm – Boston Hands-on Espresso Technique ($250, 3 hour course) August 29th, 10:00am – Boston September 28th, 10:00am – Boston October 14th, 10:00am – New York November 11th, 10:00am – New York November 29th, 10:00am – Boston Milk Steaming and Latte Art Technique Tier I ($250, 3 hour course) August 29th, 2:00 pm – Boston September 28th, 2:00 pm – Boston October 14th, 2:00 pm – New York November 11th, 2:00 pm – New York November 29th, 2:00 pm – Boston