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 to more than 1,200 students in 58 countries.
4.9 / 5from 1,200+ students in 58 countries
Founded2023, fully online
Students1,200+ in 58 countries
Recommended9.6 / 10 by graduates
Format100% online, at your own pace
Accredited by and featured in
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
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.
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Certification
Three ways into the same craft.
Start with your own practice, become a certified facilitator, or make ceremonies your work. 100% online, at your own pace.
Personal
Cacao Ceremony Training
For your own practice and your relationship with cacao.
- 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.
- 6 modules, 25+ videos and a workbook
- Guide groups in person and online
- Personal facilitator certificate
Cacao Business Program
For facilitators who want to make ceremonies their work.
- Online ceremonies and your own offer
- Pricing and your first participants
- Business certificate
Graduates
What our students say.
From the feedback survey after the training, shown unedited. Names are left out for privacy.
4.9
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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“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.”
Our community
Carried by a circle, not by one person.
World of Cacao began in 2023 with a small team and one wish: to teach the cacao ceremony properly, online and open to everyone who feels called.
Today the training is carried by our community of experienced facilitators and graduates. They teach, answer questions and welcome every new student.
About our organization
Graduate Map
Students in 58 countries.
Coaches, yoga teachers, therapists and people who simply love bringing others together.
Most students come fromUSAGermanyUnited KingdomCanadaAustraliaNetherlands
Free Downloads
Start with a free guide.
Free eBook
From Seed to Ceremony
How to work with ceremonial cacao, from the bean to your first ceremony.
Brochure
The Facilitator’s Brochure
Everything about the certification, the curriculum and life as a facilitator.
Recipe
The Heart-Opening Cacao Recipe
Our recipe for ceremonial cacao, to try at home tonight.
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 three to five hours. You learn at your own pace.
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.
Your new chapter
The circle is waiting for you.
Join 1,200+ women in 58 countries who learned to hold space with cacao. 100% online, start any day.
Become a facilitator