
Top Rated Barista School
Barista job requires 2 years experience? No problem, we've got you covered
Designed for you, whether you're a beginner or have some experience and need a job.
90%
job success
10k+
successful students

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deals we offer
Your IDEAL Options
Professional (4 Days)
$579 $796
It Includes
- 16 hours in 4 intensive days (coffee & milk included)
- 6+ hours online training with quizzes
- 1 trainer per 2-6 students
- Extraction & dial-in
- Milk steaming & latte art (Heart, Tulip, Wing Tulip)
- Order management
- Speed & workflow
- Equipment operation and maintenance
- Resume revision and interview mockup
- Lifetime access to First Shot learning platform (valued at $200)
Premium (Best Value)
$649 $1296
It Includes
- Everything in Professional, plus
- 3 months of self-training machine hire (valued at $700. coffee & milk excluded. 2-3 times per week.)
- Access to Job Hunting Platform - #1 Barista Job Hunting Job in Australia (valued at $100)
Everyone Knows We Are Just BETTER!
We work tirelessly to get the best prices, so you don’t have to.
services
first shot
most RTO
centers
most private 1
on 2
random 1 on 1
training
Price
$579-$649
$199+
$799+
Expensive
Class-size
2-6
5-10
2
1
Hours
16 hrs in person and >6 Hrs hours online
3-5
~16
Uncertain
Practice after learning
3 months (only $649)



Modern set up 2 students/
machine




Exclusive Job Platform.
The first one in AU




Specialty experience of trainer (years)
10 yrs in working, training, comp. coaching & consulting



Personalised support before & after training




Jobs after training (weeks)
0-1 : 17 %
1-2 : 70%
>2 : 13%
almost never
weeks or never
weeks or never
Program
Consistent coffee making
intermediate

basic - intermediate
uncertain
Consistent latte art (At least heart, tulip & wing tulip)
intermediate



Dial in recipe
(adjusting grinders)
intermediate

none - basic

Workflow, Communication &
Machine Maintenance
advanced

none - basic
uncertain
Unlimited fresh milk & coffee
during training




Different types of modern machines for practice




Everyone Knows We Are Just BETTER!
We work tirelessly to get the best prices, so you don’t have to.

Stories of Growth
The Journey That TRANSFORMED Our Students' Lives























Mastery in Coffee Crafting
By course end, you will TAKE HOME
Perfect your Australian coffee-making techniques and create stunning latte art.
Boost workplace productivity for seamless operations.
Master interview skills with expert guidance from our trainers.
Get listed on our platform to secure a job from the comfort of your home.
Only For Serious Leaners
ROadmap
If you’re looking for a short and casual experience, this course is not for you. We focus on quality control and ensuring student fulfillment.
1. Pre-Class Preparation
- Tasks: Read materials, complete quizzes before coming to each class
- Outcomes: Understand the program & pass the quizzes
2. In-Class Training (Day 1-3)
- Tasks: Train and evaluate performance each day
- Outcomes: Be able to manage the coffee bar
3. Job Preparation & Final Test (Day 4)
- Tasks: Learn job-finding strategies, take final test
- Outcomes: Be confident with securing and acing trials, receive personalised advice
4. Start Applying For Jobs And/Or Practice
5. if you do not get the jobs
Thank the cafés for their feedback, and (step 4) keep practising until you get a job (step 6). Our goal is to support them so they can hire us.
6. If You get the jobs
Congratulations!
If you can do it within 2 weeks, please contact our team with proof of employment to get cash rewards.
We Train, Compete, Coach & Repeat


Founder of The Happiest Barista https://www.youtube.com/@TheHappiestBarista/videos
🏆VN Barista Smackdown Sydney 2018 Host
🥈Sth Coast NSW Smackdown
🥈Beat The Barista
🎗4th ONA Latte Art Madness
NGUYEN LE
Senior Trainer/co-founder

Coffee education ☕️ @zest_coffee
@thecqi Q Arabica Assistant Instructor 2021
🏆 🇦🇺 Aeropress Champion
@sttokeofficial ambassador 🌍
linktr.ee/simongautherin
SIMON GAUTHERIN
Former Founder
Café-Inspired Ambience
Train in Modern & Cafe-like Setup
We proudly provide you with state of the art machines & equipment used by most cafes in sydney to ensure you are 100% confident while acting your trail.
Machine




Grinder




Training Room




Grow Together
Not Only A Training Center But Also
A COMMUNITY
Training with First Shot is very unique. We believe the fun comes from being able to find the job that you love and having the confidence to join the workforce, not taking photos or hyping like other centers.

You Get A Job, You WIN $100 Cash Back

WHAT YOU CAN EARN
$100 for landing a job within 1 week. $50 for landing a job within 2 weeks.

HOW TO QUALIFY
. Proof of Employment: Provide messages, contracts, or rosters (no calls or verbal agreements).
. Proof of Continued Employment: Show evidence of staying in the job for at least 2 weeks (e.g., payslips or messages). Cash payments require proof.

what position IS ELIGIBLE
. Only café baristas or all-rounders.
. Promotions to barista or coffee-making roles must be confirmed.
FAQ’S
Frequently Asked
Questions
Is it easy to get a job? Is one course enough?
It depends on how quickly you can pick things up. According to feedback from café owners, our barista trainees often have better skills than experienced ones.
We will support you until you find a job.
People who’ve taken cheap $150-$300 courses in big groups for 3-5 hours often tell us they regret it and are thankful for what we offer, which is a hundred times better than what they learned before.
We hear the same from those who spent $800-$1000 on private 1-on-1 or 1-on-2 classes elsewhere.
Will you help me find a job? Do you guarantee a job?
No, we don’t guarantee a job. If any school promises you a job, be cautious.
Most of our students find jobs within 1-2 weeks after training. Some who aren’t naturally talented may take 2-3 weeks, but we offer extra self-practice, which no other school in Australia does, especially for Premium students.
In rare cases, 1-2 students might struggle because they don’t try hard enough or for personal reasons.
When you invest in a better service provider like us, you improve your chances of finding a job, but it does not guarantee a job. It’s similar to paying $40k for university, where they don’t guarantee a job.
Hence, we created this platform (the first and only in Australia) to help our students find jobs: https://firstshotbaristatraining.com.au/find-a-barista/. This is just a fraction of what we do to help our students find jobs.
Again, if anyone guarantees you a job, be cautious.
Where is the training studio located?
Our training room is at 647 George St, Haymarket, NSW 2000. We are steps away from Central Station.
Please message us before visiting, as we are always busy.
Do I need to have some experience?
Nope, you don’t need any experience beforehand.
Please don’t have any because then we can teach you everything from scratch without having to unlearn stuff from other places.
Will I get a RTO certificate?
You won’t get an RTO certificate because it doesn’t mean much. We only provide a certificate of completion for those who score 75/100 on the final test.
When it comes to hiring baristas, it’s simple. You’ll either make a few cups of coffee or help the head barista for a while. The owner decides based on how well you do and what you know, not if you have a certificate or lots of experience.
Certificates can make employers think you don’t have real experience. You can buy one for about $200 in a short class with many people and old machines, but bosses don’t like that.
Our training is way better. We spend over 14 hours with small groups of 2 to 6 people, using new equipment and as much coffee and milk as you need. We give you three more months to practice independently (Premium only). We teach everything from making coffee to art and how to treat customers well.
Our students often get better at it than people with lots of experience.
I only want to learn latte art to find a job. Is it okay?
No, that’s a misconception about baristas.
Latte art is indeed important to some extent. However, cafe owners never ask for squirrels or horses, which are arguably not good for coffee.
They need baristas who consistently deliver good coffee with latte art during busy hours.
In fact, our basic latte art (Heart, Tulip & Wing Tulip) is equivalent to advanced latte art at other places. Just look at our baristas on https://firstshotbaristatraining.com.au/find-a-barista/.
Although our students excel in latte art compared to others, we focus more on real skills such as extraction and workflow, which are more crucial.
Moreover, it all comes down to training methodology. Our students can achieve outstanding latte art after 1-2 hours of training, while we often see students from other places struggling after 10-16 hours due to poor teaching methodology.
Again, latte art is easy to teach, but we value other skills more.