NextGenBartenders & Barista Academy
NGBBA · Bartending & Barista Certification

Master the craft.
Earn the certificate.

Hands-on bartending and barista training built for people who want more than a class — real technique, industry standards, and a certificate that means something behind the bar.

Training Hands-On, Practical
Programs Bartending & Barista
Outcome Certified & Career Ready
Programs at a Glance

Five certificates. One craft, done properly.

A quick look at each course — full syllabus and modules are just below.

Professional Bartending

6 Weeks·Beginner

Foundational technique, tools, and confidence to work a professional bar.

Syllabus

Mixology & Craft Cocktails

4 Weeks·Intermediate

Flavour, balance and presentation — building drinks with intention.

Syllabus

Barista Foundations

5 Weeks·Beginner

Coffee, equipment and workflow — the fundamentals every barista needs.

Syllabus

Espresso & Latte Art

4 Weeks·Intermediate

Extraction, milk texturing and pours that actually hold their shape.

Syllabus

Professional Hospitality & Service

3 Weeks·All Levels

The communication, composure and service standards that turn technical skill into a career — required alongside any bar or coffee program.

Syllabus
Full Syllabus

What each course actually covers

Every course is built from real modules and finishes with its own NGBBA certificate of completion.

Learn the essential tools, techniques and knowledge needed to work confidently behind a professional bar, from setup to your first full service shift.

Certificate: Professional Bartending
  1. Bar Setup, Tools & Glassware
  2. Pouring, Measuring & Free-Pour Control
  3. Classic Cocktail Building Blocks
  4. Speed, Service & Bar Etiquette

Move beyond recipes. Understand flavour, balance and ingredients so you can build and adjust drinks with real intention.

Certificate: Mixology & Craft Cocktails
  1. Flavour, Balance & Ingredient Theory
  2. Modern Techniques & Preparations
  3. Menu Development & Costing Basics
  4. Presentation, Garnish & Glassware

Build a strong foundation in coffee, equipment and professional barista workflow, from the bean to the counter.

Certificate: Barista Foundations
  1. Coffee, Beans & Equipment
  2. Espresso Basics & Grind Dialling
  3. Milk Steaming & Texturing
  4. Workflow, Hygiene & Station Setup

Dial in extraction, control milk texture, and pour latte art that holds up under real service pressure.

Certificate: Espresso & Latte Art Specialist
  1. Extraction Science & Dialling In
  2. Milk Texturing for Art
  3. Latte Art Patterns & Free Pour
  4. Speed & Consistency Under Volume

Technical skill gets you behind the bar — service skill is what gets you hired again. Communication, composure and industry standards.

Certificate: Professional Hospitality & Service
  1. Guest Communication & Reading a Room
  2. High-Volume & Under-Pressure Service
  3. Industry Standards & Professionalism
  4. CV, Interviews & Career Preparation
What You'll Master

Skills that take you behind the bar

Across every course, you're building the practical technique and professional confidence needed in a real bar or coffee environment.

Cocktail Craft

Shaking · Stirring · Pouring

The essential techniques behind classic and contemporary cocktails, from precise measuring to confident presentation.

Flavour & Balance

Spirits · Sweet · Sour · Bitter

Understand flavour and ingredients so you build drinks with intention, not by copying a recipe card.

Bar Techniques

Tools · Ice · Speed · Precision

Bar setup, ice, tools, speed and consistency — the practical technique every professional bartender needs.

Coffee Craft

Beans · Grind · Brewing

The foundations of specialty coffee, from understanding the bean to grinding, brewing and delivering a great cup.

Espresso & Latte Art

Espresso · Milk · Latte Art

Extraction, milk texturing and pouring technique that turn a good coffee into a beautifully finished one.

Professional Service

Service · Confidence · Hospitality

Communication, organisation and service skills that keep you confident and professional in a busy environment.

NGBBAEst.
The Academy

Learn the craft.
Build your future.

NGBBA is built for people who want more than a certificate on paper. Our training combines practical skill, professional technique and real industry standards to prepare you for life behind the bar.

From bartending and mixology to coffee, espresso and latte art, you'll learn by doing — working with professional equipment, developing speed and precision, and building the confidence to perform in a real hospitality environment.

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Meet the Team

The people who teach the craft

MR

Marcus Reed

Head Bartending Instructor

Industry experience meets practical training — classic cocktails, technique, speed and confidence behind the bar.

EM

Elena Morgan

Barista Instructor

Passionate about coffee, espresso and precision — helping students go from the grind to a great final pour.

DC

Daniel Cole

Industry & Hospitality Trainer

Focused on professional service, communication and the standards that help students step in industry-ready.

Instructor names and photos shown here are placeholders — swap in your real team when ready.

Student Outcomes

What graduates say

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I walked in never having worked a bar shift. Six weeks later I had a certificate and a job offer from the venue I trained near.

A Student Name
Professional Bartending
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The latte art module alone was worth it — I finally understand milk instead of just hoping it works out.

B Student Name
Espresso & Latte Art
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Hands-on from day one. No filler, no fluff — every module maps to something you'll actually do on shift.

C Student Name
Barista Foundations

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Before You Enrol

Common questions

No. Our Foundation-level courses (Professional Bartending, Barista Foundations) are built for complete beginners. Intermediate courses assume you've completed the related foundation course or have equivalent experience.

Pricing varies by course and is confirmed when you register your interest — our team will follow up with full details and current intake pricing.

Each course finishes with an NGBBA certificate of completion covering everything in that course's syllabus, built around real industry standards and practical assessment.

Yes — many students combine a bartending or barista course with Professional Hospitality & Service for a stronger, more complete skill set.

Career preparation — CVs, interviews and industry expectations — is built into the Professional Hospitality & Service course, and our team can point graduates toward industry contacts.

Registration

Start your
certificate course

Tell us which course you're interested in and when you'd like to start. Our team will follow up by email or phone to confirm your intake and next steps.

IntakesNew cohorts starting regularly — ask for the next date
FormatPart-time, hands-on, small class sizes
Thank you — your registration request is in. We'll be in touch by email or phone to confirm your intake.

This registers your interest — our team will confirm your seat and payment details directly.

Inside The Academy

Where you'll train

Practice Bar Stations
Espresso Bar
Equipment & Tool Library — every station kitted to industry spec
Tasting & Sensory Room
Classroom & Theory
Certification Hall

Illustrated placeholders — swap in real facility photos once available.

Hours

When to find us

  • SundayClosed
  • Monday9:00am – 5:00pm
  • Tuesday9:00am – 5:00pm
  • Wednesday9:00am – 5:00pm
  • Thursday9:00am – 7:00pm
  • Friday9:00am – 7:00pm
  • Saturday10:00am – 3:00pm

Find NGBBA

123 Academy Street
Your City, ST 00000
(000) 000-0000

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