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The Art of French Pastry certificate

KICA-ECOLE DUCASSE ENSP

Online 4-month program

Discover and learn the fundamentals of French Pastry through an online intensive professional training. From the preparation of basic textures to the creation of desserts, you will learn the professional's essential techniques.

WHO IS THIS CERTIFICATION FOR
Pastry enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, career-switchers, culinary students, experienced pastry specialists who are looking to progress theoretical and practical skills in French Pastry and perform professionally in their careers.

COURSE PROGRAM

COURSE PROGRAM
-1-
THEORY MODULE
19 basic topics on ingredients and pastry technics
-2-
SEVEN PRACTICAL MODULES
42 pastries + 7 bonus recipes,one bonus recorded masterclass on croissants
-3-
TWO WEBINARS
On pastry theory and trends
by ECOLE DUCASSE
chef MOF Luc Debove
-4-
FOUR WEBINARS
On pastry theory
by KICA brand chef
Oleksandr Trofimenkov
Travel cakes
Module
1. Lemon Travel cake
2. Chocolate Travel cake
3. Carrot Travel cake
4. Pistachio Financier
5. Marble Travel cake

BONUS: Grand Marnier Travel cake
Mandatory
5 pastries + 1 bonus
Cookies
Module
1. Madeleine cookies
2. Chess Cookies
3. Diamond Cookies with Vanilla and Orange
4. Viennese Sablés
5. Cookies with Mango and Passion fruit filling

BONUS: Vanilla Kipferl Cookies
Mandatory
5 pastries + 1 bonus
Macarons
Module
1. Lime - Estragon Macaron with olive oil
2. Milk Chocolate - Salted Caramel - Raspberry Macaron
3. Pear - Dorblu Macaron
4. Hazelnut Macaron
5. Milk Chocolate - Passion Fruit - Blood Orange Macaron

BONUS: Salted Caramel Macaron
Mandatory
5 pastries + 1 bonus
Chocolates
Module
1. Caramel - Praline Molded Chocolates
2. Yuzu – Raspberry Molded Chocolates
3. Mango - Passion Fruit Chocolate Tablet
4. Lemon - Basil Enrobed Bonbons
5. Truffles with 3 types of coatings

BONUS: Exotic snickers candy
Mandatory
5 pastries + 1 bonus
Eclairs
Module
1. Mango - Passion Fruit Gluten Free Éclair
2. Coffee Éclair
3. Raspberry - Coconut Éclair
4. Chocolate Éclair
5. Vanilla Éclair

BONUS: Caramel Éclair
Mandatory
5 pastries + 1 bonus
Tarts & Tartlets
Module
1. Camomile Tartlet
2. Matcha - Cherry Tartlet
3. Coffee - Praline Tartlet
4. Lemon Tartlet
5. Apple - Walnut Tartlet

BONUS: Сhocolate Island Tartlet
Mandatory
5 pastries + 1 bonus
Modern cakes &
individual cakes
Module
1. Black Forest Cake
2. Chocolate Entremet
3. Strawberry Truffle Cake
4. Nut Entremet
5. Pavlova Cake

BONUS: Exotic Cake
Mandatory
5 pastries + 1 bonus
Croissants
Module
1. Classic Croissant
2. Monkey bread
Bonus masterclass by Antonio Bachour
Access to the Course learning materials
The access to the course learning materials is available for you for 18 months starting from the first day of the course.

You can prolong the access paying the yearly access fee.
For this, please, contact our customer support team.
Course languages
English
Course type
100% online certification
TO GET THE DETAILED PROGRAM DESCRIPTION & CONSULTATION
PLEASE, CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SUPPORT TEAM VIA
If you want to get personal consultation about this course, submit this form so that our manager can inform you about the program
Phone: +380 (96) 002 38 98 (Whatsapp, Viber, Telegram)
E-mail: info@kica-online.com
Get a unique opportunity to combine practical skills and pastry theory understanding

BENEFITS OF PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Improve your professional competitive advantage, increase your confidence and employability

Learn to make and create best quality pastry products highly demanded by your customers
Keep up with the latest trends
and stay ahead in the pastry field

Network with other pastry
learners

Prove your mastery with a Certificate from world reputed institutions in pastry

ORGANIZATION OF THE LEARNING PROCESS
You will have 15 weeks of captivating work and productive communication with the teachers and other students on the learning platform KICA.
You will have 15 weeks of captivating work and productive communication with the teachers and other students on the learning platform KICA.
ENTRY CRITERIA
Any level of pastry background is accepted.

For pastry beginners high level of motivation is required.

16 years old minimum students.

Current students or Graduates of the BIG BASIC PASTRY COURSE by KICA are qualified to access the KICA-ECOLE DUCASSE ENSP Certification as a separate Post-Graduate Program.
KICA-ECOLE DUCASSE Certification
ACHIEVING THE QUALIFICATION
1
To obtain the KICA-ECOLE DUCASSE ENSP "The Art of French Pastry" Certificate, a PASS in all SEVEN practical modules is required: each module you perform FIVE practical assignments and submit them in the course tutors.
2
A PASS in the theoretical module is required: at the end of the course you complete a test with a 100% success rate, you have unlimited number of test attempts.
3
A diploma work is required to be performed and submitted to the course tutors: optional – based on your creative ideas or on a predefined tutor's task.
DURATION OF STUDY
The course lasts 15 weeks.
In 2023 one admission is available for this certification:
*the worldwide delivery timing for printed & signed Certificates is not included
WHAT KIND OF CERTIFICATE DO I GET?
After successful course completion the students receive an E-Certificate by e-mail and printed and signed Certificate with a worldwide delivery included.

The cost of the Certificates delivery is included into the Certification price.
CERTIFICATE
If the quality of the teaching materials or the format of the course do not meet your expectations, you can request a refund for the course payment.

Refunds are valid for online courses run by KICA Academy instructors from the date of purchase until the last day of instruction support on the course.

    UNIQUE MONEY BACK GUARANTEE

    100% refund if the course materials do not meet your expectations

    THE TUTORS OF THE COURSE
    Executive Pastry Chef at École Ducasse

    Honors: 2011- Meilleur Ouvrier de France

    2010- World Pastry Championship 2009-* 1st price at the "Open des Desserts Glacés" and European Trophee, Lyon Sirha.

    Work experiences: 2006 /2007 Pastry Chef
    at the GRAND HOTEL DU CAP FERRAT (1 Michelin star)

    Trainer in Pastry at the Ecole Gastronomique Bellouet Conseil Paris 2005
    PROGRAM LEADER – ECOLE DUCASSE
    CHEF MOF LUC DEBOVE:
    LUC DEBOVE
    ALEKSANDR TROFIMENKOV
    Brand Chef at KICA Academy.

    From the very beginning, the chef sets the standards of work which help the students to make exquisite pastries that can be used to fill the showcases of the demanding pastry shops.

    Oleksandr Trofimenkov got the education at ENSP - National Superior School of Pastry in France.

    The Chef worked for a few years in the best pastry shop in Kyiv — "Honey", was a pastry instructor at Hector Bravo School in Kyiv, launched and managed the production of luxury pastries in Dubai.
    PROGRAM LEADER – KICA
    OLEKSANDR TROFIMENKOV:
    IMPORTANT! The verification and feedback on each of your practical tasks is provided by qualified schools' instructors.

    ABOUT ÉCOLE DUCASSE
    The École Nationale Supérieure de Pâtisserie is located in Yssingeaux, in France's Haute-Loire region. Founded in 1984, it is the school of reference in France – and globally – for professionals in pastry, bakery, chocolate, confectionary and ice cream arts. Housed within the imposing Château de Montbarnier, the school successfully combines heritage and modernity, offering pastry courses for all level of expertise.

    ECOLE DUCASSE has created and maintains the highest educational standards in order to meet modern pastry trends, to develop the talents and personalities of its students.
    Alain Ducasse
    ÉCOLE DUCASSE
    Alain Ducasse
    Since its foundation in 1999, École Ducasse has become an internationally-renowned exponent of teaching culinary and pastry arts, driven by the vision and energy of the iconic chef Alain Ducasse.

    Now part of Sommet Education, the world-leading hospitality management education group, we are delighted to bring our French savoir-faire and knowledge in culinary and pastry arts to a wider audience.

    As a chef, Alain Ducasse has achieved global renown by never settling for second-best. École Ducasse follows this same single-minded approach to the quality of teaching it provides. Meilleurs Ouvriers de France, World Champions, renowned chefs, craftsmen, hospitality experts – our teams bring together a unique mix of expertise.

    This is how École Ducasse has become an established reference point for excellence in education.
    Ecode Ducasse students
    More than 1,550 interns & students per year:
    • 1000 professional trainees
    • 250 French students (reconversion CAP)
    • 300 international students (2 programs, 2 and 6 months)

    3,000 m2 of educational & administrative spaces:
    • 8 pastry laboratories
    • 1 demonstration amphitheater with 84 seats
    • 3 theoretical and multimedia classrooms

    A high-quality faculty for developing diverse skills:
    • 10 permanent trainers
    • 100 professionals involved (MOF pastry chefs, ice cream makers and chocolate makers as well as pastry chefs from the biggest French and international houses)
    TODAY:
    CERTIFICATION PROGRAM CONTENTS
    Voiceover: English
    Subtitles: English
    PRACTICE PROGRAM
    PASTRY THEORY
    SUPPORT
    EXAMINATIONS
    CERTIFICATION
    COURSE ACCESS - 18 months
    COURSE START – 15.01.24
    By purchasing educational programs, you agree to the terms of use
    COURSE LANGUAGE
    2129 1490 USD
    7 MODULES:
    42 pastries – Video + PDF recipes
    Masterclass on Croissants by Antonio Bachour
    Theory manual / 19 essential topics
    Tutor's support & feedback
    6 online meetings with Certification Programm
    Tutor's on theory & questions (~ 6 h in total)
    Examination tests
    1 pastry per module is checked by ECOLE DUCASSE INSTRUCTOR
    KICA-ECOLE DUCASSE ENSP E-CERTIFICATE "The Art of French Pastry" + printed & signed sent worldwide
    Phone: +38 096 002 38 98 (Whatsapp, Viber, Telegram)
    E-mail: info@kica-online.com
    What if I am already a graduate
    OR A STUDENT AT KICA BIG BASIC PASTRY COURSE?
    CAN I APPLY FOR THIS CERTIFICATION IN 2024?
    WHAT IS THE COST?
    What if I am already a graduate
    OR A STUDENT AT KICA BIG BASIC PASTRY COURSE?
    CAN I APPLY FOR THIS CERTIFICATION IN 2024?
    WHAT IS THE COST?
    In case you are a graduate or a current student at KICA BIG BASIC PASTRY COURSE (packages ENHANCED or PROFESSIONAL), you can apply for KICA-ECOLE DUCASSE Certification as a separate post-graduate program.
    TO GET THE DETAILED PROGRAM DESCRIPTION & CONSULTATION
    PLEASE, CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SUPPORT TEAM VIA
    E-MAIL:
    Submit this form so that our manager can inform you about the program via e-mail
    CALLBACK:
    If you want to get personal consultation about this course, submit this form so that our manager will call you back to inform you about the program
    Phone: +380 (96) 002 38 98 (Whatsapp, Viber, Telegram)
    E-mail: info@kica-online.com

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