Espresso: Level 1
Learn the basics of using an espresso machine and grinder to pull espresso shots.
Pre-requisites: None required
Course time: 2 hours
You’ll learn how to:
Purchase coffee to make espresso
Store beans to preserve freshness
Set up an espresso bar
Describe the parts of an espresso machine and grinder
Create a basic espresso recipe
Pull espresso shots using an efficient and organized workflow
Learn the basics of using an espresso machine and grinder to pull espresso shots.
Pre-requisites: None required
Course time: 2 hours
You’ll learn how to:
Purchase coffee to make espresso
Store beans to preserve freshness
Set up an espresso bar
Describe the parts of an espresso machine and grinder
Create a basic espresso recipe
Pull espresso shots using an efficient and organized workflow
Learn the basics of using an espresso machine and grinder to pull espresso shots.
Pre-requisites: None required
Course time: 2 hours
You’ll learn how to:
Purchase coffee to make espresso
Store beans to preserve freshness
Set up an espresso bar
Describe the parts of an espresso machine and grinder
Create a basic espresso recipe
Pull espresso shots using an efficient and organized workflow
Get Certified!
When you complete this course, you’ll receive a Simpler Coffee-issued certificate of completion. This is a testament to your hard work and passion for coffee. You can proudly add it to your resume to stand out in the job market or frame it and hang it over your coffee bar as a badge of honor.
Our certification shows that you’re serious about coffee, whether you're looking to land your dream barista job or just want to impress friends and customers with your expertise.
“Through Simpler's courses we received world class training courses, consultation, partnerships, and advice on how to take each and every step towards opening the doors to our cafe.”
-David Taylor, FHK Coffee
About Your Trainer
Trent Rollings is an Accredited SCA Trainer (AST), World Coffee Championships Representative & Certified Judge, and a coffee educator and consultant. With over 8 years in the coffee industry, his experience spans across three countries - the Philippines, Türkiye, and Canada, and includes running cafes, roasteries, and educational business.
At the core of Trent's ethos is a passion for helping coffee enthusiasts and professionals realize their coffee goals through quality education and training. In pursuit of this mission, Trent founded Simpler Coffee, a Calgary-based company specializing in coffee education, offering a range of courses that cater to various levels of expertise and interest.
