Professional Barista Course & Coffee Training in Islamabad
You train on commercial espresso machines from your first class. Dial in a grinder, pull shots, steam silky milk, pour latte art and run a café bar, with head trainer M. Khizar Abbas correcting you at the machine.
One academy in Bahria Town Phase 6. Students from Rawalpindi, DHA and every Bahria phase train here, and you're welcome to travel in from Lahore, Peshawar, Karachi or anywhere in Pakistan.
22+
Yrs Experience
1200+
Students Trained
Hands-On
Practical Training
Career
Guidance & CV Help
Quick answer
Barista Studio Coffee Training Lab by Khizar is a hands-on barista academy in Bahria Town Phase 6, Islamabad. Head trainer M. Khizar Abbas teaches espresso, milk texturing, latte art and café workflow on commercial machines, with 15-day, 30-day and 3-month programs from PKR 40,000. It's rated 4.9 on Google from 73 reviews, and students from other cities in Pakistan are welcome to travel in for a program.
Why Choose Us
Learn Behind the Machine, Not From a Textbook
Most of each 3-hour class is spent at the machine. You pull shots, adjust the grinder, steam milk and pour, then do it again until your hands know the routine and you're not guessing.
22 Years Experience
Over two decades in coffee, from working the bar to running this academy.
1,200+ Students Trained
Complete beginners, working café staff and future café owners have all trained here.
100% Practical Training
You're behind the machine on day one. We keep theory short and spend the time building muscle memory.
Modern Commercial Equipment
Italian commercial espresso machines and proper grinders, the same kind of kit you'll use in a café.
Small Batch Training
Batches are kept small, so the trainer can watch and correct each student on every skill.
Job Support & Career Guidance
Career guidance, CV help and interview practice for café jobs in Pakistan and abroad.
Real Café Environment
You train in a café-style bar setup, so a real counter on a busy morning won't feel new.
Not Sure Which Course?
Send us a WhatsApp message for a free 15-minute chat. Tell us your goal and we'll suggest the program that fits it.
What You'll Learn
Three Core Skills Every Barista Needs
Every program builds the same foundations in order: espresso first, then milk, then latte art. Longer programs add speed, menu drinks and bar workflow on top.
1. Espresso Theory
How beans, grind size, dose and tamping affect the shot, and how to dial in a commercial machine so the espresso tastes balanced.
2. Milk Texturing
Stretching and rolling milk into glossy microfoam at the right temperature, so your lattes, cappuccinos and flat whites feel smooth in the mouth.
3. Latte Art
Pouring a heart, tulip and rosetta with steady control, cup after cup, until the patterns come out centred and clean.
Programs & Fees
Classes run Monday to Saturday, 10 AM to 1 PM. Sunday off.
| Program | Fee | Classes | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Days Barista Program | PKR 40,000 | 15 days · Mon–Sat, 10 AM–1 PM | Beginners, home coffee lovers & café owners who want the foundations fast |
| 30 Days Barista Program | PKR 60,000 | 30 days · Mon–Sat, 10 AM–1 PM | Anyone aiming for a barista job in Pakistan or abroad |
| 3 Months Professional Barista Program | PKR 150,000 | 3 months · Mon–Sat, 10 AM–1 PM | A serious coffee career, jobs abroad or running your own café bar |
Meet Your Trainer
Learn from M. Khizar Abbas
Khizar is the head barista trainer at Barista Studio. He teaches every session at the machine, correcting your grind, tamp, milk and pour until you can get it right without him standing next to you.
More about Khizar & the academyMajesty
Google review
“I had an amazing experience at Barista Studio Coffee Training Lab By Khizar. The trainers are highly professional, friendly, and passionate about coffee. They taught me everything from espresso extraction, milk steaming, latte art, machine maintenance, and specialty coffee knowledge, including coffee beans, brewing techniques, and quality standards. The hands-on training gave me the confidence to start my career as a barista. I highly recommend Barista Studio to anyone who wants to learn professional barista skills and specialty coffee.”Read on Google
A.K Squads
Google review
“I recently completed the barista training course and had a fantastic experience. The program is well-structured, moving quickly from theory to the hands-on practice that really matters. … They were patient, professional, and made sure I felt confident with everything from dialing in the espresso to mastering milk texture.”Read on Google
Akhtar Ali
Google review
“ALHUMDULILLAH, I successfully completed my Barista Course from April 2026 to May 2026. … Receiving the Best Performance Award Certificate and Appreciation Certificate is a proud moment for me. Special thanks to my mentor Mr.M KHIZAR ABBAS for sharing valuable knowledge, skills, and motivation that helped me improve every day.”Read on Google
Rating as shown on Google, September 2026.
Bahria Town • DHA • Rawalpindi • Islamabad
Professional Barista Training Near You
Our academy is in Bahria Town Phase 6. New baristas, café owners and hospitality staff come to us from every Bahria phase, DHA, Rawalpindi and Islamabad, and you'll train on real café equipment from the first class.
Live further away? Students from other cities in Pakistan are welcome. Classes finish at 1 PM, so your afternoons stay free, and we're happy to help you plan your start date on WhatsApp.
Coming from your area? Choose it below.
Coming from Bahria Phase 1–5
You're already inside Bahria Town, and the academy is in Phase 6. A short daily trip for morning classes (Monday to Saturday, 10 AM to 1 PM) fits easily around the 15 Days, 30 Days or 3 Months Professional Program.
Coming from Bahria Phase 6
You're right next door. Our training lab is on the 1st floor of Mir Arcade, Crescent Mall, Hill Road, near Empire Heights II. Message us before you drop by and you can see the espresso machines, grinders and training space for yourself.
Coming from Bahria Phase 7–8
Classes run 10 AM to 1 PM, Monday to Saturday, and the 15 Days Program (PKR 40,000) is an easy way to start. Tell us your phase and we'll send a location pin and the quickest route to Phase 6.
Coming from DHA
DHA Islamabad-Rawalpindi sits right beside Bahria Town, so you can train on professional café equipment without driving into the city centre every morning.
Coming from Rawalpindi
Our Bahria Town Phase 6 academy is a straightforward commute from most of Rawalpindi. Choose a 15-day, 30-day or 3-month program, starting at PKR 40,000, with hands-on machine time from day one.
Coming from Islamabad
Islamabad cafés want baristas who have already spent hours on a real machine. You get that time here, in morning classes from 10 AM to 1 PM, Monday to Saturday.
One academy, one address: Mir Arcade, Crescent Mall, 6 Hill Rd, Bahria Town Phase 6, Islamabad. We have no branches in other phases or other cities.
Career Outcomes
Where Barista Skills Can Take You
Cafés, hotels and restaurants hire for practical skill: a steady espresso, good milk and calm hands at rush hour. That's what you build here.
Specialty Coffee Shops
Barista and bar roles in specialty cafés in Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi and other growing coffee cities.
Hotels & Resorts
Coffee and F&B roles in hotel and hospitality teams.
Restaurants & Fine Dining
Running the coffee station in a restaurant, from after-dinner espresso to dessert drinks.
Coffee Chains & Franchises
Chain cafés prefer staff who already know espresso and milk basics on day one.
International Opportunities
Practical skills plus CV and interview help for café jobs in the Gulf, the UK and Europe.
Launch Your Own Café
Learn bar workflow and menu basics before you put money into your own café.
1200+
Students Trained
22+
Years in Coffee
Small
Batch Sizes
6 Days
Mon–Sat Training
Training Reels
Watch Us Brew
Real sessions filmed at our Bahria Town Phase 6 training lab. Tap a reel to play it, or swipe for more.
Student Testimonials
Latte Art Battle
Can They Pass the Barista Exam?
We post new reels, student work and latte art every week:
Barista Course Questions, Answered
Office # 1 (1st Floor), Mir Arcade, Crescent Mall, 6 Hill Rd, Phase 6 Bahria Town, Islamabad. It is our only academy, and students from Islamabad, Rawalpindi, DHA and every other city in Pakistan are welcome.
We run three programs: the 15 Days Program (PKR 40,000), the 30 Days Program (PKR 60,000) and the 3 Months Professional Program (PKR 150,000). We confirm your fee and start date on WhatsApp before you begin.
Classes run Monday to Saturday, 10 AM to 1 PM. Sunday is off, so you keep your afternoons free for work, study or practice.
No. Every program starts from the basics and you work on commercial espresso machines from your first class.
Head barista trainer and mentor M. Khizar Abbas teaches the programs hands-on, correcting your technique at the machine.
Yes. You receive a Certificate of Completion from Barista Studio Coffee Training Lab when you finish your program.