Education

To promote knowledge and experience in the cocoa trade, the FCC provides a yearly education programme at the Nestle Training Centre - Rashleighs, Maidenhead, Berskhire SL6 6PD.

The FCC education programme delivers comprehensive training and knowledge to a wide range of individuals involved in the cocoa sector. The courses encompass all commercial, contractual and arbitration aspects which underpin the trade in cocoa beans and cocoa products.

The 2011 education programme was held at Rashleighs, Maidenhead between 20 June and 01 July 2011.

Outline of the 2011 Education Programme and Registration Forms.

The next education programme will be held between 18 to 29 June 2012.
Outline Programme and Registration Forms will be available early 2012.

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As part of the FCC objectives to promote improvement in the cultivation and harvesting of cocoa beans and in the marketing, transport, storage and distribution of cocoa beans and cocoa products, an overview of cocoa production in Cote d'Ivoire is presented here.

To respond to the various enquiries on cocoa school projects we have compiled a list of web resources to assist the general public.