2 weeks· Monthly intakes
Basic Refresher Training
Sharpen the essentials in two focused weeks.
Course fee
KES 25,000
Next intake: August 2026
Curriculum
Your 2-week syllabus
Tap any week to see exactly what you'll cover. This is the depth behind the price.
- Espresso machine and grinder refresh
- Dialling in and shot consistency
- Milk steaming and texturing tune-up
- Core drinks to a consistent standard
- Speed and workflow on the bar
- Café hygiene and food safety refresh
- Customer service fundamentals
- Practical assessment
What you'll be able to do
Skills you leave with
- Operate a commercial espresso machine safely and confidently
- Serve the most common café drinks to a consistent standard
- Refresh speed and workflow for peak service
Where it leads
Career outcomes
- Return to the bar with renewed confidence
- Meet employer standards for café staff
- Corporate and café group training available on request
Investment
Transparent pricing
Choose how you learn. Every fee is published, and every format can be paid in full or across M-PESA installments.
Weekday classes at our Nairobi facility, with full hands-on access to professional machines, grinders, and roasters throughout the course.
- Weekday classes at the facility
- Full hands-on equipment time
- All training materials and practice coffee
- Jowam Certificate of Completion awarded upon successful completion of the course by Jowam Coffee Training Centre
One payment
KES 25,000
Installments paid via M-PESA. No hidden fees.
Graduates
From our classes
“I'd been on the bar for a year but had gaps. The refresher sharpened my milk work and speed in two weeks. Worth every shilling.”
Kevin Kariuki
Basic Refresher Training · Senior Barista, hotel coffee bar
Questions
Course FAQs
How much do the courses cost?
The Professional Barista Course is KES 45,000, the Professional Roasting Course is KES 50,000, and the Basic Refresher Training is KES 25,000. Prices are published openly and can be paid in full or in M-PESA installments.
Can I pay in installments?
Yes. Every course can be paid in full or split into two or three M-PESA installments. Use the installment calculator on any course page to see the exact split.
When is the next intake?
We run a new intake every month. The current next intake date is shown in the header and on every course page.
How long are the courses?
The Professional Barista and Professional Roasting courses each run for 5 weeks. The Basic Refresher Training runs for 2 weeks.
What are the entry requirements?
No prior experience is required for the Professional Barista or Roasting courses — we start from the fundamentals. The Basic Refresher Training is designed for people who already have some barista experience.
What are the class times?
Classes run on weekdays during business hours, with practical sessions on Saturdays. Exact timetables are shared on enrollment so you can plan around work.
Do you offer online classes?
Yes. The Professional Barista and Professional Roasting courses can be taken online, with live classes you can join from anywhere. Online students also attend weekly in-person Saturday practicals at our facility, so you still get real hands-on machine and roaster time. The Basic Refresher Training is in-person only.
What are the Saturday practicals?
They are the hands-on component for online students — weekly in-person sessions at our Nairobi facility where you practise on professional equipment with an instructor. They are included in the online course fee.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes. On successful completion you receive a Jowam certificate recognised by industry partners, awarded after your practical assessment.
Will this help me get a job?
Our training is built around what employers actually need on the bar and in the roastery. Graduates go on to barista, senior barista, and production roasting roles, and many use the skills to start their own coffee businesses.
Where are you located?
Jowam Coffee Training Centre is at Pension Towers, 4th Floor, Loita Street, in Nairobi — easy to reach by matatu or on foot from the city centre.