2026 Corporate TrainingTrain Your Team. Reclaim 100%
Train Your Team. Reclaim 100%
Via HRD Corp.
Malaysia’s most-awarded coffee & mixology academy. Café chains, F&B groups and hotels train with us at near-zero net cost, through HRD Corp claimable barista, mixology, bakery and creative-media programmes.
★ 5.0 · 196 Reviews
17 Years · Since 2009
400+ Baristas Trained Each Year
HRD Corp Registered
17 Years · Since 2009
400+ Baristas Trained Each Year
HRD Corp Registered
The Academy
A training partner your team will respect.
Since 2009 we have trained baristas, bartenders, bakers and entire F&B teams across Malaysia. Our faculty competes at world level. Our curriculum is hands-on. Our eligible corporate programmes are HRD Corp claimable.
17
YEARS TRAINING
SINCE 2009
SINCE 2009
400+
BARISTAS TRAINED
EACH YEAR
EACH YEAR
14
FULL-TIME
FACULTY
FACULTY
5.0★
196 VERIFIED
GOOGLE REVIEWS
GOOGLE REVIEWS
#4
WORLD BARISTA
CHAMPIONSHIP
CHAMPIONSHIP
100%
HRD CORP
REGISTERED
REGISTERED
Meet The Faculty
Trainers who compete at world level.
Every JWC trainer is a working professional with national or international credentials — including Jason Loo (World Barista Championship 4th Place Finalist) and Foong & Nelson (World Coffee Championship Judges).
Nelson
Founder of JWC
Founder of Just Want Coffee. Over a decade of building JWC across coffee, education, bars and roasting. World Coffee Championship Judge.
Foong
Coffee & Bartending Trainer
SCA-certified (Sensory, Barista, Filter Coffee). Professional competitor & coffee competition judge. PCA latte art instructor.
Lucas Eng
Principal, Latte Art & Competition Coach
10th place, 2017 World Latte Art Championship. Three-time Malaysia National Latte Art Champion (2015, 2016 and 2017). Professional Coffee Athletics latte art judge profile.
Logman
Lecturer · Barista Work & Study
Lead trainer for the English & Malay Barista Work-and-Study programme. Hands-on espresso, milk steaming, team coaching.
Bao Ting
Latte Art Champion · Lecturer
2023 PCA Coffee Latte Art Competition Champion. Senior lecturer in barista & latte art.
Jie Hao
Wholesale Manager · JWC Roastery
Latte art competition champion. Heads JWC Roastery wholesale; trains corporate teams on espresso & milk technique.
Full faculty of 14, including mixology, pastry, creative-media and wine specialists.
What Your Team Learns
A curriculum your staff actually uses on day one.
Every JWC course is built around what a working café, bar or bakery needs in production. Real machines. Real menus. Real volume.
Coffee
Latte art, free pour, hearts & rosettas, signature designs for your menu.
Coffee
Espresso science, dialling-in, extraction theory, machine calibration.
Mixology
Classics, modern signatures, bar set-up, spirits & service standards.
Mocktails & Matcha
Halal-friendly drinks, matcha, fruit teas, modern non-alcoholic menus.
Bakery
Sourdough fermentation, shaping, baking, scoring & daily production.
Bakery
Croissant lamination, butter blocks, viennoiserie fundamentals.
What Real Students & Teams Say
196 five-star Google reviews. Counting.
5.0
★★★★★
JWC Academy on GoogleVerified at 196 reviews · The Earth @ Bukit Jalil & Mount Austin JB · Last updated 2026
★★★★★
“We chose JWC Academy because the trainers compete at world level. That’s the standard we want for our team. The HRDF process was guided from start to finish, and our baristas walked away with menu-ready skills.”
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★★★★★
So glad I had fun in the barista class. Will pass kind words to teacher Logman and teacher Syabil. Keep practising your new skill, and feel free to visit anytime!
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★★★★★
The trainers really know their craft. Jason and Foong don’t just teach — they pull shots and judge competitions. You feel the difference in every detail.
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★★★★★
Sent four of our café staff for HRDF barista training. Latte consistency improved within a week. The whole HRD Corp claim was straightforward, with documentation handled for us.
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★★★★★
Best decision for my café’s opening team. The trainers customised the curriculum to our menu and our espresso setup. Our staff walked out confident on day one.
The HRDF Process
How the claim works, in four steps.
HRD Corp’s SBL Khas scheme reimburses your training cost from the levy your company is already paying. Most cafés and F&B operators are sitting on an unused balance.
1
Brief Us
WhatsApp Amie. We send a quote, course outline and trainer profile.
1 BUSINESS DAY
2
HRD Corp Grant
Your HR team applies on the HRD Corp portal using our invoice (SBL Khas).
1-2 WEEKS
3
Team Attends
At our KL or JB campus, or on-site at your venue (groups of 8+).
PER SCHEDULE
4
Claim Reimbursed
We provide certificate & attendance; you submit to HRD Corp.
2-4 WEEKS
The Curriculum
HRD Corp claimable courses your team can join.
| Course | Best For | Group |
|---|---|---|
| Barista & Latte Art | Cafés, bistros, hotels with espresso | 6-20 |
| Bartending & Cocktail | Bars, restaurants with full bar service | 6-16 |
| Mocktail & Tea Drinks | Halal-friendly venues, modern teas, matcha | 6-16 |
| Sourdough Making | Bakeries, brunch cafés, in-house bread | 6-12 |
| Croissant & Viennoiserie | Pastry shops, hotel breakfast, bakeries | 6-12 |
| Creative Media Foundation | In-house marketing & content teams | 6-20 |
| Advanced Creative Strategy | F&B brand & campaign leads | 6-16 |
Curriculum is customisable. Bilingual instruction available — English, Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin.
Avoid These Mistakes
Five mistakes that kill your claim.
- Applying AFTER training starts. HRD Corp requires the grant before day one. The single most common reason claims get rejected.
- Picking an unregistered trainer. Always verify HRD Corp registration. If your provider is not registered, the claim is blocked, period.
- Skipping documentation. Attendance, certificates, photo evidence — all required for reimbursement. We handle this for you.
- Letting your levy balance expire. Unused HRDF levy does not roll forever. Use it or lose it.
- Defaulting to generic curriculum. Tell us your bestsellers, your weak points, your menu. We customise the curriculum for every group.
Frequently Asked
Answers HR managers and F&B owners really need.
How long does the HRD Corp claim take?
Most grant applications are approved in 1–2 weeks via the HRD Corp portal. We brief your HR team and provide the supporting documentation needed.
Can you train on-site at our café or restaurant?
Yes — for groups of 8 or more pax, we conduct training at your venue with the equipment you actually use. For smaller groups, we host you at our KL Bukit Jalil or JB Mount Austin campus.
What is the minimum group size?
Minimum 6 pax for HRDF group training. On-site delivery available for 8 pax or more. Custom curriculum included from 6 pax onward — we adapt to your menu and your weak points.
Which courses are HRD Corp claimable?
Barista & Latte Art, Bartending & Cocktail, Mocktail & Tea Drinks, Sourdough, Croissant, Creative Media Foundation, Advanced Creative Strategy. The 12-month BMART diploma is not HRDF-claimable.
Can you customise the curriculum to our menu?
Yes. For all groups of 6 or more we tailor the curriculum to your bestsellers, your equipment, and your team’s weak points.
What’s the typical net cost after HRDF reimbursement?
Net cost approaches zero when your levy balance covers the full invoice. Most clients reimburse 100% of training cost.
Real HRDF claims · 100% reimbursed
8 companies. 48 staff trained. RM 0 net cost.
Real HRDF claims processed at JWC Academy in the last 12 months — every one fully reimbursed through HRD Corp.
8
Companies trained
48
Staff upskilled
6
Industries served
100%
Reimbursed
From luxury hospitality and global tech to F&B manufacturing and private country clubs — across barista, sourdough and bakery programmes, group sizes from 1 to 10 pax. Detailed case studies available on request under NDA.
Trusted by global leaders & Malaysia’s top brands
From Fortune 500 reinsurance and global fintech to luxury hospitality and Malaysia’s most prestigious country club — JWC trains teams across industries where attention to detail is non-negotiable.
Your levy is already paid.
Train your team with what you’ve earned.
Most teams receive a complete proposal within 24 hours.
KL Campus
22-2 Jln Jalil 1, The Earth @ Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur
JB Campus
30 Jln Mutiara Emas 5/3, Mount Austin, 81100 Johor Bahru
Corporate Contact
Amie · +60 14-330 6442
Mon–Sat 10am–6pm
Mon–Sat 10am–6pm