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Put your passion for cooking to work with this Culinary and Baking Fundamentals I microcredential! The first in an optional two-microcredential series, this microcredential provides foundational skills in food safety, sanitation and preparation. You will practice preparing classic cooking and baking recipes in our lab kitchen including stocks, soups, breads and more. Importantly, you will have an internship opportunity to provide additional hands-on experience in a commercial kitchen setting. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares all students to continue their studies, provides American Culinary Federation certification (different levels available), and readies you to apply for entry level kitchen and baking staff positions such as porter or prep cook. See details on the Culinary and Baking Fundamentals II microcredential below.
This microcredential is stackableCredits 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:
High QualityAcademic quality is paramount in the development and approval of SUNY microcredentials.
StackableEach microcredential has immediate value and, where possible, stacks together with other microcredentials.
In-demandMicrocredentials are designed to meet current and emerging market needs and align with relevant industry standards.
PortableCompletion 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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