Certificate│12 Credits│Fond du Lac Campus
Learn to master the art of producing quality, scratch-baked goods with the Artisan Baking Certificate at MPTC.
Pastries, breads, cakes, tortes and more! Master the craft of preparing quality baked goods in a state-of-the-art culinary lab at the Fond du Lac campus.
What You’ll Learn
Students in the Artisan Baking Certificate learn how to make tasty, high-quality baked goods in a professional kitchen.
Emphasis is placed on mixing and handling artisan breads, high-end tortes and breakfast pastries.Students in the Artisan Baking classes will also learn the essentials of nutrition, kitchen sanitation and safety. Graduates of the program are prepared to use wholesome ingredients to create baked goods for hotels, restaurants, or bakeries.
The Sanitation and Safety, and Baking courses can be transferred 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.
Career opportunities include, but are not limited to, the following occupations:
- Baker
- Assistant Baker
- Assistant Pastry Chef
Earn a certificate, technical diploma and associate degree along this pathway. Start with some courses for entry-level employment, and continue with additional courses for higher wages and job advancement.
Course requirements are subject to change. Visit the catalog for up-to-date information.
| SEMESTER 1 | CREDITS | |
|---|---|---|
| 316-103 | Science of Baking | 2 |
| 316-148 | Sanitation and Safety | 1 |
| 316-162 | Breakfast Pastries | 2 |
| Credits | 5 | |
| SEMESTER 2 | ||
| 316-160 | Restaurant Baking | 2 |
| 316-168 | Artisan Breads | 3 |
| 316-169 | Cakes, Tortes and Desserts | 2 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Moraine Park’s admissions starts with the online application. The admissions steps and financial aid process can take 6-8 weeks for some programs, so plan ahead.
View and begin standard admissions steps.
If you have any questions or need help with the process, please contact us at admissions@morainepark.edu OR 920-924-3200, TTY/VP:Use Relay VRS.
Tuition Costs
The cost of your degree depends on a number of factors such as total credits required, textbooks and the financial aid you receive. Some programs have additional costs such as uniforms, technology and equipment.
- $143.45 per credit (resident)
- $215.18 per credit (out-of-state resident)
- Online students are not charged out-of-state fees.
- Please refer to the Tuition & Fee Information for additional enrollment fee information.
Additional Costs
Uniform – $64
- Chefs’ pants (any color)
- Chefs’ jacket (dbl brstd, short sleeve)
- Bib apron (pockets optional)
High school dual credit provides high school students the opportunity to earn college credit while in high school, without leaving their high school classroom. The courses are taught by certified high school instructors using technical college curriculum, grading policies and textbooks.
Has previous life experience already helped you build knowledge and skills applicable to your studies? Applying previously earned credits to a program of study can save you both time spent in the classroom and money spent on tuition and fees.
Transferring here is easy! You can transfer in prior college work by submitting official college transcripts or get a free transcript review.
Financial Aid is provided to aid eligible associate degree and technical diploma programs with 28 credits or more. Processing can take 6-8 weeks after a student’s completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is received.
Our recruiters on any of the three campuses are ready to help you plan your future!