Baking Fundamentals

What you'll learn

Knead your baking proficiency and mold your essential skills for success in the culinary industry! This microcredential showcases your competency in baking fundamentals and demonstrates your ability to excel as a professional baker in the industry. Achieving this microcredential involves completing three distinct baking courses along with the ServSafe Food Handler industry certification accredited by the National Restaurant Association. If you already hold a valid certification, you can submit it to the Records Office for validation toward this microcredential. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you for continued study and to immediately apply for entry-level baking positions in bakeries, restaurants and commercial kitchens. Consider adding the Baking Specialization microcredential below to expand your skillset and pave the way to apply for advanced positions.

A face to face microcredential from Rockland Community College (10.6 CEUs). Registration is completed with Rockland Community College. Eligible for financial aid.

Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent

Who can enroll

Ages 18 and up.

Upcoming sections

What you can earn

Skills covered

Career outlook

Related occupations: Line Cook, Event Coordinator, Food Service Manager

Hospitality employers hire year-round across the state.

Funding opportunities

You may be able to pay for this course with the funding below. Each program decides who qualifies.