EST. 2009 · MALAYSIA
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.
2009Teaching since
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4Training locations
14JWC F&B brands
THE JWC FAMILY
Part of a group that runs real cafés, bars & a roastery
JWC Academy belongs to the same team behind these 14 brands. What you learn in class is how we work behind our own counters every day.
Training locations
Courses run in Kuala Lumpur, Kajang and Johor Bahru, depending on the programme. Training locations include Bukit Jalil (Kuala Lumpur), Kajang (Selangor), Mount Austin (Johor Bahru) and Skudai (Johor Bahru, mixology classes). The location for each course is stated on that course’s page.
Bukit JalilKuala Lumpur
KajangSelangor
Mount AustinJohor Bahru
SkudaiJohor Bahru · Mixology
Choose a course by your goal
- 01Try the fieldintroductory and one-day classes
- 02Learn around workweekend courses
- 03Build coffee fundamentalsSCA Barista Skills Foundation certification
- 04Study full time12-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 LaiFounderdouble Q-Grader (Arabica and Robusta)
Jason LooHead Coffee Trainer4th place, World Barista Championship · four-time Malaysia Barista Champion
Lucas EngPrincipal, Latte Art & Competition Coach10th place, 2017 World Latte Art Championship · three-time Malaysia National Latte Art Champion
FoongSenior TrainerWorld Coffee Championships certified judge
Published evidence for Lucas Eng
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).
Not sure which course fits you?
Message us to confirm the current schedule, qualification and training location.