Learn the craft. Build the career.
Barista training, coffee business setup, mixology, menu creation, and entrepreneurship mentoring one training house, five paths forward.
No cohorts. No waiting lists.
Join anytime, learn at your pace we welcome you the moment you're ready.
Five tracks, one connected skillset
Tap a track to see what's covered. Mix and match tracks to build the path that fits your goals.
- Espresso extraction & dialing in
- Milk texturing & latte art
- Brew methods: pour-over, French press, cold brew
- Palate training & cupping
- Bar workflow & customer service
- Equipment maintenance basics
The Ijabo Kawa Studying Plan
An 8-week intensive course designed to equip participants with professional barista skills and beverage preparation techniques blending theory with hands-on practice so graduates can work confidently in coffee shops, restaurants, and hospitality establishments.
Module A
Cold & Hot Drinks Preparation
Understanding beverage categories, equipment handling and hygiene.
- Espresso
- Americano
- Cappuccino
- Latte
- Mocha
- Hot Chocolate
- Caramel Latte
- Macchiato
- Matcha Latte
Module B
Barista Skills
The technical foundation behind every great cup.
- Espresso extraction principles
- Manual brewing methods
- Latte art techniques
- Grinder calibration & maintenance
- Customer service & presentation
Module C
Tea Preparation
Introduction to tea types, brewing methods, and serving styles.
- Green Tea
- Black Tea
- Russian Tea
- Masala Tea
- Mint Tea
- African Tea
Module D
Smoothies, Milkshakes & Fruit Preparation
Nutritional awareness, blending, and consistency techniques.
- Smoothies
- Milkshakes
- Fruit Salad
- Macédoine
Final Milestone
Certificate of Completion
Participants who complete all core studies and assessments receive a certificate of completion in professional barista training.
Studying Hours
Monday to Thursday
- 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Fees & Registration
200,000 RWF- MoMo Code: 1411421
- Bank Account (Equity): 4007100936227 (UWIZEYE Ussama)
Beyond the classroom
Coffee Chain Consulting
Guidance for opening or scaling a multi-location coffee business.
Mixology Menu Creation
Custom beverage menus for cafés, bars, and events.
Career Guidance
One-on-one coaching for baristas building a long-term career.
Entrepreneurship Mentoring
Hands-on mentorship for founders launching a coffee brand.
Guided by real industry experience
Ussama Uwizeye
Managing Director
Leading Ijabo Kawa's vision, training, and coffee programs from the ground up.
Our graduates, doing the work
“Ijabo Kawa Academy taught me to actually understand espresso, not just pull shots. Now I'm behind the bar at Question Coffee, and every skill I use daily started there.”
Izabayo Yvonne
Barista, Question Coffee
The next graduate we recommend could be you.
Every cohort has students who set themselves apart not by talent alone, but by discipline, consistency, and the marks to prove it. When hiring partners across Kigali come looking for baristas they can trust, these are the names we personally put forward. There's no shortcut onto that list. Just the work.
Discipline
Showing up for every session, on time and ready the trait every hiring partner asks about first.
Mastery
Precision in every pour and pull, backed by real marks from real practical assessments.
Consistency
The same standard on your hardest day as your easiest proof you can be trusted behind any bar.
A certificate that means something in the industry
Every graduate receives an Ijabo Kawa Academy certificate recognized by our partner cafés and hotels a credential built on real, hands-on assessment, not attendance alone.
- Practical skills assessment on completion
- Certificate recognized by 15+ partner businesses
- Portfolio-ready recipes and case studies
- Ongoing access to the Ijabo Kawa alumni network
Your seat is open enroll whenever you're ready
No cohorts, no waiting lists. Tell us which track interests you and we'll get you started this week.