Barista Training in Boston
Boston's coffee scene punches above its weight — from SCA-certified programs to workshops by nationally recognized roasters.
Acoustic Java
SCA Certified — Boston area
SCA Barista Skills Foundation (8 hours, $595) and Intermediate (2 days, $995) courses with full SCA certification. Covers grinder setup, espresso extraction, milk technique, and latte art fundamentals.
Atomic Coffee Roasters
Roaster — Boston
Latte art and barista classes, tours, and tastings. Learn home barista skills and espresso techniques with experienced roasters. New dates added regularly.
Counter Culture Coffee Boston
Roaster & Training Center — Somerville
Latte Art Basics workshops at their Somerville training lab. Counter Culture runs the same high-quality curriculum across all their US training centers. Regular dates throughout the year.
Barrington Coffee Roasting
Roaster — Berkshires (Western MA)
Barista Essentials course for those willing to make the trip to Western MA. A well-respected New England roaster with deep expertise in coffee education.
Ready to start your barista career in Boston?