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Extended Certificate in Culinary Arts from Le Cordon Bleu Cooking Schools

Enhanced Hands-on Training for Aspiring Culinary Professionals

Of all the cooking schools available, how do you choose what’s best for you interest? You want to be more marketable as you train for a career where you can cook and create every day, right? Our Extended Certificate in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts offers you the opportunity to learn hands on from experienced chef instructors who will provide you with a solid foundation in culinary arts at our schools for cooking. In addition to opportunities to learn the way to start or open up your career in the restaurant and foodservice industry, our extended certificate program exposes you to specialized training in areas that include: Catering and Buffets, Wine and Beverage, and Contemporary Cuisine.

At Le Cordon Bleu cooking schools, you’ll be immersed in a creative environment. Our chef instructors teach by demonstration and will encourage you to apply classic foundational techniques on which you can build your own style. The hands-on training you can receive in our commercial kitchens and student-run cooking school restaurant can prepare you to master challenges and develop the confidence to pursue a career you’ll love. Ideal for beginners or those currently working who wish to hone their skills for advancement opportunities, this innovative extended certificate program also offers you the opportunity to develop your real-world experience. The Extended Certificate in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts program culminates with an off-campus externship where you can practice your skills alongside industry professionals in an actual restaurant.

Primary Cooking School Program Objectives

  • Learn the artistry and classic culinary techniques for food preparation as well as the qualities of a culinary professional.
  • Gain an appreciation for the international diversity, history, and evolution of the culinary arts.
  • Enhance your marketability with an understanding of the principles of food and beverage identification and preparation.

Learn about our Culinary Arts, Pâtisserie and Baking School Programs, Restaurant & Hospitality Management School Programs, and Online Culinary Classes.

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