Pastry and Baking Arts
Program overview
Passionate about pastries, breads, and desserts? This certificate provides hands-on training in baking techniques, pastry design, and dessert preparation. You’ll practice in professional kitchen settings while learning the skills needed to work in bakeries, restaurants, hotels, and catering businesses. Career opportunities include pastry chef, bakery manager, chocolatier, or dessert specialist. This certificate can be used to upskill in your current job or as an entry point to a new career in the baking and pastry arts.
Course Sequence (Program Map)
Pastry and Baking Arts
Certificate of Achievement
Program Units: 23.0 UNITS
This program map from the 2026-2027 catalog year represents one possible path through the program and is for reference only. Selections made here do not constitute an official education plan.
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This program map from the 2026-2027 catalog year represents one possible path through the program and is for reference only. Selections made here do not constitute an official education plan. Make an appointment to create a customized education plan that fits your needs.
Make Appointment Course Schedule Current Catalog Previous CatalogsPrinciples of Food with Lab
CUL 001
Sanitation and Safety
CUL 003
Introduction to Commercial Baking
CUL 052
Introduction to Hospitality Management
HRCM 001
Advanced Bakeshop and Desserts
CUL 064
Hospitality Cost Control
HRCM 012
Occupational Work Experience Education
HRCM 015X
Global Epicurean History
HRCM 060
Make Appointment Course Schedule Current Catalog Previous Catalogs
Related Careers
Salary
Careers associated with this program have a salary range from $23,000 to over $164,000 with an average salary of $49,000. Education for these associated careers ranges from High School/GED to Bachelor's Degree.
Low $49k
Average $164k+
High
Growth Outlook
Most related careers tied to this program have a bright outlook nationwide from 2022 to 2032.
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
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