This is the ‘Certificate in Culinary Techniques – Patisserie’ made available in a 6 weeks fast-track option, with the program being delivered on a full-time basis.

The Certificate in Culinary Techniques – Patisserie provides hands on skills, knowledge and confidence to create outstanding culinary creations.

This program incorporates many of the 250 essential techniques introduced in Classical Culinary Arts, apart from learning to execute standard recipes, food safety and safe food storage.

The program is based on an absolute focus on detail in the techniques to get products right, from delicate crepes and souffles to cakes and parfaits.

Course Plan

• Introductory Class
  • Introduction Units, Conversions, Metric & Imperial System of Measurement
  • Ingredients 1
  • Ingredients 2
• Short Crust Pastry
• Lamination Technique – Puff Pastry
• Using Filo Pastry
• Choux Pastry
• Meringue
• Introductory Class – Cakes & Cookies
• Cookies
• Bars & Squares
• Foaming Cakes
• Creaming Cakes
• All Together Cakes
• Cup Cakes
• Yeast Goods
• Chocolate
• Introductory Class – Hot & Cold Desserts
• Cold Desserts
• Baked Desserts Served Cold
• Hot Desserts
• Introduction to Kitchen Operations
  • Safety at Work
  • Introduction to Nutrition
  • Food Safety in Catering

Upon successful completion of the program, one will be awarded the following –

1. ICCA Dubai Certificate in Culinary Techniques – Patisserie.

2. Certificate of Completion attested by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), Ministry of Education, Government of Dubai, UAE.

This program is delivered over 44 exciting classes, taking approximately 6 weeks to complete.

The classes run 9 hours a day, 6 days a week on a full-time basis from 8.00 AM to 5.00 PM, Saturday to Wednesday, Thursdays are half days and Friday is the weekly holiday.

All equipment, ingredients, protective gear and stewarding support provided for, along with a Standard Recipe Cards for all classes.

Fees

Description	AED	USD
Tuition Fees	16,700	4,639
ICCA Chef Uniform (Mandatory for Fast Track Students)	450	125
Total Inclusive of VAT	18,007.50	5,000

Payment

Fees may be paid in AED / USD by Cash, Cheque, Credit / Debit Cards, by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or through the Secured Payment Gateway provided in this website to ICCA Dubai, as convenient and applicable.

Installment Plan secured by Post-dated Cheques (PDCs)

• Convenient Installment Plan is available for Local / UAE Admissions.
• The first installment is to be paid at the time of admission and the balance installment payment is required to be secured by a Post Dated Cheque (PDC).

Credit Card Installment Plan

You also have the convenience to pay through a pre-approved credit card installment plan if you hold a credit card from any of the following banks in the UAE –

• RAK Bank
• Emirates NBD Bank
• ADCB

For Assistance

We also encourage you to speak to one of our admission coordinators to discuss the program, seat availability, admission requirements and payment of fees.

• Amateur Cake Baker & Decorator’s Package (Fast-track)
  Certificate in Patisserie Fast-track AND Masters Certificate in Cake Decoration & Sugarcraft (You get a free one (1) full-day course on the art of Bas-Reliefing in Sugarcraft).
  Apply Now

The core team here consists of Chef Instructors who are highly motivated, dedicated and with a keen eye for detail to ensure quality delivery.

ICCA Dubai stays true to its mission and remains committed to providing the opportunity for its students to realize their dreams through applied knowledge, and the hands-on approach here ensures that our students are given personalized attention to help achieve their very best.

The laurels and achievements of our students are a testimony to our team’s absolute commitment.

Vrushali Jadhav

HOD & Chef Instructor - Baking & Patisserie

Sally Handoko

Chef Instructor - Baking & Patisserie

Sabeen Fareed

Assistant Chef Instructor - Baking & Patisserie

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Vrushali Jadhav

HOD & Chef Instructor - Baking & Patisserie

Developing a strong affinity towards cooking at a very young age made Vrushali do her Bachelors’ in Hotel Management from IHM Goa, in order to pursue her passion to have a career in the world of culinary. Her dedication and commitment to excel have made her a name in the Culinary Fraternity in the UAE. Vrushali’s Professional career started with the Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts, spotting immense talent in her which got her the opportunity to be a part of the pre-opening team at the prestigious Madinat Jumeirah Hotel in 2004. She has taken challenges and opportunities as they came, moving from Jumeirah Group to Dusit Thani and then to The Palace Down Town, where she worked as the Head Pastry Chef for over 7 years making the hotel a popular F&B offering in Dubai. After years of industry experience, she embarked on the teaching path and joined ICCA Dubai to share her knowledge with the aspiring young chefs. Later on, she also became a certified Gelato Trainer by Carpigiani Gelato University, along with being a Patisserie Instructor at ICCA. In her journey as a Pastry Chef, she has travelled to Switzerland, Malaysia and Italy for work and training purposes with world-class master chefs.

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Sally Handoko

Chef Instructor - Baking & Patisserie

Sally Handoko is a popular name in the Dubai culinary industry. She started her career in the Four Seasons in Indonesia and edged into the pastry kitchen. From a very young age itself, Sally was fond of baking cakes and it was only natural for her to choose baking over cooking. Her passion for learning more and her love for world-class patisserie led her ways to Dubai after working in Indonesia for a few years. In Dubai, Sally worked with JW Marriot, Fairmont and The Conrad before her current position with ICCA Dubai as a Pastry Chef Instructor. She left the kitchen at the peak of her career as an Executive Pastry Chef to pursue her long term interest in teaching. Despite her successful position in the kitchen hierarchy, Sally always wanted to develop her career as a culinary instructor so that she could share knowledge and inspire the next round of professionals in the field.

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Sabeen Fareed

Assistant Chef Instructor - Baking & Patisserie

An Innovative Patissier, certified and trained in hospitality, commercial cookery & patisserie. Her experience extends in the culinary realm, working with ICCA DUBAI for the past 5 years, whereby managing Executive lunch buffets, exotic high tea and Menu development are also to tag a few. She owns a charismatic style and finesse in fine dining, and in the art of pastry making, designing and presentation. Certified in Gelato making, she is also well versed in Gelateria Management skills. Her proficiency and knowledge includes holding a Masters Certificate in Sugar crafting, working and incorporating that art and talent along with other techniques in pastry. Has also been involved in culinary training and worked as a pastry chef instructor at the International Center for Culinary Arts Dubai, connecting with and coaching individuals sharing the same passion. She has also contributed her expertise in her culinary career in areas that includes menu planning, cost control and analysis, and staffing.

1. Who is this program for?

This program is especially designed for the Food enthusiasts looking to improve their hands-on skills, knowledge and confidence in creating outstanding culinary creations at home.

2. Can I get a job after completing this program?

No, this program does not guarantee a job placement. To be eligible for Industry Internship & Work Experience / Job Placement, you need to take up the Professional Diploma Program.

3. Why ICCA Dubai?

Established in 2005, ICCA Dubai redefines the way in which professional and personal culinary learning is delivered across the region.

Top 10 Worldwide
Featured amongst the Top 10 Culinary Institutes in the World and awarded the ‘Recognition of Quality Culinary Education’ by the World Association of Chefs Societies (WorldChefs), a global authority on Food Standards.

100% Work Placement
The Professional Programs assure a career start in the Hospitality & Restaurant Industry. ICCA Dubai maintains a track record of 100% Internships & Work Placements for its students and has serviced over 86% of the Hospitality brands in the UAE.

Cutting Edge Training
The Academic Faculty at ICCA Dubai is City & Guilds certified and share their rich industry experience & expertise in providing customised professional culinary learning through a specially tailored curriculum extensively supported by an online Learning Management System (LMS).

International Awards
ICCA Dubai has won several awards, including the prestigious –

• City & Guilds, London Lion Awards International Centre of the Year Award 2016
• City & Guilds, London Lion Awards International Centre for Excellence Award, Middle East 2016
• ProChef Middle East Cooking School of the Year 2016
• Broadcast Pro Best Digital Initiative of the Year 2016

amongst several others for its innovative initiatives, quality learning experience and continued excellence in the region.

State-of-the-Art Facilities

ICCA Dubai prides itself in providing a truly world-class purpose built culinary learning facility strategically located in the world’s first Education Free Zone – Dubai Knowledge Park, UAE.

The design is conceptualized to give you a feel of harmony, balance, identity with an absolute attention to detail, taking you to an all new world of culinary education…

ICCA Dubai facility has won the following Middle East Commercial Interior Design Awards –

• Interior Design Award – Public and Institutional 2014
• Interior Design Award – Sustainable Interior Design Initiative 2014

4. What is the difference between ICCA Dubai programs and those offered by others?

ICCA Dubai culinary programs are of a high academic standard and provide customised professional culinary learning through a specially tailored curriculum extensively supported by an online Learning Management System (LMS).

The focus is on hands-on outcome based practical learning as well as theoretical & professional training, that enables you to seamlessly integrate, effectively deliver and excel.

The programs are intensive and the course training delivered simulates a hands-on industry work environment.

5. Can ICCA Dubai help me if I am having difficulties with learning?

ICCA Dubai’s staff provides language assistance in multiple languages, as and when required, offering complete academic support and counseling.

6. Is there a certification offered upon completion of the program?

Yes, upon successful completion of the program you will be awarded an ICCA Dubai Amateur Program ‘Culinary Techniques – Patisserie’ Certification, and a formal Certificate of Completion attested by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), Ministry of Education, Government of Dubai, UAE.

7. Is there a visa provided for international students?

Yes, ICCA Dubai provides all its international students with Dubai, UAE, Student Visa that is in line with the duration of the program selected.

8. Does ICCA Dubai provide accommodation / hostel for international students?

Yes, ICCA Dubai has a full-fledged hostel facility for its international students located in the heart of the city, and can be arranged upon request or as part of the international student package offer.

There are separate apartments for Ladies and Men.

9. Does ICCA Dubai provide airport pick-up services?

Yes, ICCA Dubai offers a free airport pick-up service for its international students who opt for the hostel accommodation facility.

10. How much does the program cost?

For details on the fees of the program, kindly view the ‘Fees & Payment’ section above.

11. How can I pay?

Payments can be made to ICCA Dubai through any of the following methods:

Online Payment – Through the secured payment gateway provided in the website.

Telegraphic Transfer – Transfer of fees from overseas bank account to ICCA Dubai’s bank account.

Beneficiary : International Centre for Culinary Arts FZ LLC

Bank Name : Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB)
Branch & Address : Al Ittihad Branch, Emaar Business Park Bldg. #2,
Sheik Zayed Road, Dubai UAE

SWIFT Code : ADCBAEAA

For Local or AED Transfer

A/C No. / IBAN No. : AE92 0030 0101 7308 9369 001

Credit Card Authority – Payment by either Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club or Bankcard.

Bank Draft or Banker’s Cheque – Please make Cheques / Drafts payable to ‘International Centre for Culinary Arts FZ LLC’.

Cash – Direct cash payment can be made at the front office desk.

12. Are my tuition fees secure at ICCA Dubai?

Yes. As soon as you pay your tuition fees, they are held in a bank account administered by ICCA Dubai and they are not accessed until you begin your course.

13. Can I make the payments in instalments?

Yes, instalment plans are available to residents of the UAE. Kindly enquire at the admissions office for details.

Instalment plans are not available for overseas students (International Admissions).

14. Are there any minimum entry requirements?

Yes, the following are the minimum entry requirements for the program –

English Language – You are required to have working proficiency of the English language, as it is the medium of instruction.

Minimum Education – None.

Minimum Age – 16 years and above.

15. How to apply?

The following are ways to apply for the program –

• You can make an online enquiry using the ‘Apply Now’ button shown below.
• You can visit ICCA Dubai in person.

16. When can I begin the Course?

There are set intake dates through the year and you can refer to them by clicking the ‘Apply Now’ button below.

17. Does ICCA Dubai have Procedures & Policies for this Program?

Yes, ICCA Dubai has procedures & policies that are made available at the time of admission.

18. Where is ICCA Dubai located?

The ICCA Dubai is located at First Floor, Block 8, Dubai Knowledge Park, Dubai, UAE.

Telephone: +971 4 457 8811
Fax: +971 4 457 8822
Email: [email protected]

Nearest Metro Station: Red Line – Dubai Internet City Station 1 (Two Seasons Hotel / formerly Gloria Hotel)
(Feeder Bus from Metro Station – Bus Nos. 85 or 83)

Nearest Bus Stop: Dubai Knowledge Village Main Gate
(Bus stop is located opposite Block 8)

Driving Directions: Refer Location Map, on the ‘Contact Us’ Page.

Vehicle Parking: Convenient Parking available adjacent to Block 8.

19. What is Dubai's time zone?

GMT+4

20. What's the weather/climate like in Dubai?

Dubai has a sub tropical and arid climate; sunny blue skies and high temperatures may be expected most of the year and rainfall is infrequent and irregular, falling mainly in the winter.

Temperatures range from a low of around 10 degrees Celsius in winter to a high of 48 degrees Celsius in the summer. The mean daily maximum is 24 degrees Celsius in January, rising to 42 degrees Celsius in August.

21. What can I do in my spare time?

No matter what your hobbies, likes and interests are, you are sure to discover lots of things to see and do in Dubai. We urge all our students to go out and explore.

22. How much money am I going to need to have per month to cover living expenses?

While the cost of living will depend on your lifestyle, students usually need around AED 1,500/- per month to cover basic personal expenditures as accommodation, breakfast and lunch are provided in the package offered.

23. What should I do if I need to go to the doctor?

There are several medical centres near ICCA Dubai and the hostel accommodation facility. If you do not find what you are looking for, please do not hesitate to contact us.