Diploma

Baking and Pastry Arts

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About the program

The Baking and Pastry Arts diploma program at NAIT prepares you for an exciting career in the world of baking and confectionery. You’ll explore the art and science of bread, cake and pastry making, including cake design, decorating, artisan-style baking, and showpiece creation. Training also includes confectionery techniques like working with chocolate and sugar, along with baking for alternative diets and international specialties.  

You’ll gain hands-on experience in NAIT’s fully equipped bakery and pastry arts training lab, where you’ll learn to safely operate and maintain professional-grade equipment. The program also emphasizes culinary fundamentals, business skills, customer service and teamwork, ensuring you graduate with the expertise needed for success in a variety of settings.  

Graduates are often hired in bakeries, pastry shops, restaurants, hotels, catering facilities and beyond. Whether you wish to craft delicate pastries or design show-stopping cakes, this program equips you with the skills to thrive in this dynamic industry.  

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