Baking & Pastry Arts: Baking Principles

Learn Baking Skills & Taste Success!

Ever thought about turning your love for baking into a career?

Unlock your potential and learn essential baking skills with our comprehensive 60-hour Baking & Pastry Arts: Baking Principles microcredential. Perfect for beginners eager to start a baking career or professionals looking to enhance their baking industry skills, this program delivers hands-on baking techniques in mixing, kneading, and baking. Gain in-depth ingredient knowledge, master culinary math for standardized recipes, and learn to prepare delicious baked goods including breads, cakes, pies, and doughs. Ensure a safe environment by understanding crucial health and safety practices. This valuable credential is highly regarded by multiple businesses throughout New Brunswick, making graduates competitive in the local job market. Taste success and build your foundation in the art of baking today!

What You'll Learn

• Hands-On Skills: Learn essential techniques for mixing, kneading, and baking.
• Ingredient Knowledge: Understand the science behind baking and how to select quality ingredients.
• Culinary Math: Manage standardized recipes and ensure precise measurements.
• Recipe Preparation: Produce a variety of baked goods like breads, cakes, pies, and doughs.
• Health and Safety: Learn key practices to maintain a secure and safe workplace.

Certification

Once you successfully complete the Baking & Pastry Arts: Baking Principles microcredential, you’ll receive a digital badge as visual proof of your achievement. You can share this badge on your resume, LinkedIn profile, or other digital platforms. Employers will be able to see your skills and know exactly what you’ve learned, as the badge highlights your proven abilities.

Admission Requirements

• Minimum 16 years of age
  Asset: A general aptitude in mathematics and reading comprehension.
• Food Safety Certification^* - proof of completion is required.
• WHMIS Certification^* - proof of completion is required.

^*If you need to take one or both of these safety courses prior to the start of this microcredential, you can enroll at the following recognized course links:

• Food Handler Certificate - Essential Training for Safe Food Practices
• WHMIS Certificate 2025 - Online WHMIS Training Approved Across Canada

Dress Code

Safety shoes, black pants (no jeans), plain white t-shirt (clean)

Registration

Registration Deadline: October 30, 2026

Please send completed application form (pdf) to pplsj@nbcc.ca.

More Information

For more information, email pplsj@nbcc.ca.

No matter your experience level, the Baking & Pastry Arts: Baking Principles microcredential can be your first step toward a rewarding future in the baking industry.