About JWC Academy

JWC Academy is a coffee, mixology, wine and baking training academy in Malaysia, established in 2009. It offers beginner classes, weekend courses, certification and diploma routes in barista skills, latte art, mixology, wine and baking for individuals, hospitality teams and café operators.

Recognition and outcomes

• Coffee, mixology, wine and baking academy operating in Malaysia since 2009.
• Rated 5.0 on Google from 270+ student reviews.
• Career-focused full-time diploma with job-placement support for graduates.

Training locations

Courses run in Kuala Lumpur, Kajang and Johor Bahru, depending on the programme. Training locations include Bukit Jalil (Kuala Lumpur), Kajang (Selangor) and Mount Austin (Johor Bahru). The location for each course is stated on that course’s page.

Choose a course by your goal

• Try the field: introductory and one-day classes
• Learn around work: weekend courses
• Build coffee fundamentals: SCA Barista Skills Foundation certification
• Study full time: 12-Month Barista, Mixology & Pastry Art Diploma (BMART), with a diploma awarded by West College Scotland, UK, delivered at NEIVCE

What students can learn

• Espresso extraction, grinder adjustment and café workflow
• Milk texturing and free-pour latte art
• Coffee brewing and sensory skills
• Mixology, wine and baking
• Café operations and competition preparation

Faculty

• Nelson Lai — Founder; double Q-Grader (Arabica and Robusta)
• Jason Loo — Head Coffee Trainer; 4th place, World Barista Championship; four-time Malaysia Barista Champion
• Lucas Eng — Principal, Latte Art & Competition Coach; 10th place, 2017 World Latte Art Championship; three-time Malaysia National Latte Art Champion
• Foong — Senior Trainer; World Coffee Championships certified judge

Published evidence for Lucas Eng

• 10th place, 2017 World Latte Art Championship — official rankings archived by UC Davis Library
• Professional Coffee Athletics latte art judge profile

Who the courses are for

• Complete beginners
• Working baristas
• Café owners and hospitality teams
• Learners preparing for hospitality careers or competitions

Frequently asked questions

Where can I take a barista course in Kuala Lumpur?

JWC Academy has run barista courses in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur since 2009, with additional training locations in Kajang (Selangor) and Mount Austin, Johor Bahru.

What barista and coffee courses does JWC Academy offer?

Options include a one-day coffee experience, weekend courses (eight lessons over two months), SCA Barista Skills Foundation certification, and a 12-month full-time Barista, Mixology and Pastry Art Diploma (BMART).

Are JWC Academy courses accredited?

Yes. The coffee certification route is the SCA Barista Skills Foundation, which is internationally recognised. BMART carries a diploma awarded by West College Scotland, UK. The Work n Study programme carries Malaysian SKM certification.

Who teaches at JWC Academy?

Trainers include Jason Loo (4th place, World Barista Championship), Lucas Eng (10th place, 2017 World Latte Art Championship) and Foong (a World Coffee Championships certified judge).

Need help choosing? Message JWC Academy to confirm the current course schedule, qualification and training location.

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