Our programs
Entrepreneurship and Artisanal Production
From Idea to Chocolate Bar: Building Tomorrow’s Chocolate Champions.
Ivory Coast must do more than produce—it must create. Whether you dream of opening a premium chocolate business or managing a grinding facility with a capacity of 500 to 5,000 metric tons, CDC gives you the tools to succeed. This program bridges the gap between your ambition and the realities of a global market seeking authenticity and origin.
2 Levels of Excellence
01
Initial Level
Designed for: Cocoa enthusiasts, young entrepreneurs, and cocoa cooperative managers.
Objective: Master the craft, select raw materials such as cocoa butter, cocoa mass, and cocoa powder, develop recipes and formulations, and build effective distribution strategies.
02
Advanced Level
Designed for: Business professionals, cocoa cooperative managers, and private investors.
Objective: Establish cocoa grinding facilities, develop business plans, and secure financing.
The Curriculum: Four Modules for Building Your Business
01
Raw Material Sourcing
Learn how to select premium ingredients—cocoa beans, cocoa mass, couverture chocolate, cocoa butter, and cocoa powder—to create a unique signature flavor.
02
Formulation & Recipes
The art of blending. Create innovative chocolate products tailored to the preferences of local and international markets.
03
Entrepreneurship & Leadership
Develop an executive mindset, build your brand image, and structure your business growth.
04
Industrial Project Engineering
For investors: master every stage of building a cocoa grinding facility, from civil engineering to the first kilogram produced.
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