Middle East’s first coffee & service school launched in Dubai

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(Free-Press-Release.com) March 18, 2008 -- Addressing the need for skilled resources in the hospitality industry, International Institute of Coffee & Barista Training (IICBT) in partnership with Dubai Knowledge Village (DKV) is a unique new training school concept in the Middle East. IICBT offers highly specialized, practical & job oriented training programs.

International Institute of Coffee & Barista Training (IICBT) is a first of its kind initiative in the region that aims to equip trainees with specific skills in specialty coffee making, service skills and retail sales amongst others. David Thomas, Director, IICBT stated “Our programs are aimed at empowering individuals with explicit knowledge and precise skills to cater them to the exclusive need of the leisure retail and hospitality businesses of the thriving economy”. He also added “We certify and assist career seekers as well as students with full time and part time employment opportunities in the hospitality industry”.

Located in Dubai Knowledge Village, IICBT’s state of the art training centre also features the first coffee lab in Dubai for hands-on coffee training and ensures a quality learning experience under the supervision of highly experienced professional trainers. “We have adopted a dynamic and constantly evolving approach towards all our initiatives” says David. “We differentiate by offering diverse levels of customization through extensive pre & post training services to our clients, thus catering to the increasingly rising demand of hotels, cafes and the retail industry for essential skills”.

Satisfied Patrons

IICBT’s comprehensive training courses and effective teaching methods have by far resulted in satisfied clients across the UAE and the region. Michael Braun, F&B Director at Hyatt Regency Dubai comments “The intensive training offered both theory and practice, allowing our team to gain full expertise and proficiency in coffee making. The results were immediate with the implementation of internal trainings for F & B employees and a more consistent level of service and quality in the coffee-making and maintenance of the machines”.

The institute aims to generate more and more locally trained and skilled professional’s thus adding value to the future organizations.