Kenya Coffee School – Coffee and Applied Sciences
Call : 0707503647 or 0704375390

Program Options

  • Certificate: 6 Months
  • Diploma: 12 Months

Program Overview

This program blends coffee science, agroecology, biodiversity, and sustainable agriculture with applied skills in specialty coffee and regenerative systems. Learners develop technical, scientific, and entrepreneurial expertise for modern food systems while addressing climate change and ecology.

Certificate Program (6 Months)

Module 1: Introduction to Specialty Coffee & Agri-Food Systems

  • Specialty coffee definitions & standards
  • Food systems approach
  • Coffee in global & Kenyan contexts

Module 2: Regenerative Coffee Practices

  • Soil health and agroecology principles
  • Shade-grown and climate-smart practices
  • Water use & conservation

Module 3: Biodiversity & Ecosystems / Agri-Resilient Technology

  • Role of biodiversity in agriculture
  • Indigenous species in coffee systems
  • Pollination & natural pest control
  • Fundamentals of IOT and GIS Systems / KCS Agri-Robotics/Setlites (Earth Observation)

Module 4: Climate & Coffee Ecology

  • Climate change impacts on coffee production
  • Carbon footprint & greenhouse gases
  • Mitigation & adaptation strategies

Module 5: Sustainable Agriculture & Food Security

  • Organic farming basics
  • Vertical and circular food systems
  • Sustainable Tech Innovated certifications (Good 4 Trade Certification by KCS)

Module 6: Assessment & Applied Project

  • Case study: Regenerative coffee farm plan
  • Practical evaluation & final exam

Diploma Program (12 Months)

Semester 1 (Months 1–6): Certificate Modules

Semester 2 (Months 7–12): Advanced Studies

Module 7: Coffee Chemistry & Applied Sciences

  • Coffee plant physiology
  • Chemistry of roasting & brewing
  • Sensory science & analysis

Module 8: Advanced Regenerative Agriculture

  • Agroforestry systems in coffee regions
  • Carbon farming & soil regeneration
  • GIS and earth observation for agriculture

Module 9: Ecology & Climate Science

  • Ecology principles in agro-ecosystems
  • Climate modeling for coffee-growing regions
  • Environmental impact assessments

Module 10: Sustainable Agri-Food Entrepreneurship

  • Coffee value chains & circular economy
  • Agri-food product development
  • Business innovation in sustainable agriculture

Module 11: Field Research & Industry Attachment

  • Study trips: coffee farms, tea estates, regenerative farms
  • Internship in sustainability projects / NGOs / coffee estates

Module 12: Final Research & Capstone Project

  • Research on biodiversity, regenerative coffee, or climate impact
  • Thesis defense + applied demonstration

Impact :

Graduates will be able to:

  • Apply scientific methods in coffee and agri-food systems
  • Promote regenerative and sustainable farming practices
  • Conduct climate and biodiversity assessments
  • Lead entrepreneurship in sustainable agriculture & specialty coffee

Awards:

  • Certificate in Applied Sciences for Coffee & Sustainability (6 months)
  • Diploma in Applied Sciences for Coffee & Sustainability (12 months)