Coffee Trainer
Programme
One-on-one mentorship with Tristan. Become the trainer other trainers look up to. Our exclusive Train-the-Trainer programme is for coffee professionals ready to teach, lead, and shape the next generation of baristas and roasters.
Choose Your Specialisation
Each programme is delivered as intensive one-on-one sessions with Tristan. No groups. No shortcuts. Just direct mentorship from one of the industry's most experienced trainers.
Master the art of teaching coffee. Learn how to train baristas to competition standard, design curricula, assess competence, and lead a training programme of your own.
- One-on-one mentorship with Tristan (SCA AST)
- Advanced barista technique refinement
- Curriculum design & lesson planning
- Student assessment & feedback frameworks
- SCA exam preparation for aspiring ASTs
- Business of training — pricing, marketing, operations
- Ongoing alumni support & network access
Go beyond roasting mastery. Learn how to teach roasting at the highest level — from green bean evaluation to production scaling — and become the expert other roasters turn to for guidance.
- One-on-one mentorship with Tristan (27 years roasting)
- Advanced profile design & production calibration
- Roasting curriculum development
- Equipment training & maintenance instruction
- SCA Roasting certification pathway guidance
- Consulting skills for roastery clients
- Ongoing alumni support & network access
The Highest Level of Coffee Education
These programmes are not for beginners. They are for coffee professionals who have mastered their craft and are ready to pass it on. When you graduate, you do not just know coffee — you know how to teach it.
Learn Directly from Tristan
This is not a group class. It is direct, one-on-one mentorship with Tristan — Academy Director, SCA Authorised Trainer, and 27-year veteran of the Australian coffee industry.
Tristan has trained over 5,500 students across every level of coffee education. He knows what works, what doesn't, and how to adapt training to different learning styles, cultures, and career goals. You will learn not just the content, but the craft of teaching itself.
- Personalised curriculum based on your goals
- Direct feedback on your teaching technique
- Shadowing opportunities during live classes
- Business guidance for launching your training career
- Lifetime access to Cottle Academy resources
Designed For Coffee Professionals
These programmes are selective. They are designed for experienced coffee professionals who are ready to invest in becoming educators and industry leaders.
Experienced Baristas
You have years behind the machine and want to transition into training. You are ready to teach others the skills you have spent years perfecting.
Head Baristas & Cafe Managers
You are responsible for training staff and want a formal framework. You want to train faster, better, and with recognised credentials.
Experienced Roasters
You roast commercially and want to teach others — either in-house or as a consultant. You need the teaching skills to match your roasting expertise.
Aspiring SCA Trainers
You are working toward SCA Authorised Trainer (AST) status and need mentorship from an experienced AST to guide your preparation.
Why the Investment Makes Sense
A single corporate training contract can return your full investment. A well-run coffee training business generates recurring revenue with high margins. These programmes give you the skills, credentials, and network to make it happen.
Payment plans available. Contact us to discuss.
Ready to Become a Coffee Trainer?
These programmes run by appointment only. Each intake is limited to ensure Tristan can dedicate full attention to your development. Apply now to secure your place.
Questions? WhatsApp Tristan directly or email academy@cottlecoffee.com.my