Globally recognized certification, trained at the origin.
Kenya Coffee School (KCS) in Nairobi is a premier East African hub delivering training aligned with the global Specialty Coffee Academy (SCA™) Coffee Skills Program — earn certifications from Foundation to Professional, with a farm-to-cup focus you won't find elsewhere.
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Origin-centric, globally portable, modular by design.
Farm-to-cup immersion
KCS combines SCA-certified theory with real farm visits in regions like Kiambu and Nyeri, where students see processing, milling, and grading firsthand.
Global recognition
Certifications earned through KCS, or partner initiative Barista Mtaani, are recognized worldwide — opening doors in Dubai, London, and Melbourne.
Build your own path
Five specialist modules — Barista Skills, Brewing, Green Coffee, Roasting, Sensory Skills — let you progress at your own pace, level by level.
Five modules. Three levels. Points that stack.
The SCA curriculum splits into five specialist modules, each earned across three levels — build your score however your career calls for it.
One certification, three continents.
SCA credentials earned at KCS travel with you — the same qualification opens the same doors, wherever specialty coffee is served.
Dubai
Specialty cafés and hotel groups across the UAE hire SCA-certified baristas trained at origin.
London
The UK's dense specialty coffee scene recognizes SCA Coffee Skills certification at every level.
Melbourne
One of the world's coffee capitals, where SCA-aligned training is the industry baseline.
What training and certification typically cost.
Exact figures vary by module and SCA membership status, but baseline costs generally fall within these ranges.
Foundation to Professional
A short Foundation class sits at the lower end; advanced Professional modules run toward the top, depending on depth and duration.
Per level, paid separately
The standalone SCA exam fee is charged in addition to tuition, and varies by level and module.
Figures are indicative baselines — confirm current pricing and any SCA membership discounts directly with KCS before enrolling.
Begin your SCA certification at the origin.
Speak with our admissions team about module selection, farm-visit scheduling, and current SCA exam fees.
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Call the academy0707 503 647 · 0704 375 390
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VisitThika, opposite Thika Gateway Plaza
Ready to certify?
Ask about current module intakes and which Foundation, Intermediate, or Professional level fits your goals.
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