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Become a Professional Barista
in as Little as 2 Days

South East Asia's only Australian-designed, SCA-accredited coffee training academy. Barista courses led by Beatrice — with Tristan personally meeting every student and running selected courses. Coffee roasting classes taught by Tristan — 27 years of Australian coffee industry experience. Small groups. All equipment provided.

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SCA Accredited
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27+ Years Experience
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5,500+ Baristas Trained
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6 Students Max
Choose Your Path

Courses for Every Level

From complete beginner to certified professional. Find the course that fits your goals and schedule.

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Beginner
Australian Barista Fundamentals
RM999
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Professional
Australian Barista Complete Course
RM3,490
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SCA Certified
Foundation to Professional
From RM1,499
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Built Like No Other

10 Modules. Infinite Combinations. One Clear Path.

Every Cottle Academy course is built from modular building blocks. Start with any module, bundle them for savings, or complete the full progression. You're never locked into a rigid program.

BAR-101
Espresso Fundamentals
2.5 hrs · Day 1 AM
RM450
BAR-102
Latte Art 1 — The Love Heart
2.5 hrs · Day 1 PM
RM450
BAR-103
Cafe Menu + Filter Brewing
2.5 hrs · Day 2 AM
RM450
BAR-104
Australian Cafe Level 1
2.5 hrs · Day 2 PM
RM450
BAR-201
Dialing In — The Blend
3 hrs · Day 3 AM
RM490
BAR-202
Latte Art 2 — Tulip & Rosetta
2.5 hrs · Day 3 PM
RM490
BAR-203
Dialing In: Single Origin — Brazil Single Origin
3 hrs · Day 4 AM
RM490
BAR-204
Australian Cafe Level 2
2.5 hrs · Day 4 PM
RM490
BAR-301
Dialing In: Advanced — Ethiopia Advanced
3 hrs · Day 5 AM
RM550
BAR-302
Filter Brewing Fundamentals
2.5 hrs · Day 5 PM
RM550
Beginner (Days 1–2)
Intermediate (Days 3–4)
Advanced (Day 5)
Bundle & Save
2-Day
RM999
4 modules
Save RM801
Accelerator
RM2,890
6 modules
Save RM670
Australian Barista Complete
RM3,490
10 modules
Save RM1,370

Individual modules also available — book any BAR-101 through BAR-302 as a standalone session. Mix and match to build your own schedule.

Complete Training

Australian Barista Complete Course

Our flagship program. Five intensive days taking you from complete beginner to job-ready barista. Covers all 10 modules — espresso, latte art, dialing-in, cafe workflow, and advanced techniques. Graduate with the skills to walk into any cafe and work the bar.

  • Day 1: Espresso fundamentals + Latte Art 1 (heart)
  • Day 2: Cafe menu + Australian cafe workflow
  • Day 3: Dialing-in blends + Latte Art 2 (tulip & rosetta)
  • Day 4: Single origin dialing-in + Advanced cafe ops
  • Day 5: Advanced Ethiopia + Filter brewing methods
  • OPTIONAL: Add SCA Foundation + Intermediate certification
💰 Save RM1,370 vs buying modules individually (RM4,860)
RM3,490 for 5 days
Professional barista training academy in Malaysia with students learning on commercial espresso machines
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Australian Barista Fundamentals

The perfect starting point. Two intensive days covering espresso, latte art, cafe menu, and Australian cafe workflow. No experience needed — we start from scratch.

  • Espresso fundamentals (the perfect shot)
  • Milk steaming & texturing
  • Latte art — the love heart
  • Cafe menu mastery
  • Australian cafe workflow
  • BONUS: Opening & closing SOP
  • BONUS: Machine maintenance basics
💰 Save RM801 vs buying modules individually (RM1,800)
RM999 for 2 days
Professional barista student pouring latte art on a commercial 2-group espresso machine during training
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Upcoming Cohorts

All courses run weekly. Small groups of 6 max. Book early to secure your spot.

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Coffee Roasting Courses

Go deeper than the espresso machine. Learn to roast from green bean to perfect cup with Tristan — 27 years of roasting experience across Melbourne and Sydney. From 2-Day essentials to 5-Day complete roasting mastery. Only 4 students per cohort, once per month.

Elite Programme — By Application Only

Coffee Trainer Programme

Take your expertise to the highest level. One-on-one Train-the-Trainer mentorship with Tristan — for experienced baristas and roasters ready to teach, lead, and shape the industry. Barista Expert RM11,990 | Roaster Expert RM14,990.

Student Success Stories

What Our Graduates Say

"The 5-Day course completely transformed my understanding of coffee. Within 2 weeks of graduating, I got a job at a specialty cafe in KL. The small group meant I got hands-on time with every piece of equipment."
Sarah Lim
Australian Barista Complete Course Graduate
"I took the Australian Barista Fundamentals before my Working Holiday Visa. The training made all the difference — I walked into my first Melbourne interview confident and knew exactly what to say. I walked into my Melbourne interview confident and landed the job on the spot."
Jason Tan
Australian Barista Fundamentals Graduate
"The SCA Foundation certification gave me the credibility I needed to move from cafe staff to head barista. The training was thorough and the exam preparation was excellent. Highly recommend!"
Amira Hassan
SCA Barista Foundation Graduate
Expert Instructors

Learn from the Best

Our instructors bring decades of real-world experience from the Australian and Malaysian coffee industries.

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Tristan
Academy Director & Founder
27 years in the Australian coffee industry. Only Australian barista trainer in SE Asia. SCA-certified AST. Founder of the World Espresso Championship. Deep understanding of Australian cafe culture and what it takes to get hired.
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Beatrice
Head Trainer
SCA-certified trainer. Malaysian-Chinese. Teaches the majority of Cottle Academy courses with passion and precision. Specialises in helping beginners build confidence behind the machine.
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We're Hiring!
Barista Trainer
Passionate about coffee and teaching? We're looking for experienced barista trainers to join our growing team. Apply at academy@cottlecoffee.com.my

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