Comprehensive culinary arts programs, such as those awarding bachelor's degrees, can take from nine months to three years to complete. The Art Institute offers a three-year bachelor's degree program in culinary arts, as well as a 21-month associate of applied science degree that includes management courses. Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts offers an associate of occupational studies degree in Culinary Arts. The Arizona Culinary Institute features a nine-month program in this curriculum.
Students specializing in baking skills learn about presenting desserts as well as creating centerpieces like wedding cakes.The Arizona Culinary Institute has a nine-month program in baking, while the Art Institute offers a 21-month associate of applied science degree in baking and pastry, which requires an internship and a business-plan "capstone" project. Graduates of Le Cordon Bleu's pâtisserie and baking program earn a certificate.
Restaurant-management programs focus on the business side of the culinary arts.
Le Cordon Bleu offers a bachelor of arts in culinary management. The Arizona Culinary Institute features a nine-month program in restaurant management. This area of hospitality study encompasses entrepreneurship, restaurant design, wine and beverage operations, supervising personnel, menu development, cost control, food-service technology, accounting and legal issues.
The Classic Cooking Academy in Scottsdale features a six-month program dedicated to melding classic French cooking techniques with indigenous food ingredients and history. The Native American traditional cuisine program highlights sustainable agriculture concepts. Arizona and other states in the Southwest region of the United States see a greater demand for this type of food preparation, and the program strives to train more professionals, including native people, in this area of culinary expertise.
AndyFood: A Culinary Studio in Scottsdale leads private cooking classes focusing on classic techniques to prepare both traditional and trendy recipes. Classes on ethnic foods, seasonal offerings and holiday celebrations are offered, and students are invited to eat with Chef Andy after class. A catering service and team-building program augment its personal cooking classes. Sweet Basil Gourmetware kitchen supply store in Scottsdale also offers cooking classes for non-professionals.