Home Barista Certification - Level 1

Pass the Home Barista Exam and get a personalized certificate you can print and frame, with a unique ID and an entry in our public verification ledger.

What it tests

The same domains as our free Home Barista Exam: ratios, grind, extraction, milk technique, and diagnosing a shot that has gone sour or bitter.

What you get

• A personalized PDF certificate with your name, the date, and a unique Certificate ID.
• An entry in our verification ledger so the certificate can be confirmed as genuine.

How it works

Take the exam, then order this. Your certificate is personalized by hand and emailed to you within 48 hours. This is made to order, so it is not instant.

Honest note

This is an enthusiast certification from a coffee publication, not an accredited trade or professional credential. It is a real, fun way to mark that you know the craft.

Goes well with: the free Home Barista Exam and certificate verification. Related reading: Are Barista Certifications Worth It?.

Frequently asked questions

What does the certification test?
The same domains as the free Home Barista Exam: ratios, grind, extraction, milk technique, and diagnosing a shot that has gone sour or bitter.

What do I receive?
A personalized PDF certificate with your name, the date, and a unique Certificate ID, plus an entry in the public verification ledger so it can be confirmed as genuine. Certificates are personalized by hand and emailed within 48 hours, so it is not instant.

Is this an accredited credential?
No, and the page says so plainly: it is an enthusiast certification from a coffee publication, not an accredited trade or professional credential.