The "latte art grading system" is a system of qualification of the technical and creative ability of the latte art competence of the barista (generally employed in the cafeteria).

The system is based on 6 levels called "grading" each of a different color as indicated by the grading system logo: white, orange, green, red, black and gold.
Each grading corresponds to specific skills which the barista have to be acquired and be able to take during the grading exam.

The exams to get the Latte Art Grading System certifications can be taken by all baristas who have a minimum of competence in the latte art technique and in any case all those who work in cafeterias, baristas or professionals who want to present themselves with a complete and defined curriculum.

The certifications of the Latte Art Grading System circuit can be taken at:

- offices authorized to organize Latte Art Grading courses/exams – Lags Certification Point
- through enabled LAGS Examiners

The office has to be equipped with specific equipment for supporting the grading such as: espresso machine, grinder. (Jugs and cups can be brought by the "Barista").

The Latte Art Grading System certification is a qualification of the barista's technical skills in the discipline of latte art.
The Latte Art Grading System certifications are structured on 6 levels:

– White LAGS certification
– Orange LAGS certification
– Green LAGS certification
– Red LAGS certification
– Black LAGS certification
– Gold LAGS certification

Contents, dates and venues for the courses organized by the Lags Certification Points and by the Examiners are decided by the authorized offices (www.latteartgrading.com/Grading_point.php)

With the certifications of the "Latte Art Grading System" circuit, the student get a qualification called "Latte Art Grading Certificate" which varies according to the grading obtained. The certificate issued will report the level of the grading obtained, the date of taking, the location and the signature of the examiner and the general coordinator of the "Latte Art Grading System". Your name and surname will be reported on the Latte Art Grading register, on a page of the system website visible on the web. Furthermore, as a symbol of recognition of the supported grading, will be issued a numbered jug, of a corresponding color bearing the wording "latte art grading system" (the number of the jug is shown on the certificate, thus making it unique).
The Latte Art Grading System certification can be included in one's curriculum in order to make one's level of competence in latte art understood.

Through the green, red and black grading/certification it’s possible, through the calibration exam, become a LAGS Examiner in order to be able to examine new baristas.
The Latte Art Grading System certification means value and qualification in the latte art technique.

"Examiners" are baristas who have achieved the green, red or black level and have passed the calibration.

Green-level examiners can review the white, orange, and green grades.

Red level examiners can examine the white, orange and green grades.

Black and Gold Level Examiners can review grades from white to black.