Intention
Every ceremony starts with a clear intention. You learn to set it for yourself and for a whole group.
Welcome to World of Cacao
The Cacao Ceremony Academy
Since 2023 we have taught the craft of the cacao ceremony – preparing ceremonial cacao, holding a safe space and guiding a circle – to more than 1,200 students in 50 countries.
Founded2023, fully online
Students1,200+ in 50 countries
Recommended9.1 / 10 by graduates
Rating5.0 / 5 on Google
Welcome
Why learn the cacao ceremony with us?
World of Cacao is an international academy for cacao ceremony facilitators. Whether you want to deepen your own practice or guide others professionally: every training follows the four parts of a real ceremony.
Preparation
Where ceremonial cacao comes from, how to choose it, dose it and prepare it with care.
The circle
Holding space for a group: meditation, breath, sound and sharing, in person and online.
Integration
What happens after the ceremony: closing the circle, caring for people and growing as a facilitator.
Cacao Ceremony
A cup, an intention, and a circle of people.
Cacao has been part of ceremony in Mesoamerica for thousands of years. Today a cacao ceremony brings people together around a warm cup of ceremonial cacao: an intention is set, the cacao is shared, and the facilitator guides the group through meditation, breath, music and sharing.
A good ceremony doesn’t happen by chance. It comes from preparation, a safe space and someone who knows how to hold it. That is what we teach.
Read about the cacao ceremony
The Organization
How this started, and who runs it.
World of Cacao started in 2023 with one goal: an online training that teaches the cacao ceremony properly. Practical, respectful of its roots, and open to anyone who feels called to hold space for others.
- 2023The facilitator training goes online. First students in April.
- 2024500 students. The circle grows beyond Europe and North America.
- 20251,000 students, with graduates leading their own ceremonies.
- 20261,200+ students in 50 countries.
Faculty
Everyone who teaches here still holds space.
Our teachers work with people every week. The curriculum comes out of that practice.
Sascha
Mental Health CoachHelps people work through emotional wounds and deep-rooted patterns, and teaches how to hold a safe space.
Alexander
Social Entrepreneurship CoachTeaches the business side: online ceremonies, pricing and finding your first participants.
Graduate Circle
1,200+ students · 50 countriesOur graduates share their experience with each new group in the private community.
Explore
Where would you like to go?
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Cacao Ceremony
What it is, where it comes from, and how a ceremony is built.
Learn more IIThe Organization
Our story, our teachers and how we work.
About us IIICertification
Trainings for your own practice, for guiding others and for making it your work.
See the programs IVGraduates
Voices of students from 50 countries, and where they hold ceremonies today.
Hear from them VFree Mini Course
Watch a real lesson from the training before you decide anything. No card required.
Start for free VIMagazine
Guides on intention, preparation and the culture behind cacao.
Read the magazine
Certification
Three ways into the same craft.
Study for your own practice, qualify to guide others, or build it into your work. Every training is a one-time payment with lifetime access.
Cacao Ceremony Training
For your own practice and your relationship with cacao.
$297one-time · lifetime access
- Preparing ceremonial cacao
- Intention, meditation and your own ritual
- Certificate of completion
Cacao Facilitator Certification
The 6-week training to lead your own cacao ceremonies.
$497one-time · or pay in installments
- 6 modules, 25+ videos and a workbook
- Guide groups in person and online
- 2 exams, retake them for free
- Personal facilitator certificate
Cacao Business Program
For facilitators who want to make ceremonies their work.
$997one-time · or pay in installments
- Online ceremonies and your own offer
- Pricing and finding your first participants
- Business certificate
Lifetime accessNo subscriptionLearn from home, at your own pacePrivate student community
Curriculum
The facilitator path, week by week.
Week 1
Introduction
The origins and elements of the cacao ceremony and the role of the facilitator.
Week 2
Preparation
Intentions, sacred space, preparing and serving cacao, music and connection to the circle.
Week 3
Facilitation
Guiding a group, creating a safe and supportive space, sound and meditation.
Week 4
Integration
Care after the ceremony, resources for participants, an ethical practice and feedback.
Week 5
Deepening
Breath, mindfulness and heart-opening practices, and leading ceremonies online.
Week 6
Getting started
Your first participants, a pricing guide and your personal facilitator certificate.
6Modules
25+Videos
1Workbook
2Exams
1Certificate
Graduates
What our students say.
From the feedback survey after the training, shown unedited. Names are left out for privacy.
5.0
Rating on Google
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Graduate
“There wasn’t a question unanswered, and it prepared me for how to start holding ceremonies.”
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Graduate
“You really give me everything I need, from practical tools to inspiration and personal development!”
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Graduate
“I loved all the guidance around leading a cacao ceremony and all the different elements that you can use to create this experience.”
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Graduate
“Each video made me excited! I didn’t want to stop learning.”
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Graduate
“Deepening my connection with cacao. Feeling ready to host a cacao ceremony.”
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Graduate
“So much content that I came away excited and empowered to create my own cacao ceremony space.”
Graduate Map
Students in 50 countries.
Coaches, yoga teachers, therapists and people who simply love bringing others together.
Most students come fromUSAGermanyUnited KingdomCanadaAustraliaNetherlands
Certified
Finish the training, receive your certificate.
Pass the two exams – as often as you need – and you receive your personal certificate as a Cacao Ceremony Facilitator.
See the certification
Magazine
All articles
From the World of Cacao journal.
Guide
The Ultimate Guide to Cacao Ceremonies
History, meaning, and how to choose and prepare the right cacao.
Practice
How to Set the Right Intention for a Cacao Ceremony
Practical tips for a clear intention that unites the whole circle.
Culture
Breaking Boundaries, Not Traditions
Cultural appreciation, respect and the role of education in cacao practice.
Free mini course
Curious? Watch a real lesson first.
Create a free login and see how the training is taught. No card required, no trial that quietly starts charging.
FAQ
Questions before you start.
Can I lead my own cacao ceremonies after the training?
Yes. After the Facilitator Certification you can guide ceremonies in person and online.
How much time do I need?
Each module takes about 3–5 hours. You learn at your own pace and keep access for life.
Do I have to travel?
No. The whole training happens online, from home.
What if I fail an exam?
You can retake the exams as often as you need, free of charge.
Can I pay in installments?
Yes, the Facilitator Certification and the Business Program can be paid in installments.
Is there a community?
Yes, a private network for students and graduates from all over the world.
Do you help with sourcing cacao?
Yes. We show you how to find high-quality, ethical and sustainable ceremonial cacao.