Barista Skills — Fundamental

This course covers a comprehensive coffee journey, sensory evaluation and essential barista skills. Learn about cultivation, processing, roasting and fundamental sensory skills before diving into espresso preparation, milk texturing, and latte art. Perfect for building a strong barista foundation.

This course welcomes anyone interested in exploring the world of coffee, including:

New baristas
Coffee enthusiasts
Coffee drinkers
Coffee shop owners
Food and beverage workers

Day 1

A comprehensive journey through coffee, from seed to cup. It covers key stages such as cultivation, harvesting, processing, storage and shipping, with a focus on the main differences between coffee species and processing methods. Participants gain insight into the roasting process and how it affects taste, and explore the factors that influence coffee quality and freshness. Tasting sessions run throughout, so participants experience first-hand how different parameters change the flavour profile.

Day 2

A practical, interactive introduction to the essentials of sensory evaluation. It explores how the human senses shape perception and how to use that understanding to assess coffee characteristics such as body, acidity and bitterness. The day covers identifying aromas and basic tastes against references, and focuses on how to conduct an espresso sensory evaluation.

Day 3

Mastering the essential barista skills: station management, grinder adjustment, espresso preparation, and milk foaming and texturing for milk drinks. Participants build a solid understanding of coffee basics while developing practical techniques for milk handling and latte art. The course also covers health and safety practices and the importance of excellent customer service — a well-rounded introduction for aspiring baristas.

Wissam Osta

SCA Authorized Trainer — Coffee Education Specialist & Brand Ambassador

SCA Authorized Trainer (AST), Barista Hustle graduate, and Coffee Education Specialist with 18 years in the coffee industry. Wissam started as a coffee machine technician in 2008 and built his way up through technical work into education, business development, and brand representation.

Today, as Coffee Education Specialist and Brand Ambassador at Café Najjar, he supports the Lebanese and export markets, developing business opportunities and delivering the technical expertise that helps coffee businesses grow. He leads the Najjar Training Academy alongside Maram Imad, and together they have trained over 400 baristas, coffee enthusiasts, and coffee shop owners since the Academy launched.

His focus areas are Barista Skills, Brewing, and Coffee Mixology. He builds beverage menus, crafts signature drinks, and solves the practical problems that stand between a café and better coffee. He stays close to international coffee events and keeps pushing coffee education forward for the next generation.

Maram Imad

SCA Authorized Trainer & Q Instructor — Head of Technical Training

SCA Authorized Trainer, Q Instructor, Certified Q Arabica Grader, Q Processing Professional from the Coffee Quality Institute, and Certified World Coffee Championships (WCC) Judge, with 14 years at Café Najjar.

Her background in Biochemistry and Agrifood Quality Control shapes how she works: coffee quality, sensory science, product development. As Head of Technical Training at Café Najjar, she leads team development, process improvement, and the training programs that keep technical expertise sharp across the organization. Alongside Wissam Osta, she co-leads the Najjar Training Academy, where they have trained over 400 baristas, coffee enthusiasts, and coffee shop owners since it launched.

She is currently pursuing the CAS in Coffee Excellence at the ZHAW Coffee Excellence Center, adding to a career built on advancing coffee education across Lebanon and the region.

Kamel Al Fahmawi

SCA Authorized Trainer — Coffee Trainer & Technical Support Specialist

SCA Authorized Trainer in Barista and Brewing, and the youngest Jordanian to hold this certification. Kamel has built his coffee career since 2019, trained through Barista Hustle and advanced coursework in Florence, Italy.

His expertise spans espresso, brewing, roasting fundamentals, green coffee, sensory skills, and café management. Today, as Coffee Trainer and Technical Support Specialist, he delivers professional training, technical support, and practical solutions for coffee businesses across the region.

Duration: 3 half days
Available dates: No dates scheduled yet — contact us and we will tell you about the next one.