Artisan Baking Certificate

Program Description

The Artisan Baking Certificate is designed for individuals seeking to acquire or desiring to upgrade skills in the production of quality, scratch-baked goods. Students learn the specialized skills in mixing and handling artisan breads (including sourdoughs), high-end tortes and breakfast pastries. Emphasis is on the use of wholesome ingredients for hotel, restaurant or bakery operations.

The Nutrition, Sanitation and Safety, and Baking courses can be applied directly into Moraine Park’s Culinary Arts associate of applied science degree if students wish to continue their education. Students and graduates who want specialized training in Artisan Baking may have already completed several of the certificate courses.

Approximate Costs

• $111.85 per credit (resident)
• $167.80 per credit (out-of-state resident)
• *Online students are not charged out-of-state fees.

Program Outcomes

• Apply food safety and sanitation practices to food preparation.
• Apply nutritional principles to the preparation of food.
• Produce specialty cakes, tortes and desserts.
• Produce artisan and sourdough breads.
• Produce breakfast pastries.

Career Opportunities

• Baker
• Assistant Baker
• Assistant Pastry Chef

Admission Process

• Submit the college admission application.
• Submit the $30 one-time fee.
• Meet with Admissions to discuss order of courses and prerequisites (strongly encouraged).