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(The class) was a very informative and enlightening experience that enhanced my knowledge and appreciation of coffee. I appreciated Jack, Sherry, Alex and John's willingness to train us to be the best we can and to expect nothing less from (employees).

— Heath Brewer Iowa City, Iowa

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OnTrack Services

Training

Barista Training

Midwest Barista School training centerHaving consistently made espresso beverages is CRITICAL to the success of your coffee bar. Although quality is important, especially in this competitive market, consistency is no less important. Customers return to the coffee business that produces consistent, quality drinks.

When you choose us to help establish a training program, we will train you in a train-the-trainer method. This means we will give you the tools you and your management can use to effectively train new staff to your level of performance. Once your training program is in place, all future employees will get the same training and produce consistent, quality drinks.

Option #1 We come to your location

Service includes:

  • Training you and your staff to make consistent, excellent espresso drinks.
  • Educating you and your staff on the important aspects of being a barista.
  • FREE - Included is a copy of our Stuff CD, Barista Basics Training DVD and Latte Art Training DVD.
  • One to three day classes with one or two trainers is available.
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Option #2 You come to our location

Some advantages when you come to our location:

  • Usually a cost savings over us coming to you.
  • Training can be done well in advance of the last minute rush to get open.
  • You will learn a lot from being in our busy store and seeing the results of a training program in action.
  • Better focus being away from distractions.
  • You get a broader education experience.
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See our full line of 3 or 4 day Barista Training classes in the Classes section.

Corporate classes

Latte Art in Coffee MugOn Track Coffee Consulting has a corporate training curriculum that can be customized to your specific project. We can train regional, national or franchised chains at corporate headquarters, a store location or here at our headquarters.

Benefits of outside training:

  • Assist in creating and implementing your new or updated training program
  • Train your staff in espresso extraction, drink preparation and customer service.
  • Generate enthusiasm in your employees.
  • Build your staff's coffee knowledge.

When you choose us to help establish a training program, we will train you in a train-the-trainer method. This means we will give you the tools you and your management can use to effectively train new staff to your level of performance. Once your training program is in place, all future employees will get the same training and produce consistent, quality drinks.

Get Started!

Classes section- See the full description of corporate class offerings

Contact us to talk about your project.