Authentic Italian Artisan Pizza Making...
Pizza for the Professional
This program, extensively researched, developed and formulated by Master Pizzaiolo Angelo Iezzi, President of Associazione Pizzerie Italiane( API), is designed for those looking to craft authentic Italian pizza and foray into the industry as skilled pizzaioli and for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to launch their own venture.
About this Course
This hands-on, application-focused five (5) day course, developed in collaboration with Scuola Nazionale di Pizza, will teach you to handcraft traditional artisanal Italian pizzas, using authentic techniques and methods, to master the art of making the three essential types of traditional Italian Pizza, Classic Round Pizza, Pizza by the Meter and Pan-Tray Pizza, using the contemporary processes of long and cold rising (proving) of dough, including a wide variety of toppings.
Qualifications and Outcome
The students’ competency will be assessed by a Scuola Nazionale di Pizza, API Certified Master Pizza Instructors through the course, leading to program certification. The final certificate of completion will be awarded by ICCA Dubai in collaboration with the Scuola Nazionale di Pizza, Italy, recognised by the Associazione Pizzerie Italiane (API).
Guaranteed Work Placement Program (IWP)...
Course Delivery
The Artisanal Pizza Course will be delivered in forty (40) guided learning hours over seven (7) days, from 09.00 AM to 05.00 PM each day, covering theory, hands-on practical training and product presentation.
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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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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
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).
ICCA Dubai's staff provides language assistance in multiple languages, as and when required, offering complete academic support and counseling.
Yes, ICCA Dubai has procedures & policies that are made available at the time of admission.
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.
ICCA Dubai culinary programs are of a high academic standard and provide customised professional culinary learning through a specially tailored curriculum extensively supported by an online Learning Management System (LMS). <br>
The focus is on hands-on outcome-based practical learning as well as theoretical & professional training, that enables you to seamlessly integrate, effectively deliver, and excel. The programs are intensive and the course training delivered simulates a hands-on industry work environment.
The ICCA Dubai is located on the 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 to Location Map, on the ‘Contact Us Page.
Vehicle Parking: Convenient Parking available adjacent to Block 8.
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
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.
There are set intake dates through the year and you can refer to them by clicking the 'Apply Now' button below. Calendar
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