Slide 1: Title Slide

Barista Skills & Specialty Coffee Courses
Presented by: Kenya Coffee School
Date / Location: Thika, Ridgeways, Kiambu

Slide 2: Introduction to Kenya Coffee School

  • Founded with the mission to provide “sustainable knowledge for every stage of your coffee career”.
  • Location: Nairobi, Kenya, with outreach into counties.
  • Recognised as a leading institution for barista and specialty coffee training in Kenya.

Slide 3: Why This Training Matters

  • Kenya is internationally renowned for its high-quality coffees (bright acidity, floral aromas, rich flavour) — yet transforming bean into great cup requires skilled professionals.
  • Demand in cafés, hotels, specialty coffee shops for baristas with both technical skills and hospitality mindset.
  • The training goes beyond basic coffee-making: it covers value chain, roasting, sensory skills, business operations.

Slide 4: Course Structure Overview

  • KCS offers a Coffee Skills Programme made up of modules and levels.
  • Modules include: Introduction to Coffee Processing & Farming; Barista Skills; Brewing; Green Coffee; Roasting; Sensory Skills; among others.
  • Levels: Foundation (25 points), Intermediate (30 points), Professional (45 points) within each specialist module.
  • On completion of 100 points across modules, you receive the KCS Coffee Skills Diploma.

Slide 5: Barista Skills Module

What you’ll learn:

  • Espresso fundamentals: machine operation, dosing, tamping, extraction.
  • Milk steaming/texturing; latte art.
  • Brewing methods (pour over, French press, Aeropress, etc).
  • Customer service, café workflow, hygiene, machine maintenance.
    Why this module is critical:
  • It turns a coffee enthusiast into a café-ready barista.
  • Practical hands-on focus (real machines, real service scenarios) ensures readiness.

Slide 6: Specialty Coffee & Advanced Modules

Beyond basic barista: KCS offers specialty coffee modules, covering:

  • Green coffee sourcing & processing, roasting, sensory & cupping and Supply Chain Management.
  • Brewing techniques for specialty coffee (V60, Chemex, cold brew) and understanding flavour profiles.
  • Coffee business, entrepreneurship, packaging, value-addition.
  • Machine technology, coffee chemistry, sustainability, climate change in the coffee value chain.
    This pathway is suited for those aiming for roles like coffee trainer, roastery assistant, quality controller, supply chains managers or café owner.

Slide 7: Levels, Duration & Certification

  • Foundation: entry-level, suitable for beginners.
  • Intermediate: for those with some experience or previous level.
  • Professional: advanced, aimed at serious professionals.
  • Duration (varies by module): For example, single module training takes ~4–5 weeks.
  • Certification: After accumulating 100 points across modules, you receive the Diploma.
  • KCS emphasises recognition and global standards (partners, job linkages).

Slide 8: Career Opportunities & Outcomes

Graduates can pursue:

  • Café / Hotel Barista
  • Roastery Assistant / Quality Control
  • Coffee Trainer or Consultant
  • Café Owner / Coffee Entrepreneur (mobile coffee cart, kiosk)
  • Specialty Coffee Ambassador (local & global)
    Additional edge: KCS offers job linkages and global job opportunities via partnerships.

Slide 9: Why Choose Kenya Coffee School?

Key differentiators:

  • Hands-on training using industry-standard espresso machines and brew gear.
  • Expert trainers with global experience.
  • Comprehensive curriculum from seed to cup (not just making drinks).
  • Focus on Kenyan coffee story & value chain — you learn not only barista skills but also the context of Kenyan specialty coffee.
  • Flexible course modules (choose what fits your interest).
  • Outreach & inclusivity, youth empowerment via initiatives like Barista Mtaani.

Slide 10: Course Fees & Enrollment (Indicative)

  • For single modules: approx. KSh 20,000 + certification exam fee ~KSh 15,000 → total ~KSh 35,000.
  • Full course module costs (if you take all modules) also indicated.
  • Intakes open for September 2025 for barista skills & specialty coffee.
  • To enrol: via website (www.kenyacoffeeschool.co.ke) or online form.
  • Location: Nairobi (with outreach centres across Kenyan counties).
    Note: Always check current fees, schedules, and availability.

Slide 11: Student Experience & Practical Highlights

  • Real café-setup practice: hands-on espresso, brew methods, real service situations.
  • Focus on latte art, mastery of machines, workflow in busy café environment.
  • Specialty modules include cupping, roasting, sensory analysis, business planning.
  • Opportunities to engage with local coffee farms, value chain context (especially in advanced levels).
  • Emphasis on jobs and entrepreneurship: mobile coffee cart, café start-ups.

Slide 12: How to Decide If It’s Right for You

Ask yourself:

  • Do I want to work as a barista in a café/hotel?
  • Or do I want to dive into specialty coffee (roasting, sensory, value-addition, entrepreneurship)?
  • Am I ready to commit to hands-on training and practice?
  • Do I want globally recognised skills and job opportunities (locally/internationally)?
  • Am I ready to invest time and (financially) in the course?
    If yes, then KCS’s Barista Skills & Specialty Coffee programme is a great fit.

Slide 13: Summary & Next Steps

Summary:

  • The Kenya Coffee School offers structured, comprehensive training in barista skills and specialty coffee.
  • From beginners to advanced professionals.
  • Emphasis on Kenyan coffee heritage, global standards, and career pathways.
    Next Steps:
  1. Visit KCS website and review available modules and schedule.
  2. Decide which module(s) you want (Barista Skills only? Or full pathway?).
  3. Check fees, enrolment dates, and prerequisites.
  4. Prepare for hands-on training (commit time, practice).
  5. Engage with the coffee community — join cafés, practice, network.

Slide 14: Q&A

Any questions?
Thank you for your attention!
Contact info for Kenya Coffee School –Call 0707503647 or 0704375390

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