CTIA - Chefs Training & Innovation Academy
Book a tour Apply Online

Online Introduction to Cookery (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. It also provides you with the basic qualification needed to start your career on a luxury yacht or cruiseliner.

Open all tabs

Programme Details

  • Core Culinary Skills: Gain proficiency in fundamental knife skills, cooking methods, and the basics of baking, 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.

Certification & Career Path

Upon completion, students will be equipped to start their career as an entry-level Apprentice Chef with a CTIA Certificate of Achievement and a Highfield Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety at Sea (Maritime). 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 decision to study culinary through CTIA is the best choice of higher learning that I have made thus far. The standard of the education that I’ve obtained is exceptional.

CHRIS JOUBERT

☆☆☆☆☆

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

R

Practical in your own kitchen. Theory + live lessons via Moodle and Microsoft Teams

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

10 Hours per week for practicals. 4 Hours per week for theory

FURTHER YOUR STUDIES

  • Professional Chef Programme
  • Professional Pastry Programme

Enrol Now
Download Info Sheet