Sarah K.
"After Nonda's training, I went from being a home brewer to head barista at Kampala's premier specialty café in just 6 months."
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Join our professional barista and farming programs to master the craft from bean to brew. Certified training for passionate coffee professionals.
At Nonda Coffee, we're committed to training the next generation of coffee professionals and elevating farming standards through hands-on, community-focused education. Our programs combine international best practices with local expertise to create a truly transformative learning experience.
Learn from Q-Graders and competition-winning baristas with years of industry experience.
Our training follows SCA (Specialty Coffee Association) standards with local adaptations.
Get ongoing mentorship and access to job opportunities after graduation.
Choose from our comprehensive coffee education programs designed for all skill levels
Master espresso preparation, milk steaming, latte art, and customer service skills in our intensive hands-on program.
Learn sustainable farming practices, harvesting techniques, and post-harvest processing methods from experts.
Develop professional cupping skills and learn international coffee grading standards and quality evaluation.
Gain essential knowledge for starting a coffee business, managing exports, and building sustainable operations.
When you train with Nonda, you become part of Uganda's most vibrant coffee network
Access exclusive job postings from our partner cafés, roasteries, and exporters.
Get paired with experienced professionals for ongoing guidance and support.
Use our partner coffee spaces for networking, studying, or launching your business.
Attend regular meetups, cuppings, and advanced training sessions.
Our graduates receive certificates endorsed by international coffee organizations and recognized by employers worldwide. The certification validates your skills and opens doors to global opportunities in the specialty coffee industry.
Plan your coffee education journey with our scheduled programs
Find answers to common questions about our training programs
We offer both free and paid programs. Our basic farming techniques course is subsidized for Ugandan farmers, while our professional barista and business programs have tuition fees. Scholarships are available for exceptional candidates.
Yes, all graduates receive a certificate of completion. Our barista and quality control programs offer internationally recognized certifications that are valued by employers worldwide.
Requirements vary by program. For barista training, no prior experience is needed—just passion for coffee! Business programs require basic numeracy skills. All applicants must be 18+ or have guardian consent.
Absolutely! We allow graduates to retake sessions within 6 months at no additional cost. Our labs are also open for practice sessions during designated hours.
Yes! We have hybrid programs with online theory components and in-person practical sessions. Our business and farming courses are available fully online with video support.
Start your coffee journey today by filling out our application form
Our team is ready to help you choose the right program and answer any questions you may have about the application process.