The Advanced Certificate programme includes product knowledge, culinary techniques and cooking methods, nutrition and hygiene, the art of baking and pastry and buffet presentations. You will also be introduced to essential management skills, from creating and costing menus to managing people.
- School & Campus : Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland, Le Bouveret Campus
- Duration: 3 terms of 11 weeks each and a six-month paid internship
- Internships: 6 months internship
- Awards: Swiss Advanced Certificate in Culinary Arts
- Start Dates: January, April, July, October
- Admission Requirements: Applicants must be 18 years of age or over, with 12 years of general education. Applicants with prior learning or work experience may also apply. A sound knowledge of spoken and written English is required; students who need to improve their English should enrol in the Undergraduate English Language Programme.
After having successfully completed the Advanced Certificate in Culinary Arts/Certificate in Higher Education, you can further your education at the Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland. For aspiring chefs, managers and entrepreneurs, the more in-depth Foundation Degree in Culinary Arts will help fast track your career options
Course ContentsTerm 1 (11 weeks)
- Introduction to Culinary Arts (Product Knowledge & Handling; Culinary Techniques 1)
- The Art & Science of Food (Evolution of Food & Nutrition; Hygiene & Sanitation)
- French Language Level 1
- Leadership Programme
Term 2 (11 weeks)
- Introduction to Kitchen Management
- Best of European Cuisines (European Cuisine; Culinary Techniques 2)
- Baking & Pastry Arts 1
- French Language Level 2
- Leadership Program
Term 3 (11 weeks)
- Kitchen Operations Management (Kitchen Management; Culinary Techniques 3)
- Buffet Preparation & Presentation
- Art & Science of Wine & Beverages
- French Language Level 3
- Leadership Programme
Paid Internship
- All students will get the opportunity to participate in a six-month paid internship in Switzerland
