4 weeks of in-school lessons, demonstration and hands-on sessions optional traineeship

Optional Traineeship

Requirements

18 years of age or older
High school diploma
Intermediate knowledge of English language

The course is aimed at international students who wish to become pastry chefs, and focuses on building consistent knowledge of pastry making. The program is the gateway for all those who want to start a career in the world of pastry making but do not have previous experience in this field. This program represents the chance to build strong foundations in this field and be ready to access the industry with a focus on the Italian tradition in the pastry world, thus having a unique specialisation in the sector.

The Course is held in English language.

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COURSE DETAILS

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Full time
5 days per week
4 weeks of demonstration and hands on sessions
Traineeship phase: optional and activated at the discretion of the Director of Education upon evaluation of the residential phase

Foundations: creams, shortcrust pastry and sponge cake.
Chocolate: tempering, pralines, finishing, decorations
Puff pastry and cream puffs
Single serve desserts
Italian style petit fours
Italian artisanal gelato
Food studies and Italian Culture

Pastry chef
Italian Gelato maker

Catering & Restaurants
Pastry laboratories
Food industry
Entrepreneurial activity

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ALMA SUPPORTS YOU

Make your dreams come true

Scholarships

Carefree payment plan

Funds to support international students

ALMA has allocated dedicated funds, in order to allow students to take advantage of partial study support.

These scholarships are available for the 2024 editions only.

A motivational letter together with CV are requested.

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Different payment plans to support different needs

Payment of ALMA courses is usually to be covered in 2 instalments.

However, ALMA has created different payment plans to support students with different needs. Different payment plans are available for the different courses.

Payment facilities

Do you wish to know more or are you still in doubt about what program works best for you?

Book your 1-to-1 Personal Online Orientation Meeting!

You will have the possibility to organize a Skype or a WhatsApp call with our Admission Team and ask your questions. A chance to know more about the educational path and application procedure as well as learn about the extra services offered by the school.

Enjoy our Virtual Open Day

In total safety, by connecting from your home PC or smartphone, you will be able to “virtually enter” the School, listen live to the presentation of the course held by our staff and ask them all the questions you want.

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Certificate

Certificate of Attendance “Italian Pastry Program”

Editions

Italian Pastry Program 4° ed. - 28 April 2025

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Quote

Official Price: € 5.950 (VAT and tool kit included)

Starting from the 20th edition of the Course, the cost will be 28.600 € VAT included

Italian Pastry Program