Thika, Kenya · Est. training ground for coffee careers
Teaching coffee from farm to cup, one skill at a time.
Kenya Coffee School trains baristas, roasters, cuppers and coffee entrepreneurs through a structured points-based curriculum — from your first pour to a Coffee & Business MBA.
Training Framework
Three stages. One diploma path.
Every specialist module — Barista Skills, Brewing, Green Coffee, Roasting, Sensory Skills and more — is offered at three levels. Choose the modules that fit your goals; the points carry you toward certification.
Foundation
Core technique and vocabulary — where every barista and cupper begins.
Intermediate
Depth across brewing, roasting and sensory evaluation, with hands-on practice.
Professional
Industry-grade mastery, trade compliance and leadership in the value chain.
The Skills Program
A curriculum that runs the whole value chain.
From soil to cup to boardroom — KCS modules are grouped into four families of study. Tap a category to see what's inside.
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Courses & fees.
All fees are payable in installments and include exams and certification.
Why Train at KCS
Built on Kenyan soil, recognized worldwide.
Lavazza-certified training
The KCS Diploma is certified by a Kenya Coffee School Lavazza Certified Trainer, backed by SCA and GCA certification pathways.
Farm-to-cup, not just bar skills
Modules span agronomy, chemistry, roasting, trade compliance and sustainability — the full value chain, not just espresso technique.
Community & youth impact
Through Barista Mtaani, the Kenya Youth & Women Coffee Farmers Innovation Hub, and Nairobi Coffee School, KCS extends training beyond the classroom.
A career ladder, not a single course
Progress from a 4-week Certificate through Diplomas to a Micro-Masters and Coffee & Business MBA.
Payment Details
Pay via M-Pesa Paybill
Cooperative Bank M-Pesa Paybill — received under Kenya Coffee School.
Account name: Kenya Coffee School
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Kenya Coffee School
+254 704 375 390
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