SERVICES

Face-to-face Courses

Barista Course

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in this practical in person course, you will learn how to prepare coffees with Bartira, one of the most popular professionals in barista training. Since 2013, she has already qualified more than 5000 baristas around Ireland. With a strong reputation in the market, the Barista Course by Bartira has offered the right tools to impact the lives of many students who have been able to improve their living standards after getting a job as baristas.

€55

Combo Start

Barista Course (face to face) + Food Safety (online) for €59 By getting this combo, you will receive online food safety training and face-to-face Barista training. With both certifications, you will be able to work in all the Irish food sectors such as coffee shops, bakeries, supermarkets, restaurants and much more. We are looking forward to seeing you!

€59

Combo Barista Course + Private Session

Barista Course with a small group of students + one-on-one for a 2 hour training session. In this combo, you will have the opportunity to practice again for 2 hours all the recipes you. learned and made during the one day 4.30 hours course. The private class is held on a different day from the group class: we offer sessions during the week and on weekends, in the morning, afternoon, and evening, so it is no hassle to find a time that fits your schedule. This is the perfect opportunity to. further improve your latte art skills after the group class! How does this work for you?

€129

Combo Barista + Private Session + Food Safety(online) - EN

Barista Course + one-on-one 2 hour training session + Food Safety Level 1 (HACCP) online course.

€135

Combo Head Start

Barista Course (face to face) + Food Safety (online) + CVIEW: This Premium Combo aims to prepare the student with all the important skills to become a successful professional in the food sector. With the Head Start Combo, you will have a discount on our online food safety training, face-to-face Barista training and Curriculum Vitae support to get the perfect head start in your journey. Are you ready?

€85

Barista Course Gift Card

The perfect gift for coffee lovers to celebrate Christmas, ho ho ho!

€55

Online Courses

Food Safety - HACCP (Level 1) - EN

Food Safety - HACCP (Level 1); this course is indeed fundamental for all those who want to work in the food sector ( jobs such as barista, waitress, floor staff, bartender, kitchen porter, etc.) Having the proper training with HACCP principles is a legal requirement. Thus, it is a massive advantage to have this course on your CV when looking for a job in the food sector.

€27

ABOUT US

Located in the heart of Dublin, the Head Start Courses is formed by Bartira Augelli, an experienced and qualified professional focused on providing accessible services for the food sector, including“ Food Safety(HACCP - Level 1)” and“ Barista” courses.Our courses are available face to face or online, either English or Portuguese language, helping students who need effective and clear content to get a job in Ireland.

With a simple, engaging and dynamic language, the Head Start Courses gives support by adequate training, and also helps the students with their Curriculum Vitae, with the objective to develop the necessary tools and confidence in order to distinguish our students toward the labour market, contributing to their personal and professional journey.

MISSION

Delivering knowledge in a light and efficient way and help the student to pursue a career in the food sector.

VISION

To become a benchmark in forming outstanding professionals of the Irish food sector, contributing to the student’s life and also with the country.

VALUES

Honesty, Integrity, Respect and Inclusion.

WHO IS BARTIRA?

“My business started when I realized that my tools and experience could create a positive impact on people’s lives, especially immigrants like me. Since then, my happiness is doing what I love, knowing that I can contribute to the start of so many professionals.” (BARTIRA)

With almost ten years' experience in the Irish food sector, Bartira Augelli holds a Master of Science (Entrepreneurship) from Trinity College Dublin, a Bachelors Honours (Business Studies) from International College of Dublin and certification in "Advanced HACCP Design and Validation based on Risk Assessment (Level 6)". Her love for teaching is a Core element of her professional life and made her pursue a certification in Mentoring Training from Trinity College Dublin. Bartira also holds certification of Barista from the Specialty Coffee Association of Europe (SCAE).

Bartira is the founder of Head Start Courses and the renowned Barista Course By Bartira that in 7 years already has qualified more than 5000 professionals. She also ran the stylish coffee shop located in British Studies Centres in Dublin before the pandemic.

She spends part of her time giving talks, training/ workshops, and working in social programs, teaching for a "hard to reach" group of youths that belong to a marginalised background in Dublin.

Bartira is a member and works as a volunteer for the "Career LEAP" Work Readiness Training Programme, a project created by Trinity College Dublin and local business to tackle youth unemployment.