Program Overview

Hospitality — Barista (Canada & USA Standards)

Professional Barista Bridging Program

A 36-hour, self-paced online bridging program designed to elevate internationally trained and aspiring baristas
to the technical, cultural, and customer-service standards expected in Canadian and U.S. cafés.

Format

100% Online

self-paced

Duration

36 Hours

4 modules

Curriculum

4 Modules

16 lessons

Credential

Certificate

Completion

Program Overview

The Professional Barista Bridging Program (Canada/US Standards) is an advanced training course that bridges global coffee knowledge
with the real expectations of North American café workplaces. The program focuses on safe operations, communication excellence,
and the professional habits that differentiate outstanding baristas in high-volume, customer-facing environments.

Learners strengthen food safety and hygiene practices, café English and service communication, workplace culture and labor awareness,
and sustainability standards commonly expected across cafés in Canada and the United States.

Who This Program Is For

Individuals with prior coffee/barista experience seeking international advancement
Newcomers planning to work or study in the Canadian or U.S. hospitality industry
Aspiring baristas who want North American workplace readiness
Café owners and entrepreneurs upgrading service quality and staff training

Practical Benefits

Apply food safety, sanitation, allergen awareness, and café hygiene standards
Improve café English, order flow, complaint handling, and customer experience
Understand workplace culture, teamwork, and service excellence expectations
Build awareness of labor basics, professional conduct, and risk prevention
Integrate sustainability and waste reduction practices used in modern cafés

What You Will Learn

Safety & Service Readiness

Food safety, hygiene, sanitation routines, and allergen awareness
Milk handling and equipment cleaning standards for café operations
Customer rapport, service recovery, payment/tips, and closing dialogues

Workplace & Sustainability

Workplace culture, teamwork, conflict resolution, and professionalism
Basic labor awareness and ethical behavior in multicultural settings
Waste reduction, recycling practices, and sustainable café operations

Program Structure

Food Safety and Hygiene Standards in Canada/US Cafés
Coffee Shop English — Customer Service & Ordering Skills
Workplace Culture & Labor Foundations in a Multicultural Environment
Sustainability & Waste Management in Cafés

Certification

Participants receive a Certificate of Completion upon successful completion of the program.
The certificate confirms professional development aligned with North American café workplace standards.

This certificate does not grant trade licensure, employment authorization, or government-recognized certification.

Career Pathways

Barista roles in cafés across Canada and the U.S.
Café supervisor and service lead opportunities (experience-dependent)
Coffee shop operations and customer service excellence pathways
Entrepreneur readiness for café launch and service model improvement

The program supports readiness and professional growth; employment outcomes depend on local employer requirements.

Compliance & Regulatory Statement (Important)

This program is provided as continuing education and professional development.
It does not grant licensure, trade certification, or authorization to work in Canada or the U.S.
It does not replace employer-required training, local food handler certification, or workplace onboarding.
Participants must comply with local food safety regulations and workplace policies.
The program does not guarantee employment, job placement, or certification outcomes.

Curriculum

4 Sections
16 Lessons
36 Hours

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Module 1: Food Safety and Hygiene Standards in CanadaUS Cafés
This module introduces learners to essential food safety and hygiene practices required in Canadian and U.S. cafés. Students explore proper sanitation methods, personal hygiene, milk and espresso equipment cleaning, and allergen awareness. Through practical examples and café case studies, participants learn how to maintain a safe, compliant, and customer-friendly coffee environment in accordance with North American standards.
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Module 2: Coffee Shop English – Customer Service & Ordering Skills
Module 2 focuses on effective communication skills, café English vocabulary, and understanding multicultural workplace dynamics. Students learn how to interact professionally with customers, handle complaints, and adapt to the communication styles used in Canadian and U.S. cafés. The module also covers workplace ethics, teamwork, and service excellence to prepare baristas for real café environments.
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Module 3: Workplace Culture & Labor Regulations in a Multicultural Environment
This module covers the legal and ethical foundations of working in the North American café industry. Topics include workplace safety, labor laws, employee rights, and employer expectations. Students learn how to apply risk management, follow occupational health standards, and maintain professionalism in compliance with Canadian and U.S. regulations.
5
Module 4: Sustainability & Waste Management in Cafés
Module 4 emphasizes environmental responsibility and sustainable practices in modern cafés. Learners explore waste reduction strategies, eco-friendly packaging, energy conservation, and sustainable sourcing of coffee and dairy products. Real examples from Canadian and U.S. cafés help students understand how to balance profitability with environmental care and ethical operations.
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Instructor

Farhood Zafarihashjin

3 Students

3 Courses

Dr. Farhood Zafari Hashjin
International Hospitality & Culinary Arts Expert
Instructor – Richmond Hill College (Canada)

Dr. Zafari is an internationally acclaimed hospitality educator, consultant, and culinary arts professional with 35+ years of global experience. He is the Founder & CEO of Iran Chef Academy (I.C.A.) and has trained thousands of students across Iran, the Middle East, and Europe.

He holds an Honorary Doctorate in Management from Edmonton University, Canada, and serves as a member of Worldchefs and the World Master Chefs Society (WMCS).

As an international judge, keynote speaker, curriculum developer, and hospitality consultant, he has collaborated with top institutions in Canada, Malaysia, Europe, and the Middle East.
He now contributes his expertise to Richmond Hill College’s Hospitality & Service Industries Bridging Programs, supporting internationally trained learners in aligning their skills with Canadian standards

Farhood Zafarihashjin

Student:

3 Students

Lesson:

16 Lessons

Duration: 36 Hours

Quiz:

4 Quizzes

Level: All levels

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Professional Barista Bridging Program (Canada/US Standards)

Professional Barista Bridging Program (Canada/US Standards)

Professional Barista Bridging Program

Program Overview

Who This Program Is For

Practical Benefits

What You Will Learn

Program Structure

Certification

Career Pathways

Compliance & Regulatory Statement (Important)

Curriculum

Instructor

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