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Unlock your creativity and passion for cooking with the Culinary Skills microcredential! The dynamic starting point to any culinary career, the umbrella of culinary skills is broad and essential, starting with safety. Master the essential skills of safe food handling and preparation, including the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) principles. You will earn the national ServSafe certification. You will learn knife skills focused on precision cutting and knife handling. You will understand purchasing and inventory management. And yes, you will dive into the world of food service preparation, learning the techniques and methods used in professional kitchens to deliver exceptional dining experiences. A terrific microcredential preparing you for continued study and to immediately apply for entry or junior positions throughout the restaurant and hospitality industry.
Credits earned in the completion of this microcredential can be applied toward completion of a related certificate or degree program. It is a building block that gives you a jump start to education and career success.
Each campus will confirm final costs. The estimated tuition shown above is based on NYS residency for this institution. Tuition can vary based on full- or part-time attendance, residency and whether the courses are undergraduate or graduate. Additional costs include fees and books. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
Each campus will confirm final cost. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
SUNY's microcredentials are setting the standard nationally and internationally for high-quality, stackable credentials designed for today's learner. All of SUNY's microcredentials are designed to be:
Academic quality is paramount in the development and approval of SUNY microcredentials.
Each microcredential has immediate value and, where possible, stacks together with other microcredentials.
Microcredentials are designed to meet current and emerging market needs and align with relevant industry standards.
Completion of our microcredentials is recorded on your transcript and/or highlighted in a digital badge so your accomplishments travel with you.
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