Short Courses
Take a short course
Make a career for yourself in hospitality! Whether you want to make a successful start in this field, or develop your skills further so that you’re ready for management positions – Aspire2 International’s hands-on classes taught by experienced industry professionals will help you get the skills and knowledge you need to work successfully in bars, restaurants, cafes, and more! You’ll also have access to extensive study pathways in addition to being well prepared and ready to work in a wide range of hospitality environments in New Zealand, and the rest of the world.
Available short courses
BENZ
Barista
Essentials
NZQA credit
Location: Auckland, Christchurch, Tauranga
Duration: 12 hours over various days
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Learn how to coffee at a professional level with Aspire2 International’s Barista Essentials short course. You’ll receive practical hands-on training with from experts on proper coffee making technique, tips, and tricks – and receive a professional certificate at completion. Students can also receive NZQA credits to put towards studies. A great skill to have for professional or personal goals!
*Start dates vary at each location
LCQNZ
Licence Controller Qualification (LCQ)
NZQA credit
Location: Auckland, Christchurch, Tauranga
Duration: 14 hours over 1 weekend
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A License controller qualification (or LCQ) verifies that you have received proper training required by the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 to serve alcohol – which is useful when applying for a Manager’s Certificate. You’ll get professional training with from experts and receive a certificate upon completion. Students can also receive NZQA credits to put towards studies.
*Start dates vary at each location
EM
Espresso Beverage Making
Custom course
Location: Auckland
Duration: 14 hours over 1 weekend
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A shorter and more-affordable express course run in the evenings that teaches you how to master a professional coffee machine to make all your favourite classic coffees at expert quality. A great way to learn a new skill and have a new hobby outside office hours – you’ll be ready to impress your friends and family with delicious coffee beverages after just one week!
*Ask about group options/bookings!