Professional Diploma Program In Patisserie

If you are looking to start a career as a Professional Chef in the Hospitality & Restaurant Industry, or wanting to set up a Food Business of international standards, this accredited and internationally-recognised Professional Diploma Program will set you on the right path.

This intensive culinary training program in Patisserie is based on the Classical Continental Cuisine and incorporates all basic to advanced skills & knowledge necessary for Commercial Food Production Operations.

Qualification & Outcome

City & Guilds, London, International Vocational Qualification (IVQ), Level 2 Diploma in Baking & Patisserie (Culinary Arts) (8065-03)

WorldChefs Certified Commis Chef

Accredited by City & Guilds, London, and recognised by the World Association of Chefs Societies (WorldChefs), this program focuses on the development of Food Production skills, product creativity, multitasking abilities, interpersonal skills, supervisory and leadership strengths required to help you set up a Food Business or start a career in the Hospitality Industry. 

Class Delivery

The specially tailored curriculum at ICCA Dubai is hands-on & intensive with application-focused and industry-centered activities that simulate actual work environment, and delivered under the guidance of industry-experienced international chef instructors, certified by the City & Guilds, London.

The Diploma is available as a full-time intensive three (3) months program (620 guided learning hours), or on a part-time weekend-basis taking twelve (12) months to complete.

The classes run 10 hours a day, 6 days a week on a full-time basis from 7.30 AM to 5.30 PM, Saturday to Wednesday, Thursdays are half days and Friday is the weekly holiday.

The student intakes for the full-time program are held every six weeks. Kindly refer to Program Start Dates. 

The weekend program is on Saturdays and runs in a cycle with admissions for the same being open throughout the year.

All equipment, ingredients, protective gear and stewarding support provided for, along with a Standard Recipe Cards for all classes.

Industry Internship & Work Experience Placement (IWEP) Program

As a graduate of the Professional Diploma Program in Cookery, you are eligible for a guaranteed Industry Internship & Work Experience / Job Placement.

ICCA Dubai’s extensive network in the Hospitality Industry helps provide student chefs with an opportunity to launch their career in the Hospitality & Restaurant Industry as paid interns or professional chefs in Dubai, UAE and the region.

The Industry Internship & Work Experience Placement Program provides you with valuable exposure and a platform to apply the knowledge & skills gained during the training in an industry-working environment, thereby increasing your chances of further skilled employment and other international career opportunities.