05. CAREER CHANGERS ENTREPRENEURS GASTRONOMY LOVERS

Intensive programs for career changers, gastronomy and pastry lovers & serious entrepreneurs.

1. CULINARY ARTS DIPLOMA

OVERVIEW:

This 5,5 months, intensive Diploma program combines practical culinary arts instruction with teaching modules that will enhance your managerial and entrepreneurial skills. At the end of the taught period, students can opt to take a 3-month professional internship.

DURATION:

22 weeks - optional 13-week internship

WHERE TAUGHT:

⚫ École Ducasse - Paris Campus

COURSE STRUCTURE :

  • Culinary Arts Fundamentals Techniques
  • Pastry Arts Fundamentals
  • Bistronomy & Traditional cuisine
  • Mediterranean cuisine
  • Naturalité : The Essentials
  • Contemporary cuisine
  • Plated Desserts

2. FRENCH PASTRY ARTS DIPLOMA

OVERVIEW:

With no prior experience required, this Diploma is a must for career changers / pastry lovers & entrepreuneurs passionate about French Pastry Arts to learn the fundamentals and acquire the latest pastry-making techniques to start working in a professional environment.

During this intensive and highly immersive program, you will acquire all the techniques – traditional and modern – that set French Pastry Arts expertise apart from the rest. You will craft pastry buffets, bread and vienoiseries, gastronomic desserts,classic and modern entremets, ice-cream petits fours and chocolate pieces, among other mouthwatering creations.

Masterclasses of Meilleur Ouvrier de France and World Champions make this program a true top-end course in pastry arts.

DURATION:

22 weeks program (+8 weeks optional internship)

WHERE TAUGHT:

⚪ École Ducasse - École Nationale Supérieure de Pâtisserie

COURSE STRUCTURE :

  • French pastry arts fundamentals
  • Chocolate & confectionery
  • Ice cream & sorbet
  • Bread & viennoiserie
  • Plated desserts
  • Entremets, Individual Cakes, Healthy Desserts
  • Tea time and travel cake
  • Croquembouches and buffets

3. FRENCH AND ITALIAN PASTRY ARTS DIPLOMA

OVERVIEW:

Take the chance to fully immerse yourself in the culture and techniques that make French and Italian pastry renowned throughout the world: a full range of the best French and Italian pastry techniques and dessert arts creation — from traditional biscuits, tarts and cakes to chocolates, gelato and beyond.

Thanks to this joined diploma, you will learn from world-leading pastry chefs and masters of their craft in highly practical, hands-on lessons designed to take you far beyond the fundamentals of pastry arts.

DURATION:

8 weeks

WHERE TAUGHT:

⚪ École Ducasse - École Nationale Supérieure de Pâtisserie in partnership with ALMA

COURSE STRUCTURE :

Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Pâtisserie (4 weeks)

  • French Pastry Classics: tradition and innovation
  • Bread and viennoiserie
  • Plated desserts and Tea Time
  • Croquembouches

For more detailed info, please contact international.admissions@ecoleducasse.com

4. FRENCH BAKERY ARTS DIPLOMA

OVERVIEW:

This program, conducted in English, offers a comprehensive learning experience in baking and viennoiserie, ensuring a solid foundation for your future career. The curriculum includes the invaluable opportunity to receive instruction from distinguished École Ducasse chefs who specialize in the field of French bakery. Working alongside these accomplished professionals will not only deepen your understanding but also enhance your practical skills in the discipline.

DURATION:

8 weeks

WHERE TAUGHT:

⚪ École Ducasse - École Nationale Supérieure de Pâtisserie

JOB AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

  • Entrepreneur
  • Baker
  • Bakery design
  • Bakery production
  • Caterer

COURSE STRUCTURE :

  • French bakery & artistic bakery
  • French viennoiserie
  • Bakery snacking
  • Pastry techniques in bakery

5. FRENCH CHOCOLATE AND CONFECTIONERY ARTS DIPLOMA

OVERVIEW:

This intensive English language program lifts the lid on the skills and techniques that have made French chocolatiers the envy of the world. Highly practical and hands-on, by the end of the program you will have the confidence and capability to craft chocolate-based desserts, chocolates, and confectioneries.

DURATION:

8 weeks

WHERE TAUGHT:

⚪ École Ducasse - École Nationale Supérieure de Pâtisserie

JOB AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

  • Entrepreneur
  • Chocolatier and confectioner
  • Chocolate and confectionary design
  • Chocolate production

COURSE STRUCTURE :

  • Chocolate fundamental techniques
  • Confectionery
  • Chocolate-based pastry
  • Artistic masterpieces

6. CULINARY ARTS ESSENTIALS

OVERVIEW:

Taught across eight weeks, this immersive and practical program lets you discover the fundamentals of French cuisine. It combines practical culinary arts instruction with teaching modules dedicated to managerial and entrepreneurial skills.

DURATION:

8 weeks (or 9 weeks for the French program)

WHERE TAUGHT:

⚫ École Ducasse - Paris Campus

JOB AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES :

  • Entrepreneur
  • Chef
  • Private chef
  • Caterer

COURSE STRUCTURE :

  • Culinary Arts fundamentals techniques
  • Bistronomy & Traditional cuisine
  • Naturalité : The Essentials
  • Mediterranean cuisine
  • Contemporary cuisine
  • Management of a restaurant

7. FRENCH PASTRY ARTS ESSENTIALS

OVERVIEW:

If you want to learn French Pastry Arts fundamentals, this is the perfect Essentials program for you. With applied theory spread throughout, you will acquire the skills to showcase your pastry creativity.

DURATION:

8 weeks

WHERE TAUGHT:

⚫ École Ducasse - Paris Campus

⚪ École Ducasse - École Nationale Supérieure de Pâtisserie

JOB AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

  • Entrepreneur
  • Pastry design
  • Lab production
  • Caterer

COURSE STRUCTURE :

  • French Pastry Arts Fundamental Techniques
  • Bread & viennoiseries
  • Chocolate & confectionery
  • Entremets & vegan pastry
  • Plated desserts
  • Food photography

*In the interest of continuous improvement, the content of our programs may change.

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