Our Courses
Professional Training Programs
Establishment and Management of Cacao Cultivation
Learn from scratch how to establish and manage a productive cacao plantation. Includes soil selection, varieties, planting, pruning, and organic fertilization.
- Appropriate selection of land and cocoa varieties
- Planting, pruning, and integrated crop management techniques
- Sustainable practices adapted to the Guatemalan context
- Essential care in the early stages of the plant
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Cocoa Postharvest Processing: Fermentation and Drying
Master the key stages to transform fresh cocoa into a high-quality product. Learn fermentation and drying techniques to develop premium aroma and flavor.
- Professional grain fermentation and drying techniques
- Development of premium aroma and flavor in cocoa
- Increase in commercial value and selling price
- Quality control during the postharvest process
Sustainable Cocoa Production with an Agroecological Approach
Produce cocoa sustainably through agroecological practices. Integrate biodiversity, conserve soil, and obtain higher-value certifications.
- You will learn to implement agroforestry systems that combine cocoa with other trees and crops.
- You will learn about practices that protect and improve long-term soil fertility.
- You will foster biodiversity on your farm, creating a more balanced and resilient ecosystem
- You will be prepared to obtain organic and fair trade certifications
Cacao Pest and Disease Control
Identify and manage major cocoa pests and diseases using ecological methods and integrated management, reducing losses in your plantation.
- You will quickly identify the main pests and diseases affecting cocoa
- You will learn ecological and integrated management methods to control them.
- You will significantly reduce your crop losses
- You will preventatively improve the quality and productivity of your plantation