Career
The FCI's rigorous, hands-on programs can prepare you for a new career in the culinary industry in as few as six months. Develop the skills you need for success and join a global network of 14,000 alumni and counting.
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From knife skills to plate presentation, learn the time-tested techniques (as well as a few modern innovations) that shape the contemporary culinary world. The FCI's curriculum is hands-on, fast-paced, and designed to maximize our students’ time in the classroom.
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Learn the skills you'll need to work in a pastry kitchen, from pâte à choux to sugar pulling. Over six months (or nine by night), this program builds on fundamental techniques taught from day one, reinforcing the basics as you advance through 19 units of learning.
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The Italian Culinary Experience will forever change how you think about life and food by exposing you to the language, cuisine, and culture of Italy. In this intensive seven-month program, you'll train hands-on in California and Italy, learning the principles vital to an authentic understanding of Italian culinary traditions.