Grand Diplôme® is the most prestigious culinary qualification at Le Cordon Bleu, combining the study of our Diplôme de Cuisine and Diplôme de Pâtisserie. Following completion of the Grand Diplôme®, this packaged course includes the study of the Diploma in Pâtisserie Innovation and the Diploma in Culinary Management, totalling 15 months of study.The curriculum is composed of four Le Cordon Bleu diplomas and a work experience:During the first 9 months of the programme, you will study simultaneously our Diplôme de Cuisine and Diplôme de Pâtisserie in order to complete Le Cordon Bleu's most prestigious diploma: Grand Diplôme®. You will be first taught basic culinary and pastry skills before applying them to high-quality produce and specialist ingredients. Additionally, prior to your internship you will be supported by a number of workshops to assist you in finding the right position, including how to write your Curriculum Vitae, interview skills and preparing you to enter the workplace.Diploma in Pâtisserie Innovation: upon successful completion of Grand Diplôme®, students will start studying this diploma over a period of 3 months. The Diploma in Pâtisserie Innovation will provide culinary education to students and professionals wishing to build knowledge and skills in advanced pâtisserie with emphasis on recipe development, transformation and evolving classical recipes.Diploma in Culinary Management: upon successful completion of Diploma in Pâtisserie Innovation and Wellness, students will start studying this diploma over a period of 3 months. The Diploma in Culinary Management includes advanced culinary classes, key operational and management disciplines as well as business and marketing.Finally a three-month internship with one of our highly regarded industry partners. On completion of the internship students should be able to apply theoretical situations to a real life work context, work as part of a professional team, assess their own skillset in practical situations, communicate at a professional level with their colleagues and analyse their performance.Who is this Programme ForThe Grand Diplôme® with Pâtisserie Innovation and Culinary Management is a comprehensive programme, ideal for students who have already clear career objectives and know that culinary management knowledge associated to culinary arts skills. This course is particularly well suited to those looking to focus their career on health and pâtisserie thanks to the advanced techniques and ingredient understanding taught. We welcome students from a variety of different educational and occupational backgrounds. No prior culinary experience is required. This programme is suitable if: You wish to enter a career working in a professional kitchen (pâtisserie, restaurant or hotel). You are a professional chef or entrepreneur and wish to learn classic French techniques. You wish to open your own business. You have a particular passion for pâtisserie innovation and health.

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