South East Asia's Only Australian Barista Trainer

Become a Professional Barista
in as Little as 2 Days

SCA-accredited training. Australian-designed curriculum. Small groups of 6. All equipment provided. From RM999.

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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
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Courses for Every Level

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

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Beginner
2-Day Barista Fundamentals
RM999
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Professional
5-Day Complete Barista
RM3,490
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SCA Certified
Foundation to Professional
From RM1,499
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Australia Ready
Australian Barista Course
RM1,950
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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 — 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 — 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 — 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
RM2,390
6 modules
Save RM670
5-Day Complete
RM3,490
10 modules
Save RM1,370
Australian
RM1,950
3 days + Aus focus
Unique to SE Asia

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

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2-Day 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
Barista creating latte art during 2-Day Fundamentals course
Australian cafe interior - Melbourne style
🌏 Australia Ready

Australian Barista Course

The only Australian-specific barista training in South East Asia. Taught by Tristan — the only Australian coffee trainer based in Malaysia. Get cafe-ready for Melbourne & Sydney before you leave.

  • Days 1-2: Full barista fundamentals
  • Day 3 AM: Australian coffee culture & menu mastery
  • Day 3 Mid: Multi-order workflow under pressure
  • Day 3 PM: Resume workshop for Aussie employers
  • Australian cafe orientation & job-readiness coaching
  • Job search strategy & workplace rights overview
RM1,950 for 3 days

Only 6 seats per cohort

Limited Seats

Upcoming Cohorts

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

Course Dates Format Price Seats
5-Day Barista Course July 15-19, 2026 Mon-Fri RM3,490 🔥 4/6 left Book
2-Day Fundamentals July 19-20, 2026 Weekend RM999 🔥 2/6 left Book
Australian Barista Course Aug 26-28, 2026 Mon-Wed RM1,950 6/6 left Book
5-Day Barista Course Sep 1-5, 2026 Mon-Fri RM3,490 6/6 left Book

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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
5-Day Complete Barista Graduate
"I took the Australian Barista Course before my Working Holiday Visa. The resume workshop and cafe culture training made all the difference — I walked into my first Melbourne interview confident and knew exactly what to say. Landed the job on the spot."
Jason Tan
Australian Barista Course 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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