Culinary Arts/Chef Training

Culinary Arts/Chef Training is a certificate program (2 to 4 years) offered at Lawson State Community College, a public institution located in Birmingham, AL. This program is part of the culinary arts field (CIP 12.0503) and provides extended training in cooking techniques, food preparation, kitchen operations, and culinary management for students pursuing careers in the foodservice industry.

Lawson State Community College also offers a shorter 1-to-2-year certificate in Culinary Arts/Chef Training, along with related programs in Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician, Welding Technology/Welder, Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist General, and Barbering/Barber. Students seeking a more comprehensive culinary credential can choose between the two certificate levels available at this Birmingham public college.