Baking Essentials One-Year Certificate Program | Allegany College of Maryland

What is Baking Essentials?

This intensive one-year program provides you with the tools you will need to succeed in baking or pastry production. You will receive hands-on instruction in cooking techniques and enhance your skill development as part of our Culinaire Café team.
You will develop speed and proficiency while creating desserts and breads in this student-operated restaurant.

Who is this certificate for?

This certificate was developed for those who want to jump-start their baking career or for those who wish to fine-tune their skills, or seek a promotion.
All of the courses transfer directly to the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree program in Culinary Arts.

What is the job outlook?

Employment is projected to grow, driven by the growing demand for specialty baked products.
The median average wage for bakers is around $25,000 annually.

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