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Hospitality Competence Center East Africa

Hospitality Competence Center East AfricaHospitality Competence Center East AfricaHospitality Competence Center East Africa

+254 114879661

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HCC-EA Alumni association

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Connecting East Africa’s Certified Wine & Spirits Professionals

 The HCC-EA Alumni Network is a professional platform exclusively for individuals who have earned internationally recognised qualifications through the Hospitality Competence Center East Africa (HCC-EA). If you’ve successfully completed a WSET or CMS programme through HCC-EA, you are eligible to join this growing community of certified professionals shaping the future of the beverage and hospitality industries in the region.

  

  • Register of Certified Wine & Spirits Professionals
    A searchable register of all WSET- and CMS-certified professionals in the region, offering visibility to employers, trade partners, and the wider industry. Participation signals formal training, dedication to global standards, and verified competence.
  • Quarterly Meetups & Regional Networking
    Members are invited to curated quarterly meetups across East Africa, offering opportunities to exchange ideas, build new collaborations, and stay connected to industry developments.
  • Professional Profile & Career Visibility
    Alumni status enhances your professional profile in an increasingly competitive industry. Through the network, your credentials are part of a verified, recognised body of trained sommeliers and wine & spirits professionals.
  • An Annual Magazine
    Featuring regional news, alumni profiles, course highlights, and updates on WSET and CMS programmes. It offers insights from educators and industry leaders, reflections from the floor, and news on upcoming opportunities. Designed to keep certified professionals across East Africa informed, connected, and engaged.
  • Membership is Free
    There are no fees for eligible alumni. Our goal is to foster community, growth, and continued professional development.


Who Can Join?

  • Professionals who have successfully completed any WSET or CMS qualification through HCC-EA.
  • Certified professionals who relocate to East Africa and hold equivalent credentials, subject to review.

  

Why This Network Matters

The HCC-EA Alumni Network reflects the next step in our mission: to empower professionals, support businesses in building stronger, more capable teams, and raise beverage and hospitality standards across East Africa. In a region with a wide range of professional backgrounds and experiences, this alumni platform brings structure, credibility, and community - uniting individuals who share a commitment to global standards and professional growth. 

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