Kenya's #1 Coffee Education Platform by Kenya Coffee School

Democratising
Coffee Education
for Kenya & Beyond

Learn Barista Skills, Specialty Coffee, Roasting, Brewing, Entrepreneurship and Coffee Careers through practical training and mentorship.

12,400+
Students Trained
18
Countries Reached
95%
Employment Rate
420+
Businesses Started
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SCA Certified
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Pan-African
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AI-Powered
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Jobs Guaranteed
12,400+
Students Trained
3,200+
Jobs Created
420+
Coffee Businesses
18
Countries Reached
Our Programs

World-Class Coffee
Courses & Training

From beginner barista to coffee entrepreneur — practical, affordable, industry-recognised.

Our Story

Built from Kenya's
Coffee Heartland

Alfred Gitau Mwaura founded JCTC with one belief: world-class coffee education should not be the privilege of the few. Growing up in Kenya's coffee-growing heartland, he saw talented youth shut out of thriving careers by lack of access to training and education.

Today, JCTC partners with Kenya Coffee School and Barista Mtaani to run Africa's most ambitious coffee education platform — training baristas, roasters, entrepreneurs, and professionals who are reshaping the continent's relationship with its most iconic export.

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Alfred Gitau Mwaura
Founder & CEO — Java Coffee Training Center - a Not for profit initiative
SCA Certified Q Grader Coffee Educator Entrepreneur
"Every great cup of coffee begins with a skilled hand. We exist to train those hands — and the minds behind them."
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Our Mission
To democratise coffee education and make coffee careers accessible to youth across Kenya, Africa, and beyond through affordable, practical, industry-relevant training.
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Our Vision
To become Africa's leading coffee education institution, training over 1 million coffee professionals, entrepreneurs, and industry stakeholders by 2030.
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Our Values
Excellence. Inclusivity. Sustainability. Innovation. Community. Every cup tells a story — we help you tell yours with craft and confidence.
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Kenya Coffee School
Kenya's premier specialty coffee institution, providing curriculum support, Specialty Coffee Academy (SCA)-aligned certifications, and Q Grader training pipelines for JCTC students.
Barista Mtaani
A grassroots barista movement connecting JCTC-trained students with employment, micro-café franchises, and mentorship opportunities across Nairobi and beyond.
AI-Powered Learning

Meet Your
Coffee Mentor AI

JCTC's AI tutor by KCS is available 24/7 to answer coffee questions, explain brewing science, guide your career path, and build personalised learning plans — in English or Swahili.

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Explains Concepts
From extraction theory to roast profiles
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Personalised Pathways
Recommends courses for your goals
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Business Advisory
Café business planning & strategy
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Multilingual
English, Swahili & more
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JCTC Coffee Mentor AI
● Online — Ask me anything about coffee
☕ Hello! I'm your JCTC Coffee Mentor AI. I can help you learn about coffee, plan your career, or recommend the right course. What would you like to know?
Certifications

Industry-Recognised
Digital Certificates

Every JCTC graduate receives a tamper-proof digital certificate with QR verification — accepted by employers across Kenya, East Africa, and internationally.

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Blockchain-Verified
Tamper-proof, permanent, and instantly verifiable online
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Digital Wallet
Stored on your phone, shareable to LinkedIn, WhatsApp, email
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Employer Verification
Employers scan QR code to verify instantly — no delays
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SCA Aligned
Mapped to Specialty Coffee Association global standards
Java Coffee Training Center — Nairobi, Kenya
Certificate of Completion
This certifies that
Jane Wanjiku Mwangi
Professional Barista Training — Level 3
✓ QR Verified ✓ SCA Aligned ✓ Employer-Ready
Real-Time Impact

Transforming Lives
Across Africa

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12,400+
Students Trained
💼
3,200+
Jobs Created
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6,100+
Women Empowered
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420+
Businesses Started
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18
Countries Reached
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Nairobi Campus
Main training center — Westlands
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Online Platform
Learn from anywhere in Africa
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Partner Centers
Franchise & partner institutions
Career Center

Launch Your
Coffee Career

Direct pathways from JCTC training to employment with Kenya's top coffee employers.

🚀 CV & Portfolio Builder
Use our AI-powered CV and portfolio builder to stand out to coffee employers. Highlight your certifications, practical experience, and latte art skills.
Community

The JCTC Coffee Community

Connect, learn, and grow with 12,000+ coffee professionals across Kenya and Africa.

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Discussion Forums
1,200+ active threads
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Student Groups
120+ coffee circles
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Alumni Network
3,500+ graduates
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Live Webinars
Weekly expert sessions

Upcoming Events

JCTC Shop

Equipment, Books
& Merchandise

💳 Payment Methods
📱 M-Pesa 💳 Visa 💳 Mastercard 🌐 PayPal 🏦 Bank Transfer

Ready to Start Your
Coffee Journey?

Join 12,400+ students who transformed their lives through coffee education. Scholarships and flexible M-Pesa payment available for qualifying applicants.