Barista Academy
Whether you are just starting in the coffee industry, an enthusiast wanting to make café quality coffee at home, or a seasoned professional looking to take your craft to the next level, we guarantee we will help you make better coffee.
Our broad range of courses break down the fundamentals of coffee preparation in an easy to understand, step-by-step format, which will quickly have you advancing your knowledge and skills. With state-of-the-art equipment and small, intimate group sizes hosted by industry-leading barista trainers, the Between The Flags Barista Academy is the perfect place to both take your first steps and hone your coffee craft.
Our Courses
Barista Fundamentals
Our barista fundamentals course will introduce you to the theoretical and practical components of making a delicious cup of coffee.
Designed for the cafe all rounders, home espresso drinkers, coffee enthusiasts, or baristas looking to get a better understanding of the correct coffee making processes.
We will teach you all of the essential techniques needed to land that job as a barista or to take your home coffee game to the next level.
Filter Coffee Master Class
Brewing filter coffee is one of the most simple, accessible, and cost effective ways to make delicious coffee and it can be a whole lot of fun too.
During this course we will unpack the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to brew consistently delicious coffee at home, the office, in your cafe or when travelling.
We are able to cover the entire spectrum of brewing equipment and techniques or can focus solely on your preferred brew method, such as Aeropress, Pour Over, Batch Brew, or French Press. The choice is all yours.
Latte Art and Advanced Milk Techniques
Are you already making delicious coffee but cant quite achieve consistently silky milk?
Can’t figure out how to progress from pouring a simple blob to a swan no matter how hard you try?
Not sure how to stop your Soy mylk from curdling?
Then our Latte Art and Advanced Milk Techniques course is just what you need.
Covering all of the theoretical and practical techniques required to create the perfect milk for coffee and progressing onto pouring techniques and latte art patterns. We are able to help you progress no matter how advanced or basic your skill level is.
Advanced Espresso and Sensory Training
This advanced barista course is for those who want to dive deeper into the principles behind coffee preparation and build the skills required to produced consistently exceptional coffee.
Suitable for those already working in the coffee industry wanting to progress in their role, seasoned professionals seeking to gain specific advanced skills and knowledge, or any “coffee geeks” who love to learn the how’s and why’s behind their passion.
This course will be adapted to suit each individual’s needs and skill levels, covering what is relevant and important to you.
Home Barista Basics
Want to make café quality coffee in the comfort of your own home? It is easier than you think.
I know it may seem impossible to get the same delicious espresso and silky milk like your favourite local barista, but once you understand the variables and techniques behind the process you will be pouring silky flat whites in no time.
Much like our barista fundamentals course we will teach you all of the essential techniques and theoretical knowledge needed to take your home coffee game to the next level and create a greater appreciation for the craft of making coffee.
Designed for the home baristas, coffee enthusiasts, team bonding, or celebrating special occasions.
Behind The Brew
Mitchal Parkin is a renowned industry professional and competition barista with over 15 years of experience. His skills and knowledge gained through working as a Coffee Roaster, Barista, Coffee Consultant, Barista Trainer, and Café owner have given him a deep understanding of what goes into making an exceptional coffee.