If you’ve ever watched a skilled barista pour the perfect cappuccino and thought “I’d love to do that!” — you’re not alone. Coffee culture in Cape Town is thriving, and more people are choosing to train professionally. But where can you actually learn to become a barista in Cape Town?
Coffee Shops & Cafés
Some cafés offer informal training, but these are usually short and not always certified.
Professional Barista Schools
Institutes like the Strand Barista Institute provide structured courses with certification. These schools give you hands-on training with commercial machines.
Hospitality Colleges
Larger colleges sometimes offer barista modules, but these can be expensive and less focused.
Intensive 3-day course designed for beginners and career starters
Location: Strand, just outside Cape Town (easy access by car or public transport)
Certification + job placement support
Affordable price at R3,499
Step 1: Take a beginner barista course
Step 2: Practise daily on an espresso machine
Step 3: Apply for jobs with your certification
Ready to start? Enrol Today in our Barista Training Cape Town program.
Strand Barista Institute is based in Strand Central at Strand Coffee Co, Close to Train station and Taxi Rank