French Chocolate & Confectionary Arts Essentials

Program Overview

This highly practical program teaches foundational chocolate and confectionary techniques, including tempering, molding, and sugar pulling. Students learn from renowned chefs and experts through hands-on laboratory workshops, field trips, and food science courses. The program prepares graduates for careers as chocolatiers, confectioners, entrepreneurs, and in chocolate production.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Chocolate Fundamental Techniques:
Teaches the foundational techniques for working with chocolate, including tempering, molding, and ganache making.
• Confectionary:
Covers a range of confectionary techniques, such as sugar pulling, candy making, and sugar blowing.
• Chocolate-based Pastry:
Combines chocolate and pastry techniques to create sophisticated desserts, such as chocolate tarts, eclairs, and mousses.
• Artistic Masterpieces:
Focuses on creating visually stunning chocolate and confectionary showpieces.

Assessment:

• Professional practice courses:
Students are assessed on their performance in practical settings, such as during laboratory workshops.

Teaching:

• Highly practical and hands-on:
The program emphasizes hands-on learning, with 90% of teaching time dedicated to laboratory workshops.
• Renowned chefs and experts:
Students learn from experienced chefs and experts in the field of chocolate and confectionary arts.
• Field trip:
Students participate in a field trip to gain insights into the industry.
• Food science and applied technology courses:
Students also take courses in food science and applied technology.

Careers:

• Entrepreneur:
Students can start their own chocolate or confectionary businesses.
• Chocolatier and confectioner:
Students can work in chocolate shops or confectionary companies.
• Chocolate and confectionary design:
Students can pursue careers in chocolate and confectionary design.
• Chocolate production:
Students can work in chocolate production facilities.

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

Fees Total €: 8 900

/ 11 900

Non EU:

11 900

National fees:

8 900