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Baking & Pastry Arts: Baking Principles

Start DateDurationLocationCost
Apr 28, 20255 Weeks
(2 days per week)		Moncton$1,070
($720 tuition + $350 supplies) 

Learn Baking Skills & Taste Success!

Ever thought about turning your love for baking into a career?

Unlock your potential and learn essential baking skills with our comprehensive 60-hour Baking & Pastry Arts: Baking Principles microcredential. Perfect for beginners eager to start a baking career or professionals looking to enhance their baking industry skills, this program delivers hands-on baking techniques in mixing, kneading, and baking. Gain in-depth ingredient knowledge, master culinary math for standardized recipes, and learn to prepare delicious baked goods including breads, cakes, pies, and doughs. Ensure a safe environment by understanding crucial health and safety practices. This valuable credential is highly regarded by multiple businesses throughout New Brunswick, making graduates competitive in the local job market. Taste success and build your foundation in the art of baking today!

What You'll Learn

  • Hands-On Skills: Learn essential techniques for mixing, kneading, and baking.
  • Ingredient Knowledge: Understand the science behind baking and how to select quality ingredients.
  • Culinary Math: Manage standardized recipes and ensure precise measurements.
  • Recipe Preparation: Produce a variety of baked goods like breads, cakes, pies, and doughs.
  • Health and Safety: Learn key practices to maintain a secure and safe workplace.

Program Structure

  • April 28 to May 26, 2025
  • In-person training at ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Moncton + online training (Work Safely)
  • 2 days a week |Mon. & Fri. | 9 am to 3 pm

Certification

Once you successfully complete the Baking & Pastry Arts: Baking Principles microcredential, you’ll receive a digital badge as visual proof of your achievement. You can share this badge on your resume, LinkedIn profile, e-portfolio, or other digital platforms. Employers will be able to see your skills and know exactly what you’ve learned, as the badge highlights your proven abilities.

Admission Requirements

  • Minimum 16 years of age
    Asset: A general aptitude in mathematics and reading comprehension
  • Food Safety Certification* - proof of completion is required.

*Before starting the training, completion of one of the following Food Safety courses is required.  (pdf).

Dress Code

Safety shoes, black pants (no jeans), plain white t-shirt (clean)

Registration/Payment

Registration Deadline: Apr 14, 2025 

Please send completed application form (pdf) and proof of Food Safety Certification to tracy.magee@nbcc.ca.

Payment of course fees will be due by Thursday, April 17th, 2025. We accept cash, debit, Visa, MasterCard, Money Order or cheque payable to New Brunswick Community College (ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳).

Participants must be able to receive instruction, respond, and research in the English language.

Withdrawal/Refunds: Requests for withdrawal from Continuing Education courses must be made within 20% of course duration. Refunds may take 4-6 weeks to process. An administrative fee may apply.

All prices include HST where applicable and are subject to change.

More Information

For more information, please call our office at 1-506-431-4199 or email tracy.magee@nbcc.ca.

No matter your experience level, the Baking & Pastry Arts: Baking Principles microcredential can be your first step toward a rewarding future in the baking industry. 

Seats are limited. APPLY TODAY!