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The Gold Coast Coffee School
Since 2014

  • 4000+ students trained
  • Small Group Classes
  • One Commercial Coffee Machine&Grinder per Student
  • Real Cafe Environment
  • Focused on real cafe skills and hands-on practice

We take coffee training seriously


Fundamental Barista Course

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Espresso Extraction & Milk Texturing / Latte Art

Perfect for beginners and anyone wanting to build strong cafe fundamentals.


Home Barista

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Designed for home baristas wanting to take their espresso and milk texturing and latte art to the next level.

Bring your own coffee machine & grinder for personalised training.

Private in-home training sessions also available.


Barista Skills Development Session

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Ideal for students who have completed a beginner course and want additional coaching. Receive personalised feedback on espresso extraction, milk texturing, workflow and latte art to accelerate your progress.


Latte Art Workshops

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Whether your’ve just mastered a heart, are working towards your first Rosetta or refining advanced free-pour designs, our private one-on-one latte art workshops are tailored to your current skill level and goals.

Each Workshop is delivered as a private training session, allowing you to progress through a structured latte art pathway at your own pace. Receive personalised feedback while building consistency, improving milk texture and developing professional free-pour techniques.

  • Level 2, Latte art Diagnosis & Improvement Session
  • Level 3, Intermediate Latte Art Workshop
  • Level 4, Alternative Milk Latte Art Workshop
  • Level 5, Advanced Latte Art Workshop
  • Level 6, Competition & Signature Latte art Workshop

Advanced Espresso

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Explore the science behind espresso extraction and learn how to evaluate espresso balance, strength and extraction quality.


Barista Experience Session

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Designed for students who want to bridge the gap between training and real cafe work. Gain hands-on experience in a working cafe environment while building confidence, speed and workflow under trainer supervision.

Learn grinder adjustment, espresso dial-in, milk texturing, customer workflow while taking orders, preparing drinks and interacting with real customers under trainer supervision.


Coffee Class Packages

Beginner Package:

7 Hour Barista Foundation Course

Espresso Workshop+Barista Initiation+Latte Art Level 1

Certificate of Completion

$205/pp ($245, save $40)

Barista Package:

Job-Ready Barista Program, includes:

  • Beginner Package Class
  • 1 hour Private Guided Practice
  • 2 hours Real Cafe Barista Experience Session
  • 1 hour Private Latte Art Level up Session
  • 1 month Practice Membership
  • Barista Course Certificate of Completion

Milk and coffee beans not included during practice sessions.

$499/pp ($655, save $156)

Master Barista Package:

Complete Specialty Coffee Training Pathway, includes:

  • Beginner Package Class
  • 1 hour Private Guided Practice
  • 2 hours Real Cafe Barista Experience Session
  • 1 hour Private Latte Art Level Up Session
  • 1 hour Alternative Milk steaming and latte art Session
  • 1 hour Private Advanced Espresso Session
  • 6 months Practice Membership
  • Master Barista Course Certificate of Completion

Milk and coffee beans not included during practice sessions.

$799/pp ($1285, save $486)

Practice Membership:

Unlimited Self-Practice access during selected school trading hours.

Available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday,Friday

For students who have completed beginner package foundation course and can operate equipment safely and independently.

$99/month, milk and coffee beans not included.

Workshops

Coffee Cupping & Sensory Workshop

Develop your sensory skills through guided coffee tasting while exploring the flavours, origins and characteristics of specialty coffee.

Espresso Workshop

Discover the science behind espresso extraction and learn how grind size, dose and yield influence flavour, consistency and quality in the cup.

Filter Coffee Workshop

Explore popular brewing methods including V60, Origami, Kalita Wave and Hario Switch while learning how different techniques shape flavour, body and clarity.

Coffee Course Gift Voucher

Looking for the perfect gift for a coffee lover?

Our coffee course gift vouchers can be used for:

  • Beginner Barista Courses
  • Latte Art Classes
  • Home Barista Training
  • Private Training Sessions

Perfect for birthdays, special occasions, team gifts and coffee enthusiasts of all levels.

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