Baking and Pastry for Cooks
Overview
The Baking and Pastry for Cooks program at the Online Canadian College of Business, Health and Arts (CCBHA) is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in professional baking techniques and pastry arts. This comprehensive online program blends classical methods with modern culinary trends, offering aspiring bakers and culinary enthusiasts the skills needed to thrive in today’s food industry.
Program Highlights
- 100% Online Learning – Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle
- Hands-on practice with step-by-step guidance
- Instructor-led video demonstrations and virtual support
- Industry-relevant curriculum aligned with Canadian culinary standards
- Practical assignments to build a professional baking portfolio
Who Should Enroll
- Aspiring bakers and pastry cooks
- Culinary students looking to specialize in pastry arts
- Home bakers wanting to elevate their skills
- Hospitality professionals seeking to expand their career options
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Baking and Pastry for Cooks program are prepared to pursue entry-level roles in:
- Bakeries and pastry shops
- Hotels and resorts
- Catering companies
- Restaurants and cafes
- Cake decorating businesses or independent baking ventures
Why Choose CCBHA?
- Career-focused education
- Supportive online learning environment
- Experienced instructors with real-world industry knowledge
- Pathways to further culinary certifications
What You’ll Learn
- Fundamental baking techniques and pastry production
- Artisan bread making and dough preparation
- Cakes, cookies, pies, and specialty desserts
- Decorating and presentation techniques
- Food safety and kitchen hygiene
- Recipe development and menu planning
- Industry-standard kitchen operations and workflow
- Baking Techniques: Mastery of key skills for breads, cakes, and pastries.
- Pastry Fundamentals: From dough to finishing touches, everything you need to know.
- Cake Design & Decoration: Crafting beautiful and delicious cakes.
- Advanced Pastry Creations: Creating intricate pastries and desserts.
- Flavor Pairing & Ingredients: Understanding how to balance taste and texture.
- Plating & Presentation: Elevating your baked goods for a professional look.
Chapters
- Baking Techniques: Mastery of key skills for breads, cakes, and pastries.
- Pastry Fundamentals: From dough to finishing touches, everything you need to know.
- Cake Design & Decoration: Crafting beautiful and delicious cakes.
- Advanced Pastry Creations: Creating intricate pastries and desserts.
- Flavor Pairing & Ingredients: Understanding how to balance taste and texture.
- Plating & Presentation: Elevating your baked goods for a professional look.
Students are required to complete 39 hours of in-class training.
39 hours
Program Summary
This table will display a summary of total instructional hours, delivery format and percentage weight for every Type of Learning entered in the List of Subjects. The ministry, career college and any subject or education assessors may refer to this section for a general understanding of the components of the program.
| Type of Learning | Total Instruction Hours | Delivery Format | % Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theory | 20.00 | On-Line | 58.67% |
| Practical | 19.00 | On-Line | 41.33% |
| Total Type of Learning | 39.00 | ||
| Total Program Hours | 39.00 | 100.00% |
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Certification
39 Hours
Updated: 03/01/2025
Prerequisites
If you attended a post-secondary institution after high school, we need both your high school transcript and your post-secondary transcript.
- Entry into many of our programs is competitive and your post-secondary marks can strengthen your application.
- If you did not graduate from high school and have a GED, send us a copy.
- Even if you graduated a while ago, we still need your high school transcript.
- If you cannot obtain it, let us know and we can discuss your options.
- If you studied at college or university, you must submit your post-secondary transcript AND
your high-school transcript. This may strengthen your application.
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