University Certificate - Professional Baking and Pastry Arts

With VIU’s Professional Baking and Pastry Arts Certificate, students can shape their interest in baking into career that can take them around the world. This internationally recognized program gives students hands-on, real-world experiences learning baking and dessert making. Train with a wood-fired brick oven and make connections with the local, provincial and national baking communities. VIU's small class sizes mean students get personal attention from world-class chef instructors. They also gain real-world experience making baked goods for the university and the public. In VIU pastry chef training you gain a solid foundation in baking fundamentals, including ingredient functions and recipe adjustments. This prepares students to become a pastry chef in Canada working in professional kitchens.