Perfect The Art of Coffee Making...
International Award in Barista Skills
A comprehensive program, accredited by City and Guilds, UK, that covers coffee from the bean to cup; ideally structured for coffee aficionados and those seeking to launch their own café or pursue a professional career as Baristas.
About this Course
Become accomplished in coffee in just five days! Start with an exhaustive introduction to the origins, types and processing techniques of coffee.
Learn about roasting, decaffeination and various cupping protocols with insider tips from experienced Baristas.
Acquire the techniques to extract the perfect espresso and intricate designs of latte art and fine presentation.
Explore the buzzing modern trends of cold brew coffee and finish the course by learning how to maintain a coffee machine along with the understanding of how to start, sustain and run a coffee business of your own, including an overview of customer service, workplace management and hygiene best practices.
Qualifications and Outcome
City & Guilds, UK IVQ – Award in Barista Skills (7102-52)
By completing this professional training course, you will receive
1. An International Vocational Qualification (IVQ) – Award in Barista Skills (7102-52), accredited by City and Guilds, UK.
2. Certificate of Completion attested by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), Ministry of Education, Government of Dubai, UAE.
Guaranteed Work Placement Program (IWP)...
Course Delivery
The Barista Skills Program is delivered over five (5) days with one (1) session per day of five (5) hours each, from 01.30 PM to 06.30 PM, covering theory, hands-on practical training and product presentation.
Weekday Classes: Monday to Friday
Weekend Classes: Every Sunday
Classes are held on regular basis and also exclusively delivered upon request.
Registrations are open through the year. Interested individuals / groups may apply.
All equipment, ingredients, protective gear and course materials will be provided.
What an Amateur Program
Certificate Can Unlock for You
Why Choose ICCA for this Course ?
Over 17 years of experience of delivering Professional learning programs that are intensive hands-on, industry application-focused, and outcome-driven to help realize your goals.
A campus set for truly world-class culinary education with designs that resonate with a sense of harmony, balance, identity, and absolute attention to detail aimed to make
your learning at ICCA a memorable experience.
As the leading culinary institute in the Middle East, ICCA Dubai has become internationally renowned as an icon of world-class culinary education, offering an exceptional learning experience. The institute’s remarkable number of regional and international awards includes the prestigious City & Guilds Lion Award - International Centre of the Year.
International industry-experienced chef instructors certified by City & Guilds, UK for enhanced delivery.
Strategic partnerships with world-leading original equipment manufacturers, ingredient suppliers for quality industry standard learning.
Learning delivered by top-of-the-line Learning Management Systems (LMS) based on proprietary ought-to-know knowledge and industry-relevant content together with an advanced Student Information Management System (SIMS) to boost student engagement and achievement.
Get assured opportunities with leading hospitality brands from the UAE and around the world through ICCA’s unique Industry Work Placement(IWP) programme that offers seamless integration into the hospitality industry.
Fees & Payment
ICCA Dubai’s IWP (Industry Internship / Work Experience Placement) Program is an industry integration initiative specially designed for students wishing to join the industry as Professional Chefs by way of regular employment or an internship leading to work placement.
The IWP Program is separately conducted in addition to the 620 hours of intensive on-campus guided learning and training, which comprise our Professional Program.
The IWP arrangements are in the form of either regular employment to begin with, or an industry internship generally of 6 to 12 months’ duration, successful completion of which would lead the student chef to a regular work placement.
Fees may be paid in AED by Cash, Cheque, Credit / Debit Cards, by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or through the Secured Payment Gateway provided in this website to ICCA Dubai, as convenient and applicable
Convenient Installment Plan is available for Local / UAE Admissions.The first installment is to be paid at the time of admission and the balance installment payment is required to be secured by a Post Dated Cheque (PDC).
International students are required to pay fees in advance to secure admission, hostel reservation and the UAE Visa.
Meet the Faculty
Gihan Weerasinghe
Gihan Weerasinghe
Barista Instructor
He is a well-renowned name in coffee in the Middle East and famous as the first Global Champion for Costa Coffee. In his career spanning over twenty long years in coffee, he has successfully trained and mentored two global and eight regional champions and professionally educated over 3000 baristas in the UAE and the region.
Frequently Asked Questions
This program is especially for the coffee enthusiasts, aspiring professionals, and entrepreneurs in coffee.
The course offers holistic education & training in Barista skills ranging from the history of coffee and knowledge from bean to cup, including insights on customer service and coffee shop management.
Yes, upon successful completion of the program you will be awarded a formal Certificate from ICCA Dubai, City & Guilds, London, along with a Certificate of Completion attested by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), Ministry of Education, Government of Dubai, UAE.
Yes, the following are the minimum entry requirements more specifically for the Professional Program -
English Language - You are required to have a working proficiency in the English language, (equivalent to an IELTS score of 5.5) as it is the medium of instruction is in the English language.
Minimum Education - Should have Passed Year 12 or equivalent.
Minimum Age - 16 years for Residents of the UAE and 18 years for international student admissions.
Medical Fitness - Must pass a medical examination for Hepatitis B, Tuberculosis (TB), AIDS / HIV, Leprosy, and Syphilis.
The following are ways to apply for the program -
A. You can make an online inquiry using the ‘Enquire Now’ button.
B. You can also visit ICCA Dubai in person.
The practical component of the workshops takes place in our central kitchen lab. Therefore, we regret that we cannot accommodate students with severe food allergies at this time, due to the possibility of cross-contamination.
Payments can be made to ICCA Dubai through any of the following methods:
Online Payment - Through the secured payment gateway provided in the website.
Telegraphic Transfer - Transfer of fees from overseas bank account to ICCA Dubai's bank account.
Beneficiary : International Centre for Culinary Arts FZ LLC
Bank Name : Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB)
Branch & Address : Al Ittihad Branch, Emaar Business Park Bldg. #2,
Sheik Zayed Road, Dubai UAE
SWIFT Code : ADCBAEAA
For Local or AED Transfer
A/C No. / IBAN No. : AE92 0030 0101 7308 9369 001
Credit Card Authority - Payment by either Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club or Bankcard.
Bank Draft or Banker’s Cheque - Please make Cheques / Drafts payable to ‘International Centre for Culinary Arts FZ LLC’.
Cash - Direct cash payment can be made at the front office desk.
The ICCA Dubai is located on the First Floor, Block 8, Dubai Knowledge Park, Dubai, UAE.
Telephone: +971 4 457 8811
Fax: +971 4 457 8822
Email: enquiry@iccadubai.ae
Nearest Metro Station: Red Line - Dubai Internet City Station 1 (Two Seasons Hotel / formerly Gloria Hotel)
(Feeder Bus from Metro Station – Bus Nos. 85 or 83)
Nearest Bus Stop: Dubai Knowledge Village Main Gate
(Bus stop is located opposite Block 8)
Driving Directions: Refer to Location Map, on the ‘Contact Us Page.
Vehicle Parking: Convenient Parking available adjacent to Block 8.
Career Pathways
