Barista Training in Atlanta
Atlanta's specialty coffee scene has exploded in recent years — with SCA-certified training labs, minority-owned academies, and roasters offering hands-on education.
Opo Coffee Training Lab
SCA Authorized Trainers — Atlanta
Training lab staffed by Authorized SCA Trainers with commercial and home equipment. Offers the full SCA Barista Skills curriculum — from Foundation through Professional — plus casual classes for fun with friends. One of Atlanta's go-to spots for serious barista education.
Barista Source
Specialty Coffee Training Campus — Atlanta
Atlanta's only minority-owned specialty coffee training campus. 2-Day Barista Training Intensive with hands-on training in espresso, milk technique, and cafe workflow. Built for aspiring baristas who want job-ready skills.
Dancing Goats Coffee
Roaster — Atlanta (Batdorf & Bronson)
Training and education program from one of Atlanta's most established specialty roasters. Covers brewing, espresso, and professional barista development.
Gartos Barista School
Barista School — Atlanta
Dedicated barista school offering in-house and on-site training for baristas and coffee business professionals. Focused on educating and supporting the next generation of coffee pros in Georgia.
Cafe Campesino
SCA Premier Campus — Americus, GA
SCA Premier Training Campus in Americus (south of Atlanta). 25 years in the coffee industry, offering brewing and espresso training. Worth the trip for serious SCA certification — or available for wholesale partner training.
Eventbrite Workshops
Various locations across Atlanta
One-off barista workshops, latte art classes, and coffee tasting events from local providers across metro Atlanta.
Ready to start your barista career in Atlanta?