Barista pouring latte art at Ubumwe Academy

Craft, behind
the bar.

Two tracks

Coffee &
cocktail craft.

Barista Path

Espresso theory, milk craft, latte art, and the daily discipline behind a great café cup.

Mixology Path

From classic cocktails to coffee-forward signatures and seasonal cold-brew creations.

Barista Fundamentals
Beginner 2 weeks

Barista Fundamentals

Espresso theory, milk steaming, and the daily craft behind a great café cup.

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Latte Art Mastery
Intermediate 1 week

Latte Art Mastery

From the perfect rosetta to multi-layered tulips and freeform pours.

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Cocktail & Coffee Fusion
Advanced 10 days

Cocktail & Coffee Fusion

Espresso martinis, cold-brew negronis, and signature coffee-forward cocktails.

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Mixology Essentials
Beginner 3 weeks

Mixology Essentials

Spirits, balance, and the bartender mindset — built from the ground up.

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Espresso bar
Cupping lab

Our training space.

The academy sits in the heart of Kigali, fully equipped with three espresso bars, a dedicated cupping lab, and a full mixology station.

Small cohorts (max 10 trainees) ensure each student gets serious time on the machine. Trainers are SCA-certified and have worked behind bars across East Africa, Europe, and the Gulf.

10

Max cohort

3

Espresso bars

200+

Alumni / yr

Stand behind any bar in the world.

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