Postgraduate Certificate in Culinary Arts - Italian George Brown College - St. James Campus, Canada

Learn the techniques that make Italian cuisine famous around the world in the Culinary Arts – Italian (Postgraduate) (H411) program. Learn from experts in Toronto and then travel to Italy for a study and work abroad experience as part of this one-year graduate certificate program.  

In this program, you will:

• Experience hands-on learning in both Canada and Italy with pre-eminent Italian chef professors
• Build your knowledge of Italian culinary traditions and embrace emerging trends in Italian cuisine
• Benefit from our partnership with ALMA, the world-famous Scuola Internazionale di Cucina Italiana, near Parma—one of Italy's finest chef schools
• Experience the vineyards, cheese producers and local markets of Italy as your open-air classroom
• Study in top restaurants and hotels in Italy, where you will get attention, training and an inspiring experience

After your experiences in Italy, you will show off what you've learned at The Chefs' House, George Brown College's signature restaurant in downtown Toronto.

This program has a long-standing reputation for excellence among Italian restaurateurs in Toronto and beyond, which will help make you a sought-after employee when you graduate.

Your Field Education Options
Study in some of the best restaurants and hotels in Italy where you will get attention, training and an inspiring experience. George Brown works with employers and industry partners to identify potential work experience opportunities. Students are also strongly encouraged to pursue self-directed industry work experience opportunities they believe would provide the learning experiences they value and meet the learning outcomes of the program. This valuable work experience can be added to your resume.

In addition to more formal on-the-job work experience, George Brown College endeavours to provide learning opportunities with real-world challenges and clients. Find out more about field education at the Centre for Hospitality and Culinary Arts.

Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• Create and implement an authentic Italian menu including food preparation and service, and the selection of wines that reflect the regional differences found in Italy.
• Converse in basic Italian and use the correct Italian terminology within a culinary operation.
• Identify, assess and select appropriate food products for authentic Italian Cuisine.
• Integrate into the Italian culture through the use of language, interpersonal interactions and professional conduct.
• Prepare Italian cuisine within Canadian and EU Health, Safety and Nutrition regulations, standards, guidelines and processes.
• Develop and present a marketing plan for a restaurant consistent with regional demographics and culture.