
Home Baking Certificate
About
This certificate offers a hands-on experience in baking fundamentals for the serious home baker. Students will obtain the practical and theoretical knowledge necessary to make an assortment of quality bakery products from scratch. Mastery is not the intention, but rather an introduction into the world of the baker and pastry chef. All classes are held in a commercial bakery lab and students will receive hands-on instruction in equipment use.
After completion of any of the courses, students who decide to pursue a baking career may apply (fall only) for the one year Baking/Pastry Technical Diploma Program. Please note that there is typically a one- to two-year wait for the program.
Admissions
Requirements for Program Application
The following is required to process your application:
- High School transcript - or
- Completed COMPASS - or
- HSED/GED Test Scores - or
- College transcript showing an Associate Degree, Bachelors or higher Degree
Certificate Eligibility
To earn a certificate, you need to apply for admission. A grade of C or better is required in each course to award the certificate. No more than 50% of the certificate credits may be through advanced standing.
Online Certificate Application
Create an ApplyWeb account and follow the instructions to complete the Online Certificate Application. Submit the $15 non-refundable fee (payable by credit card, debit card or electronic check) with your application. Applicants may submit more than one certificate application per term using the Online Certificate Application; the same fees apply for each additional application.
Paper Certificate Application
You can request a paper application from the Enrollment Center at (608) 246-6210. Submit the $15 non-refundable fee (payable by check or money order) with your application. Effective January 1, 2011, the non-refundable paper certificate application fee will be $20. Please note: using a paper application can delay the processing of your admission application additional two weeks.
Financial Aid Eligibility
Certificates are not eligible for financial aid.
Employment
A grade of C or better is required in each course to award the certificate.

