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Calgary, Alberta

Open and Run a Successful Café — Without Costly Mistakes

A 3-day, hands-on Coffee Shop Masterclass that gives you clear systems, practical skills, and confident decision-making — so you can plan, open, or improve a café that actually works.

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Trusted by 200+ Café Owners

Opening a Coffee Shop Shouldn't Feel Like Guesswork

You're excited about opening a cafe but overwhelmed by where to start

You're worried about costly mistakes that could sink your business

You need real systems, not just theory—but don't know who to trust

We created this masterclass to help you stop guessing and start making confident, informed decisions.

In Just 3 Days, You'll Go From Overwhelmed to Confident

What You'll Walk Away With:

Complete confidence operating an espresso bar like a pro

Proven financial systems to price profitably and manage costs

Ready-to-use templates and checklists for every operational area

A clear roadmap from soft launch to thriving business

Here's Everything You'll Learn in 3 Days

Barista Skills & Coffee Knowledge

Set up and operate an espresso bar

How to pull espresso shots & dial in for flavour clarity

Milk steaming fundamentals & basic latte art

Batch brew calibration

Manage multiple drink orders

Taste and describe espresso

Understand roast profiles, blends & sourcing

Business & Financial Foundations

Startup & operating budgets

Breakeven

Menu costing & pricing

COGS, waste & inventory

Hiring & onboarding a team

Systems, Design, & Daily Operations

Bar workflow for speed & cleanliness

Café layout for flow

Opening/closing routines

Cleaning & maintenance

Using checklists & templates

Branding & Customer Experience

Developing your concept

Your brand voice & values

Designing your cafe for the 5 senses

Customer experience design

Is This Masterclass Right for You?

Aspiring Cafe Owners

Ready to open your first cafe with confidence and a proven roadmap

Existing Cafe Owners

Looking for a comprehensive tune-up to optimize operations and profits

Cafe Managers

Wanting to level up your skills and understand the business side

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Customizable templates and spreadsheets to help you start and run your coffee shop

Start-Up & Planning

Cafe Start-Up Budget Spreadsheet

Recommended Vendors List

Daily Operations

Opening Checklist

Closing Checklist

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Template

Coffee Bar Cleaning & Maintenance Guide

Coffee Resources

Espresso Dial-In Sheet

Filter Coffee Dial-In Sheet

Espresso/Milk Beverage Workflow Bookmark

Higher/Lower Reference Guide

Menu Design & Planning

Espresso-Based Beverage Recipes

Cost of Goods Calculator

Menu Planning & Analysis Spreadsheet

Hiring & Onboarding

Cafe Job Descriptions Template

Interview Scorecard Template

Barista Training Guide

Employee Competency Evaluation Template

$900 Value - FREE

All Resources are Customizable to Your Brand using Canva

Helps You Save Valuable Time

Used by Cafe Owners Around the World

Continuously Updated

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Meet Your Instructor: 
Trent Rollings

Accredited Coffee Educator & Consultant

Trent is the CEO of Timberline Coffee School, a certified SCA trainer, and a World Coffee Championships Representative and Judge. With over a decade of international experience in coffee education and competition, Trent brings deep industry insight and a passion for helping others grow.

SCA Certified Trainer

10+ Years Experience in the Industry

World Coffee Championships Judge

Certified Q Instructor

Course Details

Schedule

9:00am to 5:00pm each day

3 full intensive days

Maximum 6 students per class

Location

Timberline Coffee School

Calgary, Alberta

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Bonus: Resource Pack Included ($900 Value)

You'll also get a fully customizable resource pack—designed to save you time and help you launch with clarity. Everything is built in Canva so you can make it your own and put it into action right away.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need barista experience to join the masterclass?

No prior barista experience is required. We'll teach you everything from espresso setup and milk steaming to workflow and service. If you already have barista skills, this course will help you refine them and apply them in the context of ownership and operations.

Is this course only for people who want to open a coffee shop?

While the course is focused on café ownership, many of the skills—like menu costing, team onboarding, workflow design, and customer experience—are highly valuable for managers, trainers, and professionals working in coffee or hospitality settings.

How many people will be in the course?

Class sizes are kept small (6 students max.) to ensure a hands-on, high-touch learning experience. This allows for real-time feedback, personalized instruction, and plenty of time on equipment.

Do I get a certificate?

Yes. All students receive a Timberline Coffee School Certificate of Completion at the end of the course.

Will we learn about business planning and startup costs?

Yes. You'll get a clear breakdown of startup costs, sample budgets, menu pricing strategies, business plan templates, and tools to forecast your breakeven point and plan for profitability.

Is this a franchise or business-in-a-box course?

Not at all. This course is designed to help you create your own unique coffee shop. You'll learn how to develop your own concept, brand identity, and operational systems—no cookie-cutter business models here.

What do I need to bring?

Just yourself, a notebook, and a willingness to learn. We'll provide everything else, including equipment, tools, tasting supplies, and printed resources.

Where is the course held?

The course takes place at Timberline Coffee School in Calgary, Alberta. Directions and preparation details will be sent upon registration.

What if I have dietary restrictions?

We will send you a pre-course email before your course where we ask for any dietary restrictions you may have so that we can work to accommodate for them when ordering snacks and lunch.