Corporate Team Building
HRD Corp Team Building Penang — High-Engagement Coffee Experiences
Looking for a team building program that is more than just fun? At Lighthouse Coffee Academy, we design HRD Corp-claimable corporate team building in Penang that strengthens creativity, teamwork, leadership, and team alignment—all through hands-on coffee experiences.
Because coffee is fast-paced and interactive, teams naturally communicate, coordinate roles, and make decisions together. As a result, you don’t just “do activities”—you build better collaboration that carries back to work.
HRD Corp Claimable (Corporate reassurance + Credibility)
We provide HRD Corp-claimable coffee training, mindfulness, and corporate team building workshops for eligible employers (subject to HRD Corp terms and your company’s claim process). We can support with outlines, learning outcomes, and standard training documentation.
Teams that brewed with us
Over the years, we’ve hosted corporate coffee sessions and workshops for teams including Intel (Penang/ Kulim), Coway Malaysia, Western Digital,, and Lam Research⏤designed to be fun, structured, and genuinely hands-on.
This isn't just team building
It’s a high-energy coffee experience designed to spark creativity, strengthen teamwork, build leadership, and create real alignment through hands-on challenges.
Short Corporate Workshops (Most Popular)
Latte Art Workshop (2-3 hours)
- Milk texturing basics + simple art patterns
- Mini challenge + photo moment
- Best for: factories, offices, appreciation events, student groups
Outcome: Everyone leaves with a real “I can pour this!” win.
Brew Success Together (2-3 hours)
- Rotate stations: V60/ Immersion/ French Press
- Learn ratio, grind and why each method tastes different
Outcome: Teams understand the basics and taste coffee more confidently.
Coffee Spirit Challenge (2-3 hours)
- Teams create a signature beverage concept
- Naming + Presentation + friendly scoring
Outcome: Creativity + teamworks, perfect for events
Sensory Fun Lab (2 hours)
- Aroma games + flavor discovery
- Easy calibration activities (no jargon)
Outcome: Better communication, better tasting, more laughs.
Espresso Discovery (2-3 hours)
- Taste good vs over/under extraction
- Simple espresso “recipe logic” (dose/yield/time)
Outcome: Teams understand espresso quality in practical way.
Training Classes (Public + Corporate Upskilling)
For learners and teams who want structured skills growth, Lighthouse Coffee Academy runs professional training pathways including SCA/ACI options and practical academy programs. HRD Corp claimable options are available for eligible employers.
Fundamentals of Barista Craft (Zero-Experience Beginner)
Best for complete beginners, coffee lover, new hires, students ⏤ no café experience required.
Key Points
- Coffee basics made simple: beans roast, freshness, grinding basics
- Espresso essentials: how to use a grinder, basic dosing/tamping, extraction fundamentals
- Milk steaming from zero: safe techniques, texture goals, temperature control
- Drink building: American, Café Latte Cappuccino, (step-by-step standards)
- Bar station habits: clean-as-you-go, basic workflow, hygiene & safety
- Daily care basics: simple cleaning routines for machine & grinder
Outcomes
- Confidently prepare basic espresso drinks from scratch
- Understand what to adjust when coffee taste too sour/bitter/weak
- Produce stable milk texture suitable for everyday café drinks
- Build beginner workflow habits to work cleaner and faster
- Ready for entry-level bar duties or to progress into advanced training
SCA Barista Skills Foundation & Intermediate Level (For Working Baristas)
Best for Baristas who already work on bar (or completed beginner training) want professional-level consistency, speed, and control.
Key Points
- Dial-in methodology: systematic recipe control (dose/yield/time) and grinder calibration
- Extraction troubleshooting with sensory: identify under/over extraction and fix it fast
- Workflow under pressure: sequencing, station management, speed-of-serivce routines
- Quality control: repeatability, bar standards, service consistency across shifts
- Intermediate focus: deeper understanding, higher performance targets, scenario practice
Outcomes
- Dial in espresso faster and more consistently across changing conditions
- Improve drink quality using taste-led adjustments, not guessing
- Work more efficiently during busy periods while keeping standards
- Build a repeatable QC routine suitable for café operations and team training
- Strong preparation for professional development pathways
SCA Brewing Foundation Level
Best for home brewers leveling up, café baristas who brew batch/pour-over, and teams who want consistent hand-brew standards (recommended after beginner coffee basics or some bar exposure).
Key Points
- Core brewing principles: the key variables that control taste (ratio, grind, time, temperature)
- Brew methods & equipment: understanding dripper/immersion and common café tools
- Grinder use for brewing: how grind size changes flow and extraction
- Brewing process: repeatable steps, pouring/steeping control, agitation basics
- Brew evaluation: how to identify balance vs under/over extraction and adjust correctly
- Brew consistency habits: recipe cards, dialing-in approach for different coffees
- Cleaning & maintenance: keeping gear clean for better taste and stability
Outcomes
- Brew more consistently with a clear, repeatable method
- Diagnose why a brew tastes sour/bitter/weak and know what to change
- Create simple brew recipes your team can follow and repeat
- Improve customer experience through better cup quality and consistency
- String foundation for café brewing standards and progression to higher-level modules
ACI Barista Certification Level 1
Best for Beginner who want want a structured, recognized entry-level certificate, new café hires, students, and coffee lovers who prefer learning with a clear certification framework.
Key Points
- Coffee fundamentals: basic understanding of coffee form seed to cup
- Espresso station basics: grinder use, dosing/tamping fundamentals, extraction basics
- Espresso macchine handling: safety, workflow, and daily operating routines
- Milk steaming foundations: texture, temperature, common mistakes & corrections
- Drink construction: core espresso-based menu (latte/cappuccino/americano)
- Customer service essentials: café-ready habits and communication basics
- Cleaning & maintenance: daily checklist to keep equipment and taste consistent
Outcomes
- Gain a clear foundation and confidence through a certification-based structure
- Prepare common café beverages with improved consistency and correct workflow
- Operate basic espresso equipment safely with good station habits
- Understand essential cleaning routines that prevent quality issues
- A strong stepping stone to progress into advanced barista training or professional modules
FAQs
What workshop duration is best for corporate teams?
Most companies choose 2–3 hours for fun + bonding, or 4 hours for clearer skills and practice.
Do you cater for factories, schools, cafés and restaurants?
Yes — formats can be adjusted for corporate sites, student groups and F&B teams.
Can KL/Selangor teams join?
Yes. Teams can join sessions in Penang, and on-site options can be discussed depending on objectives and setup needs.
Is it HRD Corp claimable?
HRD Corp claimable options are available for eligible employers, subject to HRD Corp terms and claim approval.
What group size works best?
Small to large groups work well using station rotation. Share your pax and we’ll propose the flow.
Ready to plan an HRD Corp team building in Penang that your team will actually remember?
Tell us your date, pax, location, and objective—and we’ll propose the best program format.
