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Where Aspiring Chefs Become Certified Professionals

Study online, on your schedule, and graduate with a qualification from a Worldchefs recognised school.

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Your career pathway
Where this takes you
Tap any role to see which ICS qualification gets you there.
01
Commis Chef
0–2 years · entry to the profession
How you get here
The Diploma in Culinary Arts qualifies you to enter the profession as a Commis Chef, with the practical fundamentals, knife skills, and kitchen discipline employers expect from day one.
Specialising in pastry? The Diploma in Patisserie qualifies you as a Commis Pâtissier on the same footing.
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02
Chef de Partie
3–4 years · you own a section
How you get here
The Diploma in Culinary Arts prepares you for Chef de Partie. It gives you the section-level skills; combined with kitchen experience, it puts you on track to run your own section.
Already working at this level?
Turn your experience into a recognised qualification with Recognition of Prior Learning, to move abroad, earn more, and gain industry recognition for skills you already have.
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03
Sous Chef
5–8 years · second in command
How you get here
The Advanced Diploma in Kitchen Supervision qualifies you for Sous Chef. You build the supervision, mise-en-place management, and leadership skills to run the pass and support the Head Chef.
Already working at this level?
Turn your experience into a recognised qualification with Recognition of Prior Learning, to move abroad, earn more, and gain industry recognition for skills you already have.
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04
Head Chef
8–12 years · you lead the kitchen
How you get here
The Advanced Diploma in Kitchen Supervision qualifies you for Head Chef. Menu creation, team leadership, food cost, and quality control, the full command of a professional kitchen.
Already working at this level?
Turn your experience into a recognised qualification with Recognition of Prior Learning, to move abroad, earn more, and gain industry recognition for skills you already have.
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Executive Chef
12+ years · top of the brigade
The summit of the brigade
Executive Chef is earned through years of leadership across multiple kitchens. The Advanced Diploma in Kitchen Supervision builds the supervisory and management foundation that senior culinary careers are built on.
Already working at this level?
Turn your experience into a recognised qualification with Recognition of Prior Learning, to move abroad, earn more, and gain industry recognition for skills you already have.
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Not on the career track?
Skills advancement courses
Short courses to sharpen a specific skill, add a professional credential, or explore a passion.
AI Bootcamp for Chefs Catering Operations & Food Costing Food Safety in Catering Essential Culinary Skills Café Baker Café Chef Cake Baking & Decorating The Art of Chocolate Confectionery
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How enrolling in the Diploma in Culinary Arts works, from enquiry to qualification

How it works
From enquiry to qualified chef
Here's exactly how the Diploma in Culinary Arts works, from your first question to the day you qualify. Structured, supported, and built to fit around your job and life.
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Getting started
Enquire, chat, and enrol
01
Enquire about the course
Reach out and we'll send you full details on the Diploma, what you'll learn, and what it leads to.
02
Book a video consultation
Talk face to face with our team about your goals and which qualification is the right fit for you.
03
Enrol online
Enrol directly on our website and pay in full or with a deposit to unlock your access.
04
Set up your payment plan
Paid a deposit? We'll be in touch to arrange a payment plan that works for your budget.
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Your learning journey
Learn, practise, and gain experience
05
Meet your Chef Instructor
A one-on-one intro with your dedicated chef, who'll help you settle in and answer anything.
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Start straight away
Get instant access to the online learning platform and your cohort's meeting schedule.
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Learn around your life
Progress with cohort sessions and one-on-ones, all fitting around your full-time job.
08
Practical assessments
Film your dishes from at least two angles in your own kitchen and submit them for marking.
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Gain industry experience
We support you to arrange an industry placement, building real-world experience as you study.
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Qualify and launch
Pass, qualify, and start your career
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Live-streamed final exam
Cook your final assessment live for your Chef Instructor to monitor and mark, privately. Only your instructor watches.
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Qualify and start your career
Pass and earn your qualification from a Worldchefs recognised school, ready to work full-time in the profession.
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Diploma in Culinary Arts

A comprehensive qualification covering professional cookery, kitchen management, and global cuisine, from a Worldchefs recognised school.

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Diploma in Patisserie

Master pastry, baking, and dessert creation with a qualification from a Worldchefs recognised school.

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Recognition of Prior Learning

Turn your existing kitchen experience into a formal qualification from a Worldchefs recognised school.

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Graduate careers

Our Graduates Can Work at the World's Best

Alumni have gone on to build careers at some of the most prestigious hospitality brands on the planet.

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Student Stories

Real People, Real Outcomes

Gloria Ready

Class of 2025

Diploma in Cookery Level 5 Graduate

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Anna Greer

Class of 2026

Certificate in Cookery Level 4 Graduate

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Earthan Grantham

Class of 2025

Certificate in Cookery Level 4 Graduate

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Student Stories

Real People, Real Outcomes

Gloria Ready

Class of 2025

Diploma in Cookery Level 5 Graduate

Hear Her Story

Anna Greer

Class of 2026

Certificate in Cookery Level 4 Graduate

Hear Her Story

Earthan Grantham

Class of 2025

Certificate in Cookery Level 4 Graduate

Hear His Story

                   

Graduate Outcomes

Our Graduates Work at the Worlds Best

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