Learn Authentic Italian Pizza Making From The Italian Pizza Masters Themselves

The art of Authentic Italian Artisan Pizza making is all about the flavours, freshness and handpicked ingredients. Every step in this process requires skill, and what better way to learn the art of Artisan Pizza making than the authentic Italian way...

The art of Authentic Italian Artisan Pizza making is all about the flavours, freshness and handpicked ingredients. From kneading the dough to baking the pizza in the oven, every step in the process requires skill, and what better way to learn the art of Artisan Pizza making than the authentic Italian way...

Learn Pizza Making from the Italian Pizza Masters themselves!

The Artisan Pizza Program at the ICCA Dubai is delivered by the Pizza Masters themselves who fly in only twice a year, just to deliver the course all way from Scuola Nazionale di Pizza, Italy.

The Scuola Nazionale di Pizza, a subsidiary of Associazione Pizzerie Italiane (API), was established in the year 1992 by Master Pizza Maker Angelo Lezzi, President of API.

President Lezzi was the first World Champion of 'Pizza in Pan' and continued to win the title several times over. Having developed a great passion for teaching the art and extensively worked in the field, he finally went on to become the National Chairman of the Associazione Pizzerie Italiane (API).

His experience of working with leading producers of raw materials and technologies for Pizza production in Italy led him to develop skills as an expert consultant and a leading authority on the subject with national and international recognition with regards to planning the toppings, getting the right mix of flours, designing of furnaces and other critical parameters required to produce the best and the most authentic Italian Pizza.

The Artisan Pizza Making Program

ICCA Dubai in collaboration with The Scuola Nazionale di Pizza provides a range of courses in Authentic Traditional Italian Pizza production and the training approach is based on a comprehensive study, extensive research and experience of the Masters of Pizza, that guarantee the highest quality and value in the learning delivered.

The highly intensive classes are aimed to teach the basic theoretical and practical concepts necessary to make Authentic Italian Pizza.

All the Equipment, Ingredients, Protective Gear and Course Materials are provided for the duration of the course.

The Artisan Pizza Making Program at ICCA Dubai is offered at three (3) levels for you to choose from -

1. For the Home Bakers looking to develop personal skills

Pizza at Home

This is a course for those looking to learn the art of Authentic Italian Pizza making to enhance their personal skills in the art of Pizza making for their family and friends.

Course Plan & Subjects

This 1-Day (8 Hours) course covering theory as well as hands-on practical learning teaches you the basics of Authentic Italian Pizza making such as kneading, rolling-out, seasoning and cooking a Pizza.

The course also addresses the common mistakes and the solutions of working with a Pizza dough to achieve the right texture by understanding the chemical and physical characteristics of the base ingredients.

2. For the Commercial Cooks seeking to learn new concepts

Pizza for Commercial Cook

This course is specially designed for cooks working in Pizza outlets or Pizzerias, and helps them get a greater understanding of the contemporary processes of doughs and learn new concepts in the presentation of a Traditional Artisan Pizza.

During the course, the curriculum covers three (3) kinds of Pizzas, namely the Classic Round Pizza, Pizza by the Meter and Pan-Tray Pizza, using the processes researched , developed and formulated by Master Pizza Maker Angelo Lezzi, President of API himself.

Course Plan & Subjects

Theory and hands-on practical learning is delivered over a course of 3 Days (24 Hours) and covers the following -

Theory

  • Understanding the Physical and Chemical Characteristics of the ingredients.
  • Balancing the Recipe - Direct and Indirect Doughs.
  • Understanding Maturation of the Dough.
  • Rising (Proving) of the Dough.

Practical

  • Development and Management of the Dough.
  • Handling and Preparation of Classic Round Pizza, Pizza by the Meter and Pan-Tray Pizza.
  • Preparation of Toppings.
  • Perfecting the Art of Cooking a Pizza and Practice.

3. For the Entrepreneurs planning to open a Pizza Shop / Pizzeria

The Pizza for the Professionals / Entrepreneurs is a course specially designed for those looking to learn the art of Authentic Artisan Italian making at entrepreneurial levels, and covers all the techniques taught in the Pizza at Home and the Pizza for Commercial Cook together with additional knowledge that incorporates the business aspects of commercial Pizza production.The students enrolling in the course acquire sufficient knowledge and confidence to set-up their very own Pizza Shop / Pizzeria.

Course Plan & Subjects

A highly intensive theory and hands-on practical learning is delivered over a course of 7 Days (56 Hours) and covers the following

Theory

  • Understanding the Physical and Chemical Characteristics of the ingredients.
  • Balancing the Recipe - Direct and Indirect Doughs.
  • Understanding Maturation of the Dough.
  • Rising (Proving) of the Dough.
  • Learning the Sugar Curve.
  • Temperature Formulae.
  • Balancing Humidity in the Toppings.

Practical

  • Development and Management of the Dough.
  • Handling and Preparation of Classic Round Pizza, Pizza by the Meter and Pan-Tray Pizza.
  • Preparation of Toppings.
  • Perfecting the art of Cooking Pizza and Practice.
  • Pizza Project - Design and Present a Wide Range of Artisanal Pizzas.
  • Business Insights - Preliminary insights into setting up a successful Pizzeria / Pizza Business.

Accreditation & Recognitions

It goes without say that an educational institute is primarily evaluated from its Accreditation & Recognitions.

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The course is delivered and assessed by The Scuola Nazionale di Pizza API Certified Master Instructors, leading to a program certification.

The certificate awarded is in collaboration of ICCA Dubai and The Scuola Nazionale di Pizza, Italy and recognized by the Associazione Pizzerie Italiane (API).

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City & Guilds London

The ICCA Dubai has both an Approved and Accredited Centre status from the City & Guilds, London. Established in 1878, City & Guilds is the World’s largest Vocational Education Awarding Body & certifies over 1.3 Million students annually around the globe and helps increase value proposition and competitiveness within the global market.

City & Guilds qualifications are a global benchmark for vocational excellence, integrity & quality assessment and come along with the City & Guilds Europass Certificate Supplement.City & Guilds Accreditation is recognized as a sign of quality in over a 100 countries around the world!

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The ICCA Dubai has been 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.

The “Recognition of Quality Culinary Education” award seeks to recognize the training and education that meet or exceeds the Culinary Standards Education established by WorldChefs.

The WorldChefs recognition provides a competitive advantage and assures employers of a candidate’s Quality Culinary Education.

  • KHDA Licensed Institute

All Programs delivered at The ICCA are recognized by The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), Ministry of Education, Government of Dubai.

Artisan Pizza Making Program at ICCA Dubai

The Artisan Pizza Making Program is a great platform for the Home Bakers, Cooks working in Pizza outlets as well as the aspiring Pizza entrepreneurs to learn from the Italian Pizza Masters themselves, right here in Dubai.

It includes creating various types of Authentic Italian Pizzas, learning how to achieve the perfect taste and texture, the dos and don’ts together with technical details, chemistry and physics involved in the process and so much more...

What are you waiting for? Request a Callback today!

The art of Authentic Italian Artisan Pizza making is all about the flavours, freshness and handpicked ingredients. Every step in this process requires skill, and what better way to learn the art of Artisan Pizza making than the authentic Italian way...

The art of Authentic Italian Artisan Pizza making is all about the flavours, freshness and handpicked ingredients. From kneading the dough to baking the pizza in the oven, every step in the process requires skill, and what better way to learn the art of Artisan Pizza making than the authentic Italian way...

Learn Pizza Making from the Italian Pizza Masters themselves!

The Artisan Pizza Program at the ICCA Dubai is delivered by the Pizza Masters themselves who fly in only twice a year, just to deliver the course all way from Scuola Nazionale di Pizza, Italy.

The Scuola Nazionale di Pizza, a subsidiary of Associazione Pizzerie Italiane (API), was established in the year 1992 by Master Pizza Maker Angelo Lezzi, President of API.

President Lezzi was the first World Champion of 'Pizza in Pan' and continued to win the title several times over. Having developed a great passion for teaching the art and extensively worked in the field, he finally went on to become the National Chairman of the Associazione Pizzerie Italiane (API).

His experience of working with leading producers of raw materials and technologies for Pizza production in Italy led him to develop skills as an expert consultant and a leading authority on the subject with national and international recognition with regards to planning the toppings, getting the right mix of flours, designing of furnaces and other critical parameters required to produce the best and the most authentic Italian Pizza.

The Artisan Pizza Making Program

ICCA Dubai in collaboration with The Scuola Nazionale di Pizza provides a range of courses in Authentic Traditional Italian Pizza production and the training approach is based on a comprehensive study, extensive research and experience of the Masters of Pizza, that guarantee the highest quality and value in the learning delivered.

The highly intensive classes are aimed to teach the basic theoretical and practical concepts necessary to make Authentic Italian Pizza.

All the Equipment, Ingredients, Protective Gear and Course Materials are provided for the duration of the course.

The Artisan Pizza Making Program at ICCA Dubai is offered at three (3) levels for you to choose from -

1. For the Home Bakers looking to develop personal skills

Pizza at Home

This is a course for those looking to learn the art of Authentic Italian Pizza making to enhance their personal skills in the art of Pizza making for their family and friends.

Course Plan & Subjects

This 1-Day (8 Hours) course covering theory as well as hands-on practical learning teaches you the basics of Authentic Italian Pizza making such as kneading, rolling-out, seasoning and cooking a Pizza.

The course also addresses the common mistakes and the solutions of working with a Pizza dough to achieve the right texture by understanding the chemical and physical characteristics of the base ingredients.

2. For the Commercial Cooks seeking to learn new concepts

Pizza for Commercial Cook

This course is specially designed for cooks working in Pizza outlets or Pizzerias, and helps them get a greater understanding of the contemporary processes of doughs and learn new concepts in the presentation of a Traditional Artisan Pizza.

During the course, the curriculum covers three (3) kinds of Pizzas, namely the Classic Round Pizza, Pizza by the Meter and Pan-Tray Pizza, using the processes researched , developed and formulated by Master Pizza Maker Angelo Lezzi, President of API himself.

Course Plan & Subjects

Theory and hands-on practical learning is delivered over a course of 3 Days (24 Hours) and covers the following -

Theory

  • Understanding the Physical and Chemical Characteristics of the ingredients.
  • Balancing the Recipe - Direct and Indirect Doughs.
  • Understanding Maturation of the Dough.
  • Rising (Proving) of the Dough.

Practical

  • Development and Management of the Dough.
  • Handling and Preparation of Classic Round Pizza, Pizza by the Meter and Pan-Tray Pizza.
  • Preparation of Toppings.
  • Perfecting the Art of Cooking a Pizza and Practice.

3. For the Entrepreneurs planning to open a Pizza Shop / Pizzeria

The Pizza for the Professionals / Entrepreneurs is a course specially designed for those looking to learn the art of Authentic Artisan Italian making at entrepreneurial levels, and covers all the techniques taught in the Pizza at Home and the Pizza for Commercial Cook together with additional knowledge that incorporates the business aspects of commercial Pizza production.The students enrolling in the course acquire sufficient knowledge and confidence to set-up their very own Pizza Shop / Pizzeria.

Course Plan & Subjects

A highly intensive theory and hands-on practical learning is delivered over a course of 7 Days (56 Hours) and covers the following

Theory

  • Understanding the Physical and Chemical Characteristics of the ingredients.
  • Balancing the Recipe - Direct and Indirect Doughs.
  • Understanding Maturation of the Dough.
  • Rising (Proving) of the Dough.
  • Learning the Sugar Curve.
  • Temperature Formulae.
  • Balancing Humidity in the Toppings.

Practical

  • Development and Management of the Dough.
  • Handling and Preparation of Classic Round Pizza, Pizza by the Meter and Pan-Tray Pizza.
  • Preparation of Toppings.
  • Perfecting the art of Cooking Pizza and Practice.
  • Pizza Project - Design and Present a Wide Range of Artisanal Pizzas.
  • Business Insights - Preliminary insights into setting up a successful Pizzeria / Pizza Business.

Accreditation & Recognitions

It goes without say that an educational institute is primarily evaluated from its Accreditation & Recognitions.

Scoula Pizza - Logo-01

The course is delivered and assessed by The Scuola Nazionale di Pizza API Certified Master Instructors, leading to a program certification.

The certificate awarded is in collaboration of ICCA Dubai and The Scuola Nazionale di Pizza, Italy and recognized by the Associazione Pizzerie Italiane (API).

API-Logo-1
City & Guilds London

The ICCA Dubai has both an Approved and Accredited Centre status from the City & Guilds, London. Established in 1878, City & Guilds is the World’s largest Vocational Education Awarding Body & certifies over 1.3 Million students annually around the globe and helps increase value proposition and competitiveness within the global market.

City & Guilds qualifications are a global benchmark for vocational excellence, integrity & quality assessment and come along with the City & Guilds Europass Certificate Supplement.City & Guilds Accreditation is recognized as a sign of quality in over a 100 countries around the world!

WACS - Logo-01

The ICCA Dubai has been 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.

The “Recognition of Quality Culinary Education” award seeks to recognize the training and education that meet or exceeds the Culinary Standards Education established by WorldChefs.

The WorldChefs recognition provides a competitive advantage and assures employers of a candidate’s Quality Culinary Education.

  • KHDA Licensed Institute

All Programs delivered at The ICCA are recognized by The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), Ministry of Education, Government of Dubai.

Artisan Pizza Making Program at ICCA Dubai

The Artisan Pizza Making Program is a great platform for the Home Bakers, Cooks working in Pizza outlets as well as the aspiring Pizza entrepreneurs to learn from the Italian Pizza Masters themselves, right here in Dubai.

It includes creating various types of Authentic Italian Pizzas, learning how to achieve the perfect taste and texture, the dos and don’ts together with technical details, chemistry and physics involved in the process and so much more...

What are you waiting for? Request a Callback today!

Learn Authentic Italian Pizza Making From The Italian Pizza Masters Themselves