Epifin Barista Academy training counter with commercial espresso equipment, Dhaka

Epifin Academy

Become a Professional Barista

Hands-on specialty coffee training on commercial equipment — built for real café careers in Bangladesh.

Barista steaming milk at the Epifin training counter

About the Academy

Where craft meets career

Epifin Coffee Roasters Barista Academy raises the standard of specialty coffee in Bangladesh. Students train inside a working café ecosystem — same machines, recipes, and service pace used across Epifin locations.

Certified Training · Hands-on Practice · Industry Standard Equipment

  • Mission-driven specialty coffee education
  • Training inside a live café workflow
  • Recipe standards used across Epifin cafés
  • Professional practice from dial-in to service

Why Epifin

Training that feels like the real job

Built for café careers — not classroom theory alone.

01

Real Café Experience

Train in a live café environment with real service flow and customer pace.

02

Professional Espresso Machines

Commercial-grade espresso machines and grinders used in professional cafés.

03

Experienced Trainers

Learn from baristas who run Epifin cafés and train staff daily.

04

Small Batch Training

Limited seats so every student gets meaningful machine time.

Programmes

Training courses

From beginner foundations to espresso mastery — find the path that fits your goals.

Beginner Barista Training

6 days · 3–4 hrs/day · Beginner · Featured

Beginner Barista Training

Six-day foundation programme — espresso, milk, brewing, latte art, workflow, and certification.

Certificate included

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Advanced Barista Training

8 days · Advanced · Featured

Advanced Barista Training

Dial-in mastery, speed, consistency, and advanced milk techniques.

Certificate included

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Café Management

30 days · Advanced

Café Management

Operations, costing, inventory, team communication, and service design.

Certificate included

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Beginner programme

6-day course syllabus

6 days · 3–4 hours per day · Commercial equipment · Led by a professional Epifin trainer

  1. Day 01

    Introduction to specialty coffee

    3–4 hrs
    • Coffee origins, varieties & processing methods
    • Sensory vocabulary: aroma, acidity, body, sweetness
    • Café hygiene, safety & equipment orientation

    Practical: Guided cupping session & palate calibration

  2. Day 02

    Espresso fundamentals

    3–4 hrs
    • Grinder calibration, dose, yield & extraction time
    • Reading shots: under-, over- & ideal extraction
    • Distribution, tamping & puck preparation

    Practical: Dial-in drills on commercial espresso machine

  3. Day 03

    Milk science & classic bar drinks

    3–4 hrs
    • Milk composition & microfoam theory
    • Stretching, texturing & temperature targets
    • Espresso, americano, macchiato & cortado standards
    • Cappuccino, latte & flat white ratios
    • Recipe cards, consistency & presentation

    Practical: Steaming drills & build full menu to spec on professional machine

  4. Day 04

    Alternative brewing & equipment care

    3–4 hrs
    • Pour-over (V60), French press & AeroPress
    • Brew ratios, water temperature & grind size
    • Filter coffee service for café menus
    • Daily cleaning, backflushing & group head care
    • Grinder burrs, calibration drift & troubleshooting

    Practical: Manual brewing at training stations & full maintenance routine on live equipment

  5. Day 05

    Latte art & bar workflow

    3–4 hrs
    • Milk texture for free-pour art
    • Heart, tulip & rosetta progression
    • Bar layout, mise en place & station setup
    • Multi-drink sequencing during rush periods
    • Quality checks without slowing service

    Practical: Guided latte art sessions & timed service simulations on commercial bar

  6. Day 06

    Customer service, assessment & certification

    3–4 hrs
    • Order taking, upselling & handling complaints
    • Waste control, costing basics & inventory awareness
    • Team communication behind the bar
    • Written exam: theory, recipes & hygiene
    • Practical exam: espresso, milk drinks & workflow

    Practical: Mock service scenarios, final skills test & certificate presentation

Curriculum

What students will learn

  • Espresso extraction
  • Milk steaming
  • Latte art
  • Grinder calibration
  • Brewing techniques
  • Coffee bean knowledge
  • Customer service
  • Café workflow
  • Hygiene & safety

Facilities

Training environment

Commercial equipment, dedicated brewing stations, and a classroom built for practice.

Training counter
Training counter
Commercial espresso machine
Commercial espresso machine
Dosing & tamping
Dosing & tamping
Hands-on practice
Hands-on practice
Latte art
Latte art

Validation

Certification & validation

Graduates receive an official Epifin Barista Training certificate with a unique ID. Employers can verify credentials online.

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  • Industry-recognised Epifin certificate
  • Unique certificate ID per graduate
  • Online verification for employers
  • Written and practical assessment required

Careers

Career opportunities

Paths our graduates pursue in Bangladesh and internationally.

  1. Path 1

    Café Barista

  2. Path 2

    Head Barista

  3. Path 3

    Coffee Trainer

  4. Path 4

    Café Manager

  5. Path 5

    Coffee Shop Owner

  6. Path 6

    International Career Opportunities

How it works

Training process

  1. Step 1

    Apply

    Submit your interest via form or WhatsApp.

  2. Step 2

    Consultation

    We match you to the right course and schedule.

  3. Step 3

    Training Starts

    Begin hands-on sessions at Epifin Academy.

  4. Step 4

    Practical Assessment

    Demonstrate skills on commercial equipment.

  5. Step 5

    Certification Issued

    Receive your verified Epifin certificate.

Gallery

Student gallery

Testimonials

What graduates say

The hands-on machine time changed everything. I went from nervous to confident behind a busy bar in two weeks.

Aisha Rahman
Aisha Rahman

Café Barista, Dhaka

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Our Beginner Barista Training is designed for people with no prior experience. Passion for coffee is enough.

Enroll

Start your coffee career with Epifin

Apply for the next training batch. Our team will contact you within 48 hours.