🔥 5-Day Intensive · Max 6 Students · Australian-Designed

Become a Job-Ready Barista
in Just 5 Days — RM3,490

The complete path from zero experience to professional barista. 10 modules across 5 intensive days. Espresso, latte art, filter brewing, cafe workflow, and Australian standards. Small group of 6. All equipment provided. No experience needed.

5 Days (40 hours)
👥 Max 6 students
🏆 SCA Pathway Ready
All equipment provided
RM3,490 RM4,860
Save RM1,370 vs booking modules separately
💳 Pay in 3: 3 x RM1,199/month · No interest
🔒 Secure checkout. Instant confirmation. 7-day free reschedule.
🔥 Only 6 seats per cohort. Next intake filling fast — most sell out 2 weeks in advance.
★★★★★

"I went from zero experience to landing a barista job in Melbourne within 3 weeks of graduating. The Australian standards training made my resume stand out immediately. Every cafe manager I interviewed with recognised the Cottle certification."

AR
Aisha Rahman
5-Day Complete Graduate · Now working in Melbourne
Value Breakdown

What You Get

ModuleIndividual Price
BAR-101: Espresso FundamentalsRM450
BAR-102: Latte Art — The Love HeartRM450
BAR-103: Cafe Menu + Filter BrewingRM450
BAR-104: Australian Cafe Level 1RM450
BAR-201: Dialing In — The BlendRM450
BAR-202: Latte Art — Tulip & RosettaRM450
BAR-203: Dialing In — Brazil Single OriginRM450
BAR-204: Australian Cafe Level 2RM450
BAR-301: Dialing In — Ethiopia Single OriginRM450
BAR-302: Filter Brewing FundamentalsRM450
✨ BONUS: Opening & Closing SOPBundle Only
✨ BONUS: Machine & Grinder MaintenanceBundle Only
✨ BONUS: Speed & Consistency BenchmarkingBundle Only
You save RM1,370 (28%)
Optional Add-On
SCA
Add SCA Certification

Already booked the Complete Course? Add SCA Barista Foundation or Intermediate certification for only RM500 each when bundled. Same exam. Same globally recognised certificate. Massive savings.

+RM500 each
Foundation or Intermediate · Exam on Day 5 · Internationally recognised
SCA
SCA Authorised Campus
Specialty Coffee Association — globally recognised
Add at Checkout
The Curriculum

Your 5-Day Journey

Day 1 — Beginner Foundation
Espresso, Latte Art & Cafe Basics
BAR-101 through BAR-104: Grind, dose, tamp, extract. Milk texturing and your first latte art. Build drinks to Australian standard. Real cafe workflow from day one.
Day 2 — Beginner Mastery + SOP
Speed, Maintenance & Assessment
Opening & closing SOP. Machine maintenance and troubleshooting. Speed drills to 2-minute espresso standard. Foundation practical assessment.
Day 3 — Intermediate Blends & Art
Dialing In, Tulip & Rosetta
BAR-201 through BAR-204: Blend profiling and flavour balance. Latte art tulip and rosetta patterns. Brazil single origin. Advanced workflow and multi-order handling.
Day 4 — Advanced Skills
Single Origins, Filter & Pressure
BAR-301 & BAR-302: Ethiopia single origin dialing. V60, Aeropress, batch brew. Customer service under pressure. Real cafe simulations with timed orders.
Day 5 — Certification Day
Advanced Milk, Speed & Final Exam
Microfoam perfection. Speed and consistency benchmarking. Final practical exam — timed, graded, certified. Graduation and certificate presentation.
Bundle Only Bonuses
Opening & Closing SOP
The exact checklist real cafes use daily
Machine & Grinder Maintenance
Daily cleaning, troubleshooting, extending equipment life
Speed Benchmarking Drills
Timed exercises to cafe-standard pace
Job-Ready Certification
Graduate with a certificate employers recognise
Your Instructors

Trained by the Best.
Supported in Your Language.

An Elite Training Team

Our trainers are not just baristas — they are overqualified industry professionals with years of experience in both Malaysian and Australian coffee culture. Many hold SCA certifications, competition credentials, and have managed high-volume cafes in Kuala Lumpur, Melbourne, and Sydney.

SCA Certified Trainers Competition Baristas 5+ Years Experience

Communicate in Chinese, English & Malay

Whether you prefer detailed explanations in Mandarin, Cantonese, English, or Malay — our team switches seamlessly. You will never miss a concept because of language. Ask questions in the language you think in. Get feedback that actually lands.

Mandarin Cantonese English Malay
🏆
SCA-Accredited
Certified curriculum
👨‍🏫
27 Years
Australian expertise
👥
Small Groups
Max 6 students
5,500+
Happy graduates

Why Cottle Academy?

🏆
SCA-Accredited Curriculum
Recognised in 70+ countries. The same standard Australian cafes expect.
👥
Small Groups of 6
No crowded classrooms. Every student gets hands-on time with every piece of equipment.
📈
Australian-Designed
The only Australian barista training in SE Asia. Curriculum based on what Melbourne & Sydney employers want.
🛡
27 Years Experience
Tristan has been training baristas since 1999. You learn from a team with deep Australian coffee expertise.
🇦🇺 Optional Add-On

2 Hours with Tristan — Only RM330

Add a 2 hour private session with Tristan. Resume workshop, mock interviews, job search strategy, and insider knowledge on what Aussie cafe managers actually look for.

RM330 · 1-on-1 · With Tristan directly
Add Career Coaching at Checkout
🛡 100% Satisfaction Guarantee

Not Happy? Reschedule Free Within 7 Days.

We are confident you will love this course. If for any reason you are not satisfied, reschedule to a later cohort at no charge within 7 days.

RM3,490RM4,860
5 days · 10 modules · All equipment · Small group of 6

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Before You Book

Do I need to complete the Fundamentals first? +
No — the Complete Course includes everything from the Fundamentals and builds on it. You can start here even if you have never touched an espresso machine. Most students join the Complete Course directly.
How long is the Accelerator? +
The Accelerator is Days 3–5 of the Complete Course (24 additional hours). It covers advanced latte art, sensory cupping, workflow speed, and real cafe simulation. By Day 5, you are job-ready.
Can I add SCA certification? +
Yes — add SCA Barista Foundation or Intermediate for +RM500 each when bundled with the Complete Course. Same exam. Same globally recognised certificate. Massive savings.
What machines do you train on? +
Commercial Dalla Corte espresso machines, Mahlkönig grinders, and Fiorenzato equipment. You train on the same professional-grade gear used in specialty cafes.
Is there a payment plan? +
Yes — choose Pay in 3 at checkout. 3 monthly payments of RM1,199. No interest. No credit check. Instant approval.
What if I can't keep up? +
With only 6 students per class, our trainer adapts the pace to the group. Nobody gets left behind. If you need extra help, you will get it.
Graduate Stories

What Our Students Say

★★★★★

"I went from zero experience to landing a barista job in Melbourne within 3 weeks of graduating. The Australian standards training made my resume stand out."

Aisha Rahman
Now working in Melbourne
★★★★★

"The 5-day format was intense but exactly what I needed. By day 3 I was pulling shots I was actually proud of. The small group meant I got feedback on every single pour."

Marcus Tan
Complete Course Graduate
★★★★★

"I did the Complete Course, added SCA Intermediate, and opened my own cafe 8 months later. The business advice during breaks was worth the price alone."

Sarah Lim
Cafe Owner, Petaling Jaya
Only 6 spots per cohort. Next intake filling fast — most sell out 2 weeks in advance.
Join 500+ Certified Graduates
Cottle Academy certified graduates

Real graduates. Real certificates. Real careers started here.

Tristan Creswick
Tristan Creswick
Academy Director & Founder

The 5-Day Complete Course was designed by Tristan — 27 years in the Australian coffee industry, SCA Authorised Trainer, and the only Australian AST operating in Southeast Asia. Every module, every drill, and every standard in this course comes from real Melbourne and Sydney cafe floors. The training team delivers this curriculum hands-on, so you learn exactly what Australian employers expect from day one.

SCA Authorised Trainer27 Years ExperienceCourse Designer