No. The Professional Chef Diploma is designed for beginners as well as those looking to refresh or develop their culinary knowledge. No previous professional kitchen experience is required.

Yes. You can start the Professional Chef Diploma immediately and work through all 20 modules at your own pace. You’ll have access to the course content, 18 practical skills demonstrations, module assessments and supporting course materials from day one.

Yes. You can begin immediately with Chef & Catering Foundations, our free 8-module introductory programme. 

The free course includes 5 practical skills demonstrations, downloadable course notes, module assessments and a Certificate of Completion.

When you’re ready to progress, you can choose Professional Certification or upgrade to the complete Professional Chef Diploma.

Founding Members receive immediate access to the complete 20-module Professional Chef Diploma for the special Founding Member price of US$99. 

Your programme includes:

• 20 comprehensive learning modules
• 18 practical skills demonstrations
• Module assessments
• Downloadable course notes
• Complete Food Safety & Hygiene training, including HACCP
• Chef & Catering Foundations Professional Certification
• Food Safety & Hygiene Professional Certification
• Professional Chef Diploma
• 3 digital certificates
• 3 verified digital badges
• Online credential verification
• Digital Chef Career Toolkit
• Career Guidance & Employability Resources
• 24 months’ access

Founding Member pricing ends 30 September 2026.

The programme includes 20 comprehensive learning modules, 18 practical skills demonstrations, module assessments, downloadable course notes and complete Food Safety & Hygiene training including HACCP. 

You’ll progress from food safety and professional kitchen foundations through to stocks, sauces, vegetables, meat, poultry, fish, pasta, eggs, desserts, pastry, baking and fermented dough.

The programme also includes a Digital Chef Career Toolkit, Career Guidance & Employability Resources and three professional credential outcomes.

Yes. 

Complete the free Chef & Catering Foundations programme and you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion.

Professional learners can also earn:

• Chef & Catering Foundations Professional Certification
• Food Safety & Hygiene Professional Certification
• Professional Chef Diploma

The professional credentials include digital certificates, digital badges and online credential verification.

Professional credentials are awarded when the relevant course and assessment requirements have been successfully completed.

The $39 Chef & Catering Foundations Professional Certification is an optional upgrade for learners who want to turn their Foundations achievement into a professional digital credential. 

It includes a professional certificate, verified digital badge and online credential verification, providing a simple way to showcase your achievement on your CV, LinkedIn profile or job applications.

Your free Certificate of Completion remains yours whether or not you choose Professional Certification.

The $39 Professional Certification recognises your achievement in the 8-module Chef & Catering Foundations programme with a professional digital credential. 

The $99 Professional Chef Diploma gives you the complete 20-module programme, all 18 practical skills demonstrations, advanced culinary training, Food Safety & Hygiene Professional Certification and the Professional Chef Diploma pathway.

If you want to continue your training beyond Foundations, the Professional Chef Diploma provides the most comprehensive option.

Yes. Study online at your own pace, whenever and wherever it suits you. There are no fixed class times, allowing you to fit your learning around your existing commitments.

The Chef & Catering Foundations course takes approximately 8–12 hours to complete and includes 8 learning modules, 5 practical skills demonstrations and module assessments. 

The full Professional Chef Diploma includes 20 comprehensive learning modules and 18 practical skills demonstrations and is designed to be completed flexibly at your own pace.

There are no fixed class times, so you can progress through the programme around your existing commitments.

The programme is suitable for aspiring chefs, beginners, career changers, kitchen assistants, hospitality professionals and anyone looking to develop structured culinary knowledge and professional credentials. 

What career opportunities could this programme support?

The programme develops knowledge and skills relevant to a range of catering and hospitality roles, including Kitchen Assistant, Commis Chef, Chef de Partie, Catering Assistant, Catering Supervisor and other food preparation and hospitality positions.

Progression into more senior roles such as Sous Chef will normally also depend on relevant practical workplace experience.

Simply enrol in the Professional Chef Diploma for the special Founding Member price of US$99. 

You’ll receive immediate access to the complete 20-module programme, including all 18 practical skills demonstrations, assessments, Food Safety & Hygiene training and professional credential pathways.

Founding Member pricing ends 30 September 2026.