Pastry and Baking Arts
Have a knack for cookies, custards, cakes, and croissants? Turn your love for baking into a career as a pastry chef or baker. Learn the skills needed to make pastries, sweets, and breads. We teach students the fundamentals of Pastry and Baking Arts through our exciting 36-week program.
Program Length
36 Weeks
Delivery Method
Hybrid
48 Credits
Learn From Industry Professionals
Our instructors have vast knowledge of the pastry and baking industry. Instructors who have years of professional experience along with state-of-the-art facilities allow our students to learn in an ideal learning environment.
Pastry and Baking Arts Course Topics
Learn basic pastry skills and explore classic baking methods in our Pastry and Baking Arts course curriculum. You’ll gain a well-rounded understanding of the baking world thanks to key coursework, like:
- Cake design and decoration
- Chocolate and sugar artistry
- Laminating dough
- Artisanal breads
- Hot and cold desserts
- Desert presentation
- Baking for weddings and special events
- Food safety and sanitation
- Cultural desserts
- Purchasing Inventory
- Team service
Career Paths For Graduates
Upon completion of our Pastry and Baking Arts program, you’ll be prepared for a variety of exciting career paths, including:
- Pastry Chef and Assistant Pastry Chef
- Baker and Assistant Baker
- Cake Decorator
- Pastry Cooks