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- Where
- In person
- Cost
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Baking Specialization
Rockland Community College · Suffern · Culinary
Seats available
Key facts
- When
- Feb 4 to Aug 30, 2027Mon and Thu, 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM
- Where and how
- In personDowntown Learning Center, Suffern
- Time commitment
- 2 semesters60 hours of instruction
- Cost
- $2,150, estimatedHelp with cost possible
- Who can join
- Ages 18 and upNo prerequisites listed
- What you get
- Digital badgeAlso prepares you for a certification exam
About this course
Take your culinary skills to the next level with this Baking Specialization microcredential! You will gain essential specialized baking skills that center on chocolate and confections, tarts, cookies, cakes. You will become expert in delicate pastry techniques and creative applications through hands-on experience. For those who do not yet have it, you can also earn the ServSafe Food Handler industry certification accredited by the National Restaurant Association through this microcredential. This microcredential is a great fit for current professionals looking to advance. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you for continued study and to immediately apply for mid- to senior-level pastry positions in bakeries, restaurants, hotels and more. For those new to the field, consider the Baking Fundamentals microcredential linked below.
What you'll learn
- Advanced Baking
- Mixing Methods and Techniques
- Pastries
- Tarts
- Cookies
- Cakes
- Cake Decorating
- Custards
- Pate A Choux
- Puff Pastry
- Lamination
- Chocolates
- Candy
- Basic Tempering
- Modeling
- Decorating
- Presentation
Taught by Hedvig Rawles and Melodee Gyurko.
What you get
Baking Specialization Microcredential
Digital badge from Rockland Community College when you finish
You may be able to share it online. Ask the campus how.
Prepares for an industry certification exam
The exam may be separate and run by another organization.
Ask the campus which exam, its cost and whether it is included.
Getting there
Downtown Learning Center, Rockland Community College, Suffern, NY 10901
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Who can join
- Ages 18 and up
- No prerequisites or starting level are listed. Ask the campus if you're unsure.
Help with the cost
Financial Aid
Marked by the campus as possibly available
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Credit toward a degree
This course may count for credit at these campuses. The receiving campus decides when you apply.
| Campus | Program | Counts as | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohawk Valley Community College | Liberal Arts, Associate | GEN 100 Career Readiness | 6 |
Agreement dated Mar 10, 2025. This site doesn't award credit; check with the receiving campus.
Jobs this relates to
Hospitality employers hire year-round across the state.
From Rockland Community College. Finishing a course doesn't guarantee a job.
Questions about this course
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Rockland Community College
Doreen Zarcone, Associate Director, Workforce Innovation
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