Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef

The Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef certificate program at National Louis University in Chicago, Illinois is a two- to four-year credential offered by this private nonprofit institution. Situated within the baking and pastry arts field (CIP 12.0501), the program trains students in bread and pastry production, cake decorating, dessert preparation, and the business aspects of running a bakery or pastry kitchen.

Related programs at National Louis University include Culinary Arts/Chef Training at both the certificate and associate degree levels, as well as a Health and Medical Administrative Services associate degree and a Health/Health Care Administration/Management bachelor's degree. Students in the Baking and Pastry Arts program can expect hands-on training in classical and contemporary techniques, with preparation for roles in bakeries, pastry shops, hotels, and upscale restaurants.