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Culinary Arts Certificates

Have you been working in the restaurant or hospitality industry for some time now, but feel like you lack the formal education that will allow you to receive promotions and enjoy positions with more responsibility? Those that pursue the culinary arts certificate are able to back up their natural talents with an education that will make them more attractive to employers in the future. If you’re interested in learning more about food safety, kitchen management, customer service, menu preparation, and cost analysis, this could be the educational opportunity that you’re waiting for. Many respected schools offer a culinary arts certificate program, like the Culinary Institute of America and The Art Institutes.

Those that are able to complete a training program at this level will find that they have a more firm grasp of both the basic classical and contemporary cooking methods that they have seen used in the kitchen before, as well as better tools to express their own creativity and ambition in the kitchen. You can learn more about what is required to enter this program at our culinary arts career center page.

Although there are higher levels of education to be obtained in this field, the certificate is a good first step toward become a respected professional in the cooking industry. Investing in this education will allow you to earn thousands of dollars more per year.



Top Culinary Arts Schools

      
  • Stratford Career Institute

    Earn Your Diploma from Home!

    Programs

    • Hotel and Restaurant Management
    • Cooking and Catering

    Location: Online

    Stratford Career Institute
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  • Ashworth College

    Earn your degree or diploma on your schedule and succeed at Ashworth College.

    Programs

    • Hotel/Restaurant Management
    • Hotel/Restaurant Management
    • Gourmet Cooking and Catering
    Location:
    Norcross: , Norcross GA
    Ashworth College
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  • Penn Foster Schools

    Advance your career with our affordable, self-paced, career-focused distance education programs.

    Programs

    • Hotel/Restaurant Management
    • Caterer
    Location:
    Scranton: , Scranton PA 18501
    Penn Foster Schools
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  • University of Phoenix

    At University of Phoenix, we believe everyone deserves access to higher education.

    Programs

    • A.A. in Hospitality, Travel, and Tourism
    Location:
    Phoenix: , Phoenix AP
    University of Phoenix
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  • Kaplan University

    Advance your career with an online degree from Kaplan University.

    Programs

    • AAS in Business Administration - Food/Hotel Management
    Location:
    Fort Lauderdale: 6301 Kaplan University Avenue, Fort Lauderdale FL 33309
    Kaplan University
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  • Fortis Institute

    Get the skills and training you need for a great career at Fortis Institute. * Programs vary by location * Please contact each individual campus for accreditation information * Fortis Institute- Indianapolis advertising code is AC-0163.

    Programs

    • Hospitality Management

    Location: Online

    Fortis Institute
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  • Kaplan University International

    Programs

    • AASBA - Health Club Operations
    • AASBA - Food/Hotel Management
    Location:
    Fort Lauderdale: 6301 Kaplan University Avenue, Fort Lauderdale FL 33309
    Kaplan University International
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