Why Passing an Online Barista Course Changed My Life More Than a Degree

Education & Learning Skill Certification
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EspressoDreams

Yo, anyone else feeling like their online barista cert did more for them than their actual degree?? :hot_beverage::books:

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CaffeineQueen

YES! My latte art skills landed me gigs faster than my Comm Studies diploma. Got offers from 3 cafes within a week! :joy: #noregrets

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BeanCounter

Fr tho, $99 course vs. $50K degree, and guess which one my boss cared more about? Hint: it’s not the one that put me in debt. :chart_decreasing:

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MemeGrinder

Lmao the irony. Mastering the art of froth > mastering Shakespeare. Who knew? sips coffee

5

ChaiGuy

And it’s not just cafes. Got headhunted by a local roastery for managing their IG. All cuz I could pour a mean tulip. :tulip::camera:

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LurkerLatte

I’m here for the vibes and the foam, but can confirm; my friend’s life flipped post-cert. Weird flex, but okay. :man_shrugging:

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BasicBrews

Real talk —this online course actually taught me time management and customer service better than any lecture hall ever did. Who would’ve thought Brew 101 > Business 101?

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DecafDaze

Did the same course, and my boss said, ‘Your cappuccino is the reason we have regulars.’ Meanwhile, my degree is just a wall decoration. :hot_beverage::right_arrow::trophy:

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PourOverPrince

Hyped about this thread! Who else here got more than just coffee skills from studyin’ beans? :beans::light_bulb:

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FrappeFanatic

Raises hand🙋. I’m better at networking now because I talk to so many different peeps daily. My social skills hit lvl 9000.

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VentiVibes

Not to mention, it’s wild how that cert helped with my side hustle — personalized coffee guides! Now ppl pay ME! :money_with_wings:

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MochaMaster

Can’t forget about creativity! Designing drinks is like art class minus the critique.

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WhippedCreamDream

Okay but like, WHY is frothing milk more satisfying than writing essays? Need answers. :eyes:

14

NitroNoob

Not just for baristas. My friend did a similar course for mixology. Now she’s slaying at a rooftop bar. Skills = Versatile AF.

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AmericanoAddict

Big question: Do you guys think these certs will ever fully replace traditional education, or nah?

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ColdBrewCrusader

Depends. For hands-on skills, def a game-changer. But like, doctors? Yeah, maybe keep the degrees. :stethoscope:

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MacchiatoMaverick

More like augmenting traditional education. Best of both worlds — a degree for the brains, certs for the clout. :flexed_biceps:

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SteamedMilkSib

Clout certs FTW! My resume looks hella more interesting now. And tbh, it’s fun AF.

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FilteredFreak

Same here. Certs make me feel like I’m making real progress, not just collecting paper. Plus, who doesn’t love coffee? :hot_beverage::heart: