Career
As a student at The FCI, your lessons will be hands-on, fast-paced, and grounded in the fundamental techniques you'll need to begin a successful career in the culinary industry.
This study-abroad program, available at The FCI's sister school, The International Culinary Center, is groundbreaking in its authentic and immersive approach to Italian cuisine and culture.
In 600 hours, Classic Culinary Arts takes you from basic knife skills through training on every station on the line, providing you with real-world knowledge that will support you in any field of the culinary industry.
Set yourself apart by enhancing your culinary skills with experiential wine knowledge. In addition to developing the skills of a chef, you'll gain a deeper perspective on wine tasting and pairing.
The nine-month Classic Culinary Arts Honors Program offers an intensive 600-hour curriculum that teaches everything you need to know to launch your new career in the culinary industry, with the added credentials of graduating with distinction.
Expand your education and add valuable expertise to your culinary tool kit by studying under the direction of Dave Arnold, our award-winning director of culinary technology and a leading practitioner in the field.
Learn the skills you'll need to work in a pastry kitchen, from pâte à choux to sugar pulling—plus gain valuable insight into the opening your own pastry business. 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.
Learn the essential techniques of the pastry kitchen over 600 hours of intensive hands-on study. Students in the honors program gain the knowledge and skills needed to build a successful career in any area of the pastry industry, with the added credentials of graduating with distinction.
Study the classic cake baking and decorating techniques and also stay up to date with the latest trends in this 300-hour course. Under the guidance of your chef-instructors, you’ll gain the skills to create delicious showstopper cakes that are sure to be the centerpiece of attention.
Over eight weeks, bake your way through an array of breads with global origins. Develop a fundamental understanding of the chemistry, ingredients, and hands-on techniques you need to achieve consistently excellent results.