Coffee is one of the world's most loved beverages, but a great cup is never accidental. It is shaped by skill, precision, creativity, service, and a strong understanding of the business behind the counter.
The Barista Skills Course at Boma International Hospitality College is designed for learners who want to turn coffee into a career, a craft, or a business opportunity. The programme takes you through the full coffee journey, from tree to cup, while building the practical skills needed to work confidently in cafés, hotels, restaurants, coffee shops, events, and beverage-led enterprises.
What makes this course distinctive is its balance of hands-on training, international certification, industry exposure, and career support. Learners do not only train on campus; they also proceed to a 3-month internship placement, giving them the opportunity to apply their skills in a real hospitality environment.
The course also includes certification for the prestigious Italian Barista Certificate by Espresso Academy, giving learners an internationally respected credential that strengthens their employability and professional profile.
Through hands-on training, participants gain practical experience in brewing methods, espresso preparation, grinder calibration, roasting, milk texturing, latte art, and beverage innovation. The programme also introduces smoothies, milkshakes, mocktails, cocktails, wine knowledge, and professional food and beverage service.
Learners also explore the business side of coffee, including how to set up and manage a coffee shop, control stock, maintain quality, manage waste, observe hygiene and safety standards, supervise staff, and deliver customer experiences that build loyalty.
The course fee includes training, examination and certification fees, meals while on campus, training materials, and a farm trip, giving learners a complete and immersive learning experience.
By the end of the programme, learners will have built the confidence, technical skill, service discipline, and industry exposure needed to pursue employment, internship progression, or entrepreneurship in the coffee and hospitality sector.
What Makes This Course Unique
- Prestigious Italian Barista Certification through Espresso Academy
- 3-month internship placement after training
- Post-programme job placement support
- Training from tree to cup, covering the full coffee value chain with a farm trip included for deeper exposure to coffee production
- Meals included while on campus: lunch and two tea breaks
- Training materials included: apron, gloves, and hair net
- Practical beverage training beyond coffee, including smoothies, milkshakes, mocktails, cocktails, and wine knowledge
- Coffee shop management fundamentals for learners interested in entrepreneurship
- No prior coffee experience required
Programme Details
Mode of Learning: On Campus
Timings: Weekday and Saturday options available
Duration: 80 hours of coursework and 3-month internship
Start Date: 23rd May 2026, 26th September 2026
Tuition: KES 70,500
Application Fee: KES 2,000
Entry Requirements:
- 16 years of age and above
- No prior coffee experience required
- O-Level certification
- English proficiency
Application Requirements:
- Copy of identification: Passport Bio Data Page, National ID, Birth Certificate, Alien ID
- Digital passport photo
- Academic certificate: O-Level certificate or other equivalent qualification