Master the Art of Coffee | Italian Barista Academy - Professional barista training and certification academy offering coffee brewing, latte art, and espresso courses.

Italian Barista Academy by
Sahil Thakkar

You’ve arrived at the official training space of Sahil Thakkar, Authorized SCA Trainer.

The IBA Story

Welcome to the Italian Barista Academy, where coffee isn’t just taught, it’s lived.

We started with one simple idea: that coffee has the power to bring people together, open doors, and create something significant. Over the years, that idea has grown into a global community of passionate baristas, roasters, café owners, and coffee lovers, each on their own journey, but connected through a shared love for the craft.

At the Academy, we believe learning coffee should feel inspiring, hands-on, and real. Our certified courses are designed not just to teach techniques like espresso extraction, milk frothing, or latte art, but to help you understand the why behind every movement. You’ll train with people who’ve been in your shoes, who remember what it’s like to pull your first shot or get your milk just right.

We bring together the richness of Italian coffee tradition with the energy of modern trends, all in a space that feels welcoming, personal, and passionate. Whether you dream of running your own café or simply want to grow in the world of specialty coffee, we’re here to walk that journey with you.

This isn’t just a school.
It’s a place to grow, to connect, and to fall in love with coffee all over again.

Your Path to Mastering Coffee

Professional Barista Course 01

Professional Barista Course 02

Manual Brewing Techniques Course

New Cafe Business Consulting

Cafe Start Up Course

Coffee Roasting Consultancy

Meet Our Success Stories

Clear, Concise and Engaging

Five stars for Sahil and the Italian Barista Academy! His teaching style is amazing – clear, concise, and engaging. I went from complete beginner to confident barista in just a few weeks. Thanks to the skills I learned, I landed a job within 3 months of enrolling.

Kiran Chindarkar

Course is Bang on!

I started with their basic barista course for just giving a try but I’m still in touch with sahil sir for my more 3 courses! You should definitely get your hands on their coures!

Vijayant Bajpai

Bahot hi badiya training hai!

IBA mein coffee ki courses bohot achchi hain! Mr. Sahil Thakkar ne mujhe apne sapne ko poora karne mein madad ki!! Thank you so much.

Harsh Srivastava