SOLID GROUND ACADEMY.
Learn. Brew. Grow.
Hands-on specialty coffee training on commercial equipment, taught by experienced café professionals.
EXPLORE COURSES.
The Solid Ground Experience offers an intimate, hands-on learning environment with small classes of up to six people, using commercial espresso machines and premium Solid Ground coffee. All milk and alternative milks are provided, alongside coffee tastings throughout the session, with each participant receiving a Certificate of Completion at the end.
COURSE 1— Barista Basics
Perfect for: Complete beginners
Duration: 3 hours
Price: $149
What's Included
- Coffee fundamentals (bean to cup)
- Hero & Hulk blend tasting
- Espresso machine introduction
- Grinder setup
- Dosing and tamping
- Pulling consistent espresso
- Milk texturing and microfoam
- Making Flat Whites, Lattes, Cappuccinos, Long Blacks and Espressos
- Cleaning and daily maintenance
Take Home
- Solid Ground Academy Certificate
- 15% off Solid Ground coffee beans
COURSE 2— Barista Intermediate
Perfect for: Baristas with café experience wanting to level up
Duration: 3.5 hours
Price: $229
What's Included
- Dialling in espresso using scales and timers
- Brew ratios and extraction adjustments
- Advanced milk texturing
- Working with alternative milks
- Speed and workflow techniques
- Multi-drink preparation
- Quality control and tasting
- Troubleshooting espresso throughout the day
Practical Assessment
- Students complete a simulated café rush while maintaining consistency.
Take Home
- Intermediate Certificate
- 15% off Solid Ground coffee beans
COURSE 3— Latte Art Masterclass
Perfect for: Anyone who can already steam milk and wants café-quality pours
Duration: 2 hours
Price: $119
What's Included
- Creating perfect microfoam
- Jug positioning and pouring control
- Learning Hearts, Tulips and Rosettas
- Advanced Swan demonstration
- One-on-one coaching
- Plenty of hands-on practice
Take Home
- Latte Art Certificate
- 15% off Solid Ground coffee beans
Barista Basics
Barista Basics is a 3-hour beginner-friendly course covering everything from coffee fundamentals and espresso machine setup to grinding, dosing, tamping, milk texturing and creating café-style coffees. Participants receive a Solid Ground Academy Certificate, plus 15% off Solid Ground coffee beans.
Barista Intermediate
Barista Intermediate is a 3.5-hour course designed for experienced baristas looking to refine their skills in espresso extraction, brew ratios, advanced milk texturing and café workflow. Participants complete a practical café rush assessment and receive an Intermediate Certificate, plus 15% off Solid Ground coffee beans.
Latte Art Masterclass
The Latte Art Masterclass is a 2-hour hands-on course designed for anyone looking to perfect their milk texturing and create café-quality latte art. Learn to pour hearts, tulips and rosettas, explore advanced swan designs, and receive personalised coaching, a Latte Art Certificate and 15% off Solid Ground coffee beans.
Start your coffee journey today.
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