Accelerated Culinary Certificate and Associate Degree Programs

Focused learning for quick entry into Cleveland’s rapidly expanding culinary arts industry

The following programs result in valuable certifications and skills that qualify graduates for in-demand culinary careers. Intensive, hands-on culinary instruction takes place Monday through Friday, with evenings and weekends free for industry work. Ideal for adult students seeking quick entry into the local or national culinary arts industry.

Culinarian/Cook Short-Term Certificate

Start now and complete before the end of the year

This program equips graduates with entry-level skills in classical and advanced culinary technique and includes ServSafe Manager certification in food safety and sanitation. Primary career opportunities include line cook, grill or sauté cook, prep cook and pantry cook. The 16-credit program features extensive culinary kitchen instruction and labs delivered within a compressed timeline of four months. Classes run August through December 2019.

Job outlook: 800 open positions in the Cleveland metro area; annual income $28-$32K

Professional Culinarian Certificate of Proficiency*

Start now and complete in May 2020

This program provides a rigorous curriculum of classical and advanced culinary techniques in addition to culinary/business management skills needed for supervisory roles. The 32-credit program features introductory content on management/supervision, cost controls and purchasing. Extensive culinary kitchen instruction and labs are delivered within a compressed timeline of nine months. Classes run August 2019 through May 2020.

Job outlook: 400 open positions in the Cleveland metro area; annual income $34-$38K

*For important information about the educational debt, earnings, and completion rates of students who attend this program, please view the disclosure for this program.

Accelerated Culinary Arts Associate Degree (One year)

Start now and complete in 12 months

This program provides graduates with the extensive array of classical and advanced culinary skills and knowledge needed for a career as a sous chef, chef or kitchen manager. Graduates meet all American Culinary Federation education requirements for designation as a Certified Executive Chef. Leadership and business management education combine with advanced culinary knowledge and ServSafe Manager certification to create a well-rounded culinary professional. 

This intensive associate degree program is designed for individuals with a previous college degree. Accelerated culinary kitchen instruction and labs are delivered within a compressed timeline of 12 months. Classes run August 2019 through July 2020.

Job outlook: 600 open positions in the Cleveland metro area; annual income $42-$80K+

Each program provides nationally recognized ServSafe Manager certification in food safety and sanitation. The Professional Culinarian certificate and Culinary Arts associate degree programs satisfy educational requirements for advanced certifications through the American Culinary Federation. All three programs are stackable and set to initiate in fall 2019.

For important information about the educational debt, earnings, and completion rates of students who attend this program, please view the disclosure for this program.