Culinary Arts

Build professional cooking skills in food preparation, kitchen operations and menu development. Learn how to prepare and present dishes for careers as a chef, line cook or in food service.

Baking and Pastry Arts

Culinary 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
Culinary Arts (A.A.S.) Associate in Applied Science High School Diploma or Equivalent Central Campus Two Years Hybrid
Culinary Skills Certificate High School Diploma or Equivalent Central Campus Less than one year Hybrid
Culinary, Hospitality, Baking and Pastry - Short-Term Training Courses Short-Term Training or Professional Certificate No Requirement Central Campus 16 weeks or less Hybrid
Dual Enrollment Certificate No Requirement Multiple Two or More Academic Years Hybrid
  • Culinary 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: Hybrid
  • Culinary Skills
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: High School Diploma or Equivalent
    Campus: Central Campus
    Timeline to Completion: Less than one year
    Learning Format: Hybrid
  • 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: Hybrid
  • 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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