Barista Training in Los Angeles
LA has some of the best coffee training options in the country — from community college courses to SCA-certified programs.
Klatch Coffee Roastery & Training Lab
SCA Certified Campus — Rancho Cucamonga (Greater LA)
Award-winning training facility offering the full SCA curriculum. Courses range from Foundations for beginners to Intermediate for working baristas, plus latte art and home espresso workshops.
Los Angeles City College
Community College — Hollywood
Barista Training for Beginners Parts 1 & 2. Affordable community college course that includes a Basic Barista Certification upon completion, which can be used for employment referral to local coffee shops.
Boot Coffee Campus
SCA & CQI Certified Campus — Mill Valley, CA
One of California's premier coffee training facilities offering the full SCA Coffee Skills Program plus CQI certifications. All SCA modules available at Foundation, Intermediate, and Professional levels.
City Bean Roasters
Local Roaster — Los Angeles
Beginner Barista Class taught by experienced roasters at their LA facility. Covers espresso basics, milk steaming, and latte art in a hands-on workshop format.
Counter Culture Coffee
Roaster & Training Center — Silver Lake, LA
Offers latte art basics classes, public cupping sessions (free), and coffee education events at their Silver Lake training center. Great for getting started or tasting new coffees.
ClassBento & Eventbrite Workshops
Various locations across LA
Multiple one-off barista workshops, latte art classes, and coffee tasting events listed on marketplace platforms. Good for casual learning and trying before committing to a full course.
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