Coffee Education
HOLISTIC COFFEE EDUCATION
At AFCA, we are dedicated to empowering our members with comprehensive education programs and business insights to elevate their businesses. Our commitment extends to the broader coffee community, offering numerous opportunities to advance coffee careers through online and in-person training, certificate courses, and other capacity-building activities. We offer accessible education on key topics, including:
- Agronomy
- Processing
- Quality Control & Cupping
- Green Coffee Trading
- Sales & Marketing
- Roasting
- Brewing & Barista Skills
AFCA COFFEE CAMPUS
Located at the AFCA Secretariat in Kampala, Uganda, the AFCA Coffee Campus is a state-of-the-art coffee lab and classroom. It is a certified Q Venue Professional, an internationally recognized certification by the Coffee Quality Institute (CQI). This certification ensures that the AFCA Coffee Campus meets the highest standards for cupping, sensory, and processing education. Our lab is fully equipped for coffee quality evaluation courses and barista training.
In addition to hosting courses, the Coffee Campus is available for rent, complete with all necessary equipment and services tailored to your specific needs. For inquiries, please contact secretariat@afca.coffee.
PARTNERS
To deliver the highest quality education, AFCA collaborates with expert educators and institutions, bringing the latest content and equipment to the African continent. If you are an educator interested in partnering with AFCA, please contact alison.streacker@afca.coffee. Partner educators can be based anywhere in Africa and ideally hold an instructor certificate from a recognized institution.
COURSE OFFERINGS
For information on our current and upcoming course offerings, please see below. To register, review the Course Info Sheets and complete the applicable payment (s).
UNLOCK NEW MARKETS & GROW YOUR COFFEE BUSINESS WITH AFCA
Growing your coffee business can be a complex challenge, especially in Ethiopia, a country renowned for its high quality coffee. By increasing your market knowledge or improving your digital marketing skills – you’ll be better equipped to target coffee sales to the right markets and buyers for your product.
AFCA is committed to providing value to its members. That’s why we are partnering with digital coffee education and coaching experts, Vuna Coffee School.
Originally launched in Ethiopia, this exclusive offer is now available across all AFCA member countries.
Attention! AFCA members receive a 12% (60 EUR) discount for this one-time opportunity to learn how to sell more coffee at better prices.
Digital Market Access and Client Engagement
Download the Course Info Sheet
Seller’s Guide to Specialty Coffee Markets
What’s Next?
Interested in taking your coffee business to the next level? Follow these steps to join us:
- The first step to achieve business growth is to get a clear understanding of where you are today. This will help us tailor your learning journey to meet your business needs. Click the button below to get a free business diagnosis today!
- To secure your spot, please complete your course payment with AFCA. All course details and payment requirements can be found in the Course Info Sheets.
- Participate in Orientation Day and embark on your learning journey!
Please note that these are paid, online courses exclusively for AFCA members. If you have any questions, please contact Feven Genene, Ethiopia Chapter Coordinator, at feven.genene@afca.coffee.
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