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Baking and Pastry Arts

Learn the art and science of baking, from artisan breads to desserts and cake design. Build hands-on skills for careers to create baked goods in bakeries, hotels, restaurants and any pastry businesses.

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Baking and Pastry Arts Pathways

The table shows an at-a-glance view of Central Piedmont’s offerings in this field. Find the option that matches your timeline, goals and interests, then select the pathway title to learn more.

Student Goals Education Prerequisite Campus Timeline to Completion Learning Format
Baking and Pastry Arts (A.A.S.) Associate in Applied Science High School Diploma or Equivalent Central Campus Two Years On-Campus
Cake Diploma Diploma High School Diploma or Equivalent Central Campus Two academic years In Person
Baking and Pastry Arts Certificate Specialization in Artisan Breads Certificate High School Diploma or Equivalent Central Campus One year In Person
Accelerated Career Training (ACT) Short-Term Training or Professional Certificate No Requirement Cato Campus, Central Campus, Harper Campus, Harris Campus, Merancas Campus 16 weeks or less Hybrid, In Person
Culinary, Hospitality, Baking and Pastry - Short-Term Training Courses Short-Term Training or Professional Certificate No Requirement Central Campus 16 weeks or less In Person
Dual Enrollment Certificate No Requirement Multiple Two or More Academic Years Hybrid
  • Baking and Pastry Arts (A.A.S.)
    Student Goals: Associate Degree
    Education Prerequisite: High School Diploma or Equivalent
    Campus: Central Campus
    Timeline to Completion: Two Years
    Learning Format: On-Campus
  • Cake Diploma
    Student Goals: Diploma
    Education Prerequisite: High School Diploma or Equivalent
    Campus: Central Campus
    Timeline to Completion: Two academic years
    Learning Format: In Person
  • Baking and Pastry Arts Certificate Specialization in Artisan Breads
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: High School Diploma or Equivalent
    Campus: Central Campus
    Timeline to Completion: One year
    Learning Format: In Person
  • Accelerated Career Training (ACT)
    Student Goals: Short-Term Training or Professional Certificates
    Education Prerequisite: No Requirement
    Campus: Cato Campus, Central Campus, Harper Campus, Harris Campus, Merancas Campus
    Timeline to Completion: 16 weeks or less
    Learning Format: Hybrid, In Person
  • Culinary, Hospitality, Baking and Pastry - Short-Term Training Courses
    Student Goals: Short-Term Training or Professional Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: No Requirement
    Campus: Central Campus
    Timeline to Completion: 16 weeks or less
    Learning Format: In Person
  • Dual Enrollment
    Student Goals:
    Education Prerequisite: No Requirement
    Campus: Multiple
    Timeline to Completion: Two or More Academic Years
    Learning Format: Hybrid
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