Overview
Working with renowned chefs and experts, you will learn how to apply the fundamental techniques for creating chocolate and confectionary, as well as gaining unique insights into new chocolate trends and ingredients. Also included is a field trip, together with food science and applied for technology courses.
École Ducasse 's teaching methodology favours practice in order to optimize the acquisition of gestures, techniques and targeted skills. Each module alternates theory, demonstration and practical phases.
Career
By the end of the French Chocolate and Confectionary Arts Essentials program from Sommet Education, you will have the confidence and capability to craft products such as chocolate-based desserts, chocolates (including unique entremets), and confectionaries.
You will be able to :
- Plan the manufacturing stages
- Choose the materials and raw materials needed to make pastries, chocolates, and confectionery
- Implement the production techniques
- Set the parameters of the different cooking methods
- Proceed with the assembly by assembling the different preparations to finish the productions
- Work in compliance with the rules of hygiene, traceability, and safety at work
Potential career paths from this program include:
- Entrepreneur
- Chocolatier and confectioner
- Chocolate and confectionary design
- Chocolate production
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Course structure:
- Chocolate Techniques
- Confectionary
- Chocolate-based Pastry
- Artistic Masterpieces
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Visit programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Part-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- Regarding the deadlines and admission procedures, registration is possible up to 7 days before the start of the programs, depending on the places available.
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Visit programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- No previous degree or experience required
- 18 years of age minimum
- English session: B1 level (IELTS: 4.5) recommended
Make sure you meet all requirements
Visit programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
10900 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10900 EUR for the full programme during 2 months. -
EU/EEA
8900 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8900 EUR for the full programme during 2 months.
Living costs for Yssingeaux
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.