2-Day Intensive · Max 6 Students · Australian-Designed

Master the Espresso Machine
in 2 Days — RM999

The fastest path from zero to confident barista. 4 modules across 2 intensive days. Espresso, milk, latte art, and cafe menu. Small group of 6. All equipment provided. No experience needed.

2 Days (16 hours)
👥 Max 6 students
🏆 SCA Pathway Ready
All equipment provided
RM999 RM1,800
Save RM801 vs booking modules individually
🔒 Secure checkout. Instant confirmation. 7-day free reschedule.
🔥 Only 6 seats per cohort. Next intake filling fast — most sell out 2 weeks in advance.
★★★★★

"The Australian Barista Fundamentals gave me the confidence to quit my desk job and pursue coffee full-time. Beatrice is an incredible teacher — patient, thorough, and genuinely cares about every student. By Day 2 I was pouring hearts and building drinks I'd be proud to serve."

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Sarah L.
Australian Barista Fundamentals Graduate · Now at a specialty cafe in Bangsar
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
✨ BONUS: Opening & Closing SOPBundle Only
✨ BONUS: Machine & Grinder MaintenanceBundle Only
You save RM801 (44%)
Optional Add-On
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Already booked the Fundamentals Course? Add SCA Barista Foundation certification for only RM500 when bundled. Same exam. Same globally recognised certificate. Massive savings.

+RM500
Foundation · Exam included · Internationally recognised
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Specialty Coffee Association — globally recognised
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The Curriculum

Your 2-Day Journey

Day 1 — Morning
Espresso Fundamentals
Grind, dose, tamp, extract. Learn to taste the difference between a perfect shot and a poorly pulled one. By the end of this session, you will pull espresso that cafe managers would approve of.
Day 1 — Afternoon
Latte Art — The Love Heart
Milk texturing, pouring technique, and your first latte art pattern. You will pour hearts by the end of the session. Most students are shocked how fast they progress with hands-on practice.
Day 2 — Morning
Cafe Menu + Filter Brewing
Build every drink on a standard cafe menu. Learn V60 and Aeropress filter methods. This is what separates a home barista from a professional.
Day 2 — Afternoon
Australian Cafe Level 1
The workflow Australian cafes use every day. Speed, cleanliness, and consistency under pressure. This module alone is why our graduates get hired faster than students from other schools.
Bundle Only Bonuses
Opening & Closing SOP
The exact checklist real cafes use daily
Machine & Grinder Maintenance
Daily cleaning, troubleshooting, extending equipment life
Job-Ready Certificate
Graduate with a certificate employers recognise
7-Day Free Reschedule
Life happens. Move your booking at no charge.
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
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SCA-Accredited
Certified curriculum
👨‍🏫
27 Years
Australian expertise
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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.
🏅 Alumni Exclusive

Love the Fundamentals? Go Complete & Save 15%

Most Fundamentals graduates continue to the full 5-Day Complete Course. As an alumni, you get 15% off the Barista Skills Accelerator — the upgrade that takes you from confident beginner to job-ready professional.

RM2,466 RM2,901 · Accelerator upgrade · Alumni discount applied
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🛡 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.

RM999RM1,800
2 days · 4 modules · All equipment · Small group of 6

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Before You Book

Do I need any coffee experience? +
No experience needed at all. This course is designed for complete beginners. We start from zero and build up step by step. Most of our students have never touched an espresso machine before Day 1.
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.
What if I want the full 5-Day course instead? +
Most Fundamentals graduates continue to the full 5-Day Complete Course. As an alumni, you get 15% off the Barista Skills Accelerator — the upgrade that takes you from confident beginner to job-ready professional.
Can I add SCA certification? +
Yes — add SCA Barista Foundation certification for +RM500 when bundled with the Fundamentals Course. Same exam. Same globally recognised certificate.
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

★★★★★

"The Australian Barista Fundamentals gave me the confidence to quit my desk job and pursue coffee full-time. By Day 2 I was pouring hearts and building drinks I'd be proud to serve."

Sarah L.
Now at a specialty cafe in Bangsar
★★★★★

"Small group meant I got feedback on every single pour. The trainer never rushed us — I left feeling like I could walk into any cafe and hold my own."

Daniel W.
Fundamentals Graduate
★★★★★

"I signed up for Fundamentals to see if coffee was for me. One week later I booked the Complete Course. The quality of teaching is just on another level."

Mei Ling C.
Complete Course Graduate
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Tristan Creswick
Tristan Creswick
Academy Director & Founder

The Australian Barista Fundamentals 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 the same techniques Australian employers expect from day one.

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