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    Certificate Programs in Catering

    Certificate programs are usually offered by a college or university. Many students opt to earn a certificate to either gain professional certification to advance their current career or to gain employment. Most certificates can be completed in one year or less, though the length of study will vary depending on the institution.

    What is a Certificate in Catering? This program focuses on mastering the basics of cooking for large or small audiences and may cover anything from how to peel vegetables properly to organization, balance and timing. Students may start out learning how to integrate condiments and herbs into their dishes and progress to more difficult tasks and advanced cooking techniques. Courses might also focus on how to launch a catering business and ways to keep it successful. Some of the classes offered include knife skills, vegetarian dishes, professional kitchen practices, food safety and hygiene, vegetable preparation and presentation skills.

    Earning a certificate has many benefits. At the least, it can serve as a stepping stone to higher education, such as a bachelor's or master's degree. It can also help advance your professional career or earn you a higher wage. This program can prepare students to either work in a catering business or successfully start their own.

    The cost of a program will vary depending on the field of study, institution and the country in which the school is located. Most certificates are less expensive than an undergraduate or graduate-level degree. Prospective students should contact the institution directly for more information and to learn about the associated tuition fees.

    Many graduates of a certificate program can find success in a career as a caterer or chef, though there are many other job options. Some of the typical ambitions of those who complete a certificate include opening a cafe or bistro, working as a cook for on a boat or for a ski chalet, launching their own catering business or working as a professional or private chef.

    Many universities offer courses on both a full-time and part-time basis. There may also be distance learning modules and online classes available for added schedule flexibility. To find out more, search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.