Certificate│12 Credits│Fond du Lac Campus
Artisan Baking Certificate
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.
Moraine Park’s admissions starts with the online application. The admissions steps and financial aid process can take 4-5 weeks for some programs, so plan ahead.
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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.
Several factors influence the total cost of your degree, including enrollment fees, the number of credits required, textbooks and equipment. Financial aid can assist with those costs.
The following estimated costs for completing this degree are based on the 2023-24 academic year and are subject to change. For further details, please visit the estimated cost of attendance page.
$2,144.40
Current tuition and fees
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Textbooks*
$445.30
Materials and supplies
*Based on new books. Rental, electronic and used options may be available.
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.
Financial Aid is available for associate degree and technical diploma programs (those that are 2 semesters in length and typically with 28 credits or more). Processing can take 4-5 weeks after a student’s completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is received. Visit the Financial Aid page to learn more.
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