Get Hands-On Knowledge & Skills in Baking & Patisserie
Amateur Program in Baking & Patisserie
Designed with the serious baking enthusiast in mind, our Amateur Program in Baking & Patisserie is a balanced and technique-driven course that covers the essentials in an interactive manner. Receive hands-on training at our world class training kitchen and gain the necessary technique-knowledge, skills and the confidence to create your own outstanding baking and pastry products.
About this Course
Enhance your confectionery, baking and patisserie skills with an absolute focus on detail, precision and product creativity to get the fundamentals and techniques right. Learn from industry-experienced bakers and pastry chefs to craft innovative, breath-taking masterpieces with cutting-edge modern equipment to produce professional-quality products right from delicate crepes and soufflés to a variety of chocolates, cakes, parfait and much more…
Qualifications and Outcome
On successful completion of the course, you will receive a certificate of completion for the Amateur Program in Baking & Patisserie from the International Centre for Culinary Arts - ICCA Dubai, recognised by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), Government of Dubai.
Guaranteed Work Placement Program (IWP)...
Course Delivery
ICCA Dubai’s Amateur Program in Baking & Patisserie is primarily available as a part time biweekly program (Monday & Wednesday) from 9:30 am- 12:30 pm or on a full-day weekend programme (Sunday) from 10 am -5 pm taking approx six (6) months to complete.
This program can also be done on a fast-track basis over a period of 6 weeks with classes 4 days a week from Monday to Thursday.
All equipment, ingredients and protective gear are provided, along with Standard Recipe Cards for all classes.
Program Structure
Introduction to Food Safety
Food Safety and HACCP in Catering - 2 Classes
Baking and Pâtisserie
Foundation in Baking and Pâtisserie - 43 Classes
Assessments
Theory and Practical - 4 Classes
Course Duration
Total Number of Classes 49
Total Time 147 hrs
What an Amateur Program
Certificate Can Unlock for You
Why Choose ICCA for this Course ?
Over 17 years of experience of delivering Professional learning programs that are intensive hands-on, industry application-focused, and outcome-driven to help realize your goals.
A campus set for truly world-class culinary education with designs that resonate with a sense of harmony, balance, identity, and absolute attention to detail aimed to make
your learning at ICCA a memorable experience.
As the leading culinary institute in the Middle East, ICCA Dubai has become internationally renowned as an icon of world-class culinary education, offering an exceptional learning experience. The institute’s remarkable number of regional and international awards includes the prestigious City & Guilds Lion Award - International Centre of the Year.
International industry-experienced chef instructors certified by City & Guilds, UK for enhanced delivery.
Strategic partnerships with world-leading original equipment manufacturers, ingredient suppliers for quality industry standard learning.
Learning delivered by top-of-the-line Learning Management Systems (LMS) based on proprietary ought-to-know knowledge and industry-relevant content together with an advanced Student Information Management System (SIMS) to boost student engagement and achievement.
Get assured opportunities with leading hospitality brands from the UAE and around the world through ICCA’s unique Industry Work Placement(IWP) programme that offers seamless integration into the hospitality industry.
Fees & Payment
ICCA Dubai’s IWP (Industry Internship / Work Experience Placement) Program is an industry integration initiative specially designed for students wishing to join the industry as Professional Chefs by way of regular employment or an internship leading to work placement.
The IWP Program is separately conducted in addition to the 620 hours of intensive on-campus guided learning and training, which comprise our Professional Program.
The IWP arrangements are in the form of either regular employment to begin with, or an industry internship generally of 6 to 12 months’ duration, successful completion of which would lead the student chef to a regular work placement.
The ICCA Complete Home Chef Package
The Complete Home Chef Package is for those individuals aspiring to get a holistic foundation in the field of Culinary Arts, including both Cookery and Baking and Pastisserie sreams.
The ICCA Home Baker and Cake Decorator Package
The Home Baker and Cake Decorator Package is for those aspiring to get holistic knowledge of Baking and Patisserie together with Artisanal Sugarcraft, to effectively express their passion in this field at the personal, professional and entrepreneurial levels.
Fees may be paid in AED by Cash, Cheque, Credit / Debit Cards, by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or through the Secured Payment Gateway provided in this website to ICCA Dubai, as convenient and applicable
Convenient Installment Plan is available for Local / UAE Admissions.The first installment is to be paid at the time of admission and the balance installment payment is required to be secured by a Post Dated Cheque (PDC).
International students are required to pay fees in advance to secure admission, hostel reservation and the UAE Visa.
Meet the Faculty
Chef Hartono
Chef Hartono
Chef Instructor- Baking & Patisserie
Passionate about baking, Chef Hartono has always been focused on learning and excelling in his craft of creating high-end pastry products. With over 16 years of culinary experience and working under some of the biggest names in the industry, namely Pierre Gagnaire, he aims to share his knowledge with those keen to enter this field.
Chef Leonardo Luzalillo
Chef Leonardo Luzalillo
Chef Instructor- Baking & Patisserie
Driven by a strong passion for teaching and working towards contributing to the gastronomic heritage study of Chile, Chef Leonardo Luza Villo has always been focused on excelling in his craft. Armed with Gastronomy Associated Degree from INACAP, Food Innovation Diploma from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, and training from Lenôtre Pastry School in Paris, Leonardo Luza Lillo comes with a decade of experience training Pastry Chefs and aims to share his knowledge with those keen to enter this industry.
Chef Omkar Padwal
Chef Omkar Padwal
Chef Instructor- Baking & Patisserie
Driven by a strong passion for cooking, Omkar Padwal has always believed that food can change the world due to its universality and ability to break barriers.
With over a decade of experience working professionally in 5 countries and armed with a Diploma in Patisserie from Le Cordon Bleu, he aims to share his learnings with those passionate about entering the field.
Shamal More
Shamal More
Chef Instructor Baking & Patisserie
Chef Shamal was introduced to the world of Baking and Patisserie at a young age. Naturally, he pursued a degree in Hospitality Management and earned his Le Cordon Bleu Diploma. His journey as a chef has provided him with a diverse culinary perspective. Chef Shamal shares a wealth of experience, inspiring students to explore culinary traditions while embracing modern innovations. Beyond the kitchen, he finds solace in transforming sugar showpieces into intricate art and delving into the world of books.
Asbah Arif
Asbah Arif
Assistant Chef Instructor Baking & Patisserie
Asbah’s culinary journey began at ICCA, where she earned her Diploma in Food Preparation and Culinary Arts-Patisserie. Her intense training made her fall in love with baking and patisserie, especially cake decorating. As an Assistant Chef Instructor, she works closely with students and chefs, maintaining an open mind about learning. Her life mantra is to learn from her mistakes and improve every day.
Kumi King
Kumi King
Assistant Chef Instructor Baking & Patisserie
Kumi’s global culinary adventure, rooted in Japanese traditions, has fuelled her passion for diverse flavours and food science. With over seven years of experience in teaching Japanese cuisine, she inspires students to enjoy the culinary process. Committed to continuous learning, Kumi loves to explore vegan cuisine and food science in her free time. Beyond the kitchen, she balances life with embroidery, knitting, yoga, and meditation.
Ashwatha Ramsingh
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the following are the minimum entry requirements more specifically for the Professional Program -
English Language - You are required to have a working proficiency in the English language, (equivalent to an IELTS score of 5.5) as it is the medium of instruction is in the English language.
Minimum Education - Should have Passed Year 12 or equivalent.
Minimum Age - 16 years for Residents of the UAE and 18 years for international student admissions.
Medical Fitness - Must pass a medical examination for Hepatitis B, Tuberculosis (TB), AIDS / HIV, Leprosy, and Syphilis.
Yes, installment plans secured by local bank Post-Dated Cheques (PDC) are available to residents of the UAE. Kindly enquire at the admissions office for more details on the same.
Installment plans are not available for overseas students (International Admissions).
Yes, ICCA Dubai has procedures & policies that are made available at the time of admission.
ICCA Dubai's staff provides language assistance in multiple languages, as and when required, offering complete academic support and counseling.
Yes, ICCA Dubai has an arrangements with a quality hotel as a hostel facility for its international students and can be arranged upon request or as part of the international student package offer.
There are separate rooms for Ladies and Men.
Payments can be made to ICCA Dubai through any of the following methods:
A. Telegraphic Transfer - Transfer of fees from an overseas bank account to ICCA Dubai's bank account.
Beneficiary: International Centre for Culinary Arts FZ LLC
Bank Name: Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB)
Branch & Address: Al Ittihad Branch, Emaar Business Park Bldg. #2,
Sheik Zayed Road, Dubai UAE
SWIFT Code : ADCBAEAA
B. For Local or AED Transfer
A/C No. / IBAN No. : AE92 0030 0101 7308 9369 001
C. Credit Card Authority - Payment by either Visa Or Mastercard,
D. Bank Draft or Banker’s Cheque - Please make Cheques / Drafts payable to ‘International Centre for Culinary Arts FZ LLC’.
E. Cash - Direct cash payment can be made at the front office desk.
F. Online Payment - Through the secured payment gateway provided on the website.
For details on the respective Course / Program Fees, kindly view the respective 'Fees & Payment' section above.
The following are ways to apply for the program -
A. You can make an online inquiry using the ‘Enquire Now’ button.
B. You can also visit ICCA Dubai in person.
Established in 2005, ICCA Dubai redefines the way in which professional and personal culinary learning is delivered across the region. Top 10 Worldwide Featured amongst the Top 10 Culinary Institutes in the World and awarded the ‘Recognition of Quality Culinary Education’ by the World Association of Chefs Societies (WorldChefs), a global authority on Food Standards. Cutting Edge Training The Academic Faculty at ICCA Dubai is City & Guilds certified and share their rich industry experience & expertise in providing customized professional culinary learning through a specially tailored curriculum extensively supported by an online Learning Management System (LMS). International Awards ICCA Dubai has won several awards, including the prestigious -
• City & Guilds, London Lion Awards International Centre of the Year Award 2016
• City & Guilds, London Lion Awards International Centre for Excellence Award, Middle East 2016
• ProChef Middle East Cooking School of the Year 2016
• Broadcast Pro Best Digital Initiative of the Year 2016
amongst several others for its innovative initiatives, quality learning experience and continued excellence in the region. State-of-the-Art Facilities ICCA Dubai prides itself in providing a truly world-class purpose-built culinary learning facility strategically located in the world’s first Education Free Zone - Dubai Knowledge Park, UAE. The design is conceptualized to give you a feeling of harmony, balance, identity with absolute attention to detail, taking you to an all-new world of culinary education… ICCA Dubai facility has won the following Middle East Commercial Interior Design Awards -
• Interior Design Award - Public and Institutional 2014
• Interior Design Award - Sustainable Interior Design Initiative 2014
Payments can be made to ICCA Dubai through any of the following methods:
Online Payment - Through the secured payment gateway provided in the website.
Telegraphic Transfer - Transfer of fees from overseas bank account to ICCA Dubai's bank account.
Beneficiary : International Centre for Culinary Arts FZ LLC
Bank Name : Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB)
Branch & Address : Al Ittihad Branch, Emaar Business Park Bldg. #2,
Sheik Zayed Road, Dubai UAE
SWIFT Code : ADCBAEAA
For Local or AED Transfer
A/C No. / IBAN No. : AE92 0030 0101 7308 9369 001
Credit Card Authority - Payment by either Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club or Bankcard.
Bank Draft or Banker’s Cheque - Please make Cheques / Drafts payable to ‘International Centre for Culinary Arts FZ LLC’.
Cash - Direct cash payment can be made at the front office desk.
Yes. As soon as you pay your tuition fees, they are held in a bank account administered by ICCA Dubai and they are not accessed until you begin your course
The following are ways to apply for the program -
- You can make an online enquiry using the ‘Apply Now’ button shown below.
- You can visit ICCA Dubai in person.
Yes, upon successful completion of the program you will be awarded the following -
a. Formal Diploma from ICCA Dubai,
b. Certificate of Completion attested by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), Ministry of Education, Government of Dubai, UAE,
c. City & Guilds, London, International Vocational Qualification (IVQ), Level 2 Diploma in Food Preparation and Cooking (Culinary Arts) (8065-03).
d. WorldChefs Global Certification - Commis Chef Badge.
Yes, ICCA Dubai provides all its international students with Dubai, UAE, with a Visa that is in line with the duration of the program selected.
The ICCA Dubai is located at First Floor, Block 8, Dubai Knowledge Park, Dubai, UAE.
Telephone: +971 4 457 8811
Fax: +971 4 457 8822
Email: enquiry@iccadubai.ae
Nearest Metro Station: Red Line - Dubai Internet City Station 1 (Two Seasons Hotel / formerly Gloria Hotel)
(Feeder Bus from Metro Station – Bus Nos. 85 or 83)
Nearest Bus Stop: Dubai Knowledge Village Main Gate
(Bus stop is located opposite Block 8)
Driving Directions: Refer Location Map, on the ‘Contact Us’ Page.
Vehicle Parking: Convenient Parking available adjacent to Block 8.
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