Learn to become a supreme chef in the world of classic culinary art, pastry art and international bread making at the French Culinary Institute (FCI). Over a six-month course of study, students work at FCI's New York City campus to learn essentials of fine cooking, food and wine pairing, and advanced cooking techniques. Specialty courses in knife, deboning and filleting, food science and restaurant management round out students' understanding of Parisian food creation. Cake design, food styling and food journalism courses are also offered. Additionally, FCI alumni maintain a network of professionals that help fellow students find kitchen positions in the finest restaurants all over the world.
The Culinary Institute of America (CIA), San Antonio, is a Texas-based academy specializing in training students in the art of Latin cuisine. Students are educated in regional dishes, create their own recipes and are schooled in the essentials of Latin food and wine. Professional chefs and food experts teach at CIA San Antonio as adjunct or full-time instructors, and students can earn a certificate of completion in as little as 30 weeks. Students can even transfer credits to the Hyde Park, New York, campus to complete their studies with an associate's or bachelor's degree in culinary arts.
Learn the fine art of Italian food preparation in only 20 weeks at the Italian Culinary Academy (ICA). Located in New York City and Parma, Italy, the ICA divides its classroom and kitchen time between these two campuses so students can experience a real-life, hands-on feel of Italian food, language and culture. Students learn everything from sauce creation and pasta fillings to fish and meat preparation and wine pairing. The first 10 weeks of class are intensive studies in basic Italian culinary arts; the following 10 weeks are spent learning the Italian language and working in real kitchens to craft culinary expertise.
Full-time, part-time and recreational students can attend classes at this New York City trade school to learn skills in a wide range of international cuisine. From American to French cuisine, International Culinary Academy is committed to training students with top professionals in courses from baking to recipe creation and beverage training. Courses also range outside of the kitchen to restaurant management, culinary technology, and culinary media and food writing. Gift certificates can be purchased to cover the cost of one or more classes for the aspiring student testing her interest in culinary arts.