CTIA - Chefs Training & Innovation Academy

Foundation Programme

This course is specifically designed to establish a robust foundation in the culinary arts for beginners and enthusiastic foodies alike.  This programme covers essential culinary concepts, practical skills, and industry knowledge to set students on a successful path in the culinary world.

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Programme Details

  • Core Culinary Skills: Gain proficiency in fundamental knife skills, cooking methods, and the basics of baking bread, ensuring a well-rounded culinary skill set.
  • Nutrition and Safety: Learn the critical aspects of nutrition, food safety, and kitchen hygiene to maintain high standards of culinary practice.
  • Culinary Creativity:  Develop the ability to prepare classic and contemporary dishes with flair, focusing on both taste and presentation.

Hands-on Experience

  • Industry Placement: Apply your learned skills during a nine-week placement in a professional setting, including a week in a high-volume bakery or butchery, providing a real-world context to your training.
  • On-Campus Events:  Participate in various styles of food service and banqueting at on-campus events, enhancing your capabilities in organizing and executing culinary events.

Certification & Career Path

Upon completion, students will be equipped to start their career as an entry-level Apprentice Chef.  The course provides a comprehensive platform from which to launch a culinary career with confidence and competence.

Ideal for

This course is perfect for individuals looking to kick-start their career in the culinary industry or those wishing to master the foundational elements of being a skilled chef. Whether you are starting your culinary journey or seeking to formalize your skills, the CTIA Foundation Programme offers the essential training needed to thrive in the dynamic world of Culinary and Hospitality.

Further Education

For those interested in advancing their culinary education, options include progressing to our PROFESSIONAL CHEF PROGRAMME or the PROFESSIONAL PASTRY PROGRAMME. These professional programmes are designed to further refine skills and expand culinary expertise.

The only downside I can think of is that you don’t get the hands-on experience that you would in a traditional culinary school. However, the school does offer optional in-person workshops and events for those who want to further enhance their skills.

Overall, I highly recommend this online learning chef school to anyone who wants to learn how to cook or improve their cooking skills. The flexibility, quality of instruction, and supportive community make it a top-notch choice for those who cannot attend a traditional culinary school. I am excited to continue my journey with this school and can’t wait to see where it takes me in my culinary endeavors.

John Stewart

☆☆☆☆☆

CTIA is the best place to advance your culinary knowledge. This is where cooking is made perfect, with the best lecturers to make you progress in your career.

KENNETH MUKUWAPASI

☆☆☆☆☆

My experience at CTIA has been nothing but short of fun and amazing – from the lecturers, staff and fellow students.

NICO LOMBAARD

☆☆☆☆☆

Programme Overview

6 Months

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On-Campus training and workplace integrated learning

CTIA Certificate of Achievement. Highfield Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety at Sea (Maritime).

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