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The Coffee World Academy in Cambridge offers hands-on specialty coffee training for everyone, from complete beginners to experienced baristas and coffee professionals.

Our Academy runs courses every day of the week, welcoming participants of all experience levels. Every session is delivered in a friendly, relaxed environment where our experienced trainers tailor their teaching to suit your confidence, ability, and goals.

Alongside our scheduled group courses, we also offer private and bespoke training sessions for individuals, cafés and businesses. If you're looking for personalised tuition or training focused on your own equipment or specific requirements, simply get in touch and we'll create a course that's right for you.

Our purpose-built training centre is located above the Coffee World Roastery at our headquarters in Milton, Cambridge.

Conveniently located just off the A14 with easy access from the M11, we're only two minutes from Cambridge North Station, around ten minutes from Cambridge city centre, and a short walk from Milton Park & Ride.

The Academy is equipped with professional La Marzocco espresso machines, premium grinders and a dedicated brew bar featuring V60, AeroPress, French Press and other brewing methods, giving you access to industry-leading equipment throughout your course.

Our instructors bring years of coffee industry experience and focus on practical, hands-on learning rather than simply demonstrating techniques.

You'll spend your time making coffee, asking questions and building confidence at your own pace. Whether you're learning espresso extraction, milk texturing, latte art or filter brewing, you'll leave with skills you can immediately put into practice at home or in a café.

• Freshly roasted Coffee World coffee beans
• Dairy and plant-based milk
• Professional brewing equipment
• Fully air-conditioned training room
• Free high-speed Wi-Fi
• Free on-site parking
• Access to our Espresso Bar before or after your course (opening hours permitting)

For Bring Your Own Machine courses, simply bring your home setup and we'll help you get the very best from your equipment.

I've never made coffee before. Is the course suitable?

Absolutely. Our courses are designed for all experience levels, and our trainers adapt each session to suit your confidence and ability.

Can I complete multiple courses in one day?

Yes, subject to trainer and room availability. Contact us to discuss your requirements.

What should I bring?

Nothing for our standard courses—we provide everything. For Bring Your Own Machine sessions, simply bring your usual coffee setup.

Where do I go when I arrive?

If the Espresso Bar is open, come inside and let the team know you're attending a course. For private sessions outside opening hours, your trainer will meet you in the courtyard.

Can I buy a course as a gift?

Yes. We offer both instant e-gift cards and printed gift vouchers delivered by post.

Book scheduled courses directly from their course pages. If you've received a gift voucher or would like to arrange bespoke training, simply get in touch with our Academy team.

Cancellations made at least 7 days before your course receive a full refund. Cancellations made at least 24 hours before your course can be rebooked free of charge. Unfortunately, cancellations made within 24 hours cannot be refunded or rebooked.

If we ever need to cancel a course, we'll contact you as soon as possible to arrange an alternative date or provide a full refund.