About Us
The Story Behind Falcon
Barista Academy
We exist because the coffee industry deserves better-trained baristas, and aspiring
professionals deserve better training. With Falcon Barista Academy
Meet the Founder
Irfan Alam
15+ years in the coffee industry • Former Head Barista at Starbucks India • SCA Certified Coffee Professional .
Why I Started Falcon
"After years of working in cafes across Kolkata and training dozens of baristas informally, I noticed a gap. New hires came with 'certificates' but couldn't pull a proper shot. They'd learned from textbooks, not machines."
"Falcon Barista Academy was born from frustration with that gap. I built the training program I wished existed, one that prioritizes hands-on practice over theory, small batches over mass enrollment, in Falcon Barista Academy, and honest skill-building over flashy promises."
"We're not trying to be the biggest. We're trying to be the most effective. Every graduate should be genuinely job-ready, with Falcon Barista Academy, not just certificate-holding."
Meet the Founder
Sifa Shakil
15+ years in the coffee industry • Former Head Barista at Starbucks India • SCA Certified Coffee Professional .
Why I Started Falcon
"After years of working in cafes across Kolkata and training dozens of baristas informally, I noticed a gap. New hires came with 'certificates' but couldn't pull a proper shot. They'd learned from textbooks, not machines."
"Falcon Barista Academy was born from frustration with that gap. I built the training program I wished existed, one that prioritizes hands-on practice over theory, small batches over mass enrollment, in Falcon Barista Academy, and honest skill-building over flashy promises."
"We're not trying to be the biggest. We're trying to be the most effective. Every graduate should be genuinely job-ready, with Falcon Barista Academy, not just certificate-holding."
Our Training Philosophy
Passion Before
Profit
Profit
Falcon Barista Academy keep batches small even though larger ones would be more profitable.
Quality training matters more than revenue.
Skills Over
Certificates
Certificates
Our certification means you can actually do the job, not just that you attended classes.
We assess real ability.
Honesty Always
Falcon Barista Academy won't promise guaranteed placements or unrealistic salaries.
We tell you what to expect and prepare you for reality.
How We're Different from YouTube & Hobby
Courses
YouTube videos can teach concepts...
But you can't develop muscle memory by watching. You need hours of practice
on real equipment with immediate feedback. With Falcon Barista Academy
Home courses use domestic equipment...
Falcon Barista Academy are use Commercial machines behave differently. Pressure, steam power, and workflow
are nothing like what you'd experience at home.
Hobby courses teach recipes...
We teach workflow. Making one latte is easy. Making fifty during a morning
rush while maintaining quality — that's the skill.
Come See Our Training Space
The best way to understand what we do is to visit. Book a free counselling session and
tour our Falcon Barista Academy training facility.
