Georgian College Baking and Pastry arts students wearing uniforms, aprons, hair nets and hats making pastry in the baking lab
Program code
Program Delivery Part-time

Program information

Program description

Intake information

Tuition and fees

What are the admission requirements for the Baking and Pastry Arts program?

admission requirements

What career paths can I take in baking and pastry arts?

Your Baking and Pastry Arts certificate gives you many career opportunities

Why study Baking and Pastry Arts at Georgian?

Jobs

  • Meet current labour market demand for culinary professionals linked to craftsmanship, artisans and creativity.

Integrated curriculum

  • Experience hands-on training and develop business skills to prepare you for working in an established business or running your own.
  • Take practical courses such as cake decorating, pastry assembly, bread and dessert making, alongside theory courses like health and safety, sanitation certification, nutrition, inventory control and more.

Focus on local

  • Use locally sourced products in your work.

Faculty

  • Learn from award-winning baking-industry professionals and chefs that are among the best in their field.
  • Our faculty have been recognized with the Teaching Excellence Award for postsecondary education in Ontario.

What courses are included in the Baking and Pastry Arts certificate program?

Course overview

Program-specific courses

Semester 1 courses are listed below. For a full list of courses in the program including course descriptions, view the program outline.

Your course delivery method(s)

In person

This program is delivered fully in person and requires you to attend campus.

Please note, delivery methods are based on planning for the upcoming semester and are subject to change.

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Cabinetmaking Techniques

Stand out from the rest – learn custom cabinetmaking here. Enjoy small class sizes, excellent facilities, and applied learning from project planning to execution.

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Culinary Management

Master classical and contemporary culinary techniques through hands-on experience. Learn the business of kitchen operations.

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Culinary Skills

Paid catering, special event and travel opportunities. Graduate job-ready or continue your studies.

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Hairstyling

Hands-on experience in our salon. Get your in-school hours for trade certification exam. Outstanding facilities, experienced instructors.

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