Pile de cabosses de cacao vues de très près
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Our Training Programs

Excellence,
from Bean to Bar.

Two employees performing quality control of cocoa beans in a laboratory
Two employees performing quality control of cocoa beans in a laboratory

Four core areas encompassing 28 training modules designed to transform Ivory Coast’s potential into global industrial leadership.

As the world’s leading cocoa producer, Ivory Coast faces a major challenge: a shortage of skilled professionals needed to sustain the industry’s growth. CDC addresses this need through innovative training programs designed to develop the sector’s top talent.

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2 Levels of excellence

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Initial Level

Designed for: Recent graduates and career changers.

Objective: Acquire the technical and operational fundamentals of the cocoa industry.

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Advanced

Designed for: Working professionals in trading, industry, and public administration.

Objective: Refresh, consolidate, and strengthen operational skills.

Master Cocoa Engineering.

From gaining an in-depth understanding of Coffee and Cocoa Council (C.C.C.) regulations to developing industrial business plans, our training programs give you the tools you need to succeed.

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Cocoa sourcing management

Master sustainable sourcing by learning how to build high-performing cooperative networks and secure your cocoa bean purchases in line with the highest international standards.

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Extremely close-up view of cocoa pods
Cocoa sourcing management

Master sustainable sourcing by learning how to build high-performing cooperative networks and secure your cocoa bean purchases in line with the highest international standards.

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Cocoa Processing Engineering

Master cocoa processing engineering! Learn how to operate your facilities and ensure the highest food safety standards, from grinding to chocolate production, with expert guidance from our dedicated instructors.

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Cocoa beans inside the drum of a roaster
Cocoa Processing Engineering

Master cocoa processing engineering! Learn how to operate your facilities and ensure the highest food safety standards, from grinding to chocolate production, with expert guidance from our dedicated instructors.

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Profitability Management for a Cocoa Processing Facility

Increase the profitability of your processing facility! Master futures markets, logistics flows, and performance metrics to manage your operations with strategic precision.

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Profitability Management for a Cocoa Processing Facility

Increase the profitability of your processing facility! Master futures markets, logistics flows, and performance metrics to manage your operations with strategic precision.

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Entrepreneurship and Artisanal Production

Turn your entrepreneurial ambitions into reality! From developing your business plan to managing an industrial or artisanal production facility, we guide you in transforming your project into a sustainable and profitable venture.

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Entrepreneurship and Artisanal Production

Turn your entrepreneurial ambitions into reality! From developing your business plan to managing an industrial or artisanal production facility, we guide you in transforming your project into a sustainable and profitable venture.

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+225 27 21 52 47 28

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infos@cdc-ci.com