Grand Diplôme^® with Pâtisserie Innovation and Internship Pathway

The curriculum is composed of three 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.
• 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.

The Grand Diplôme® with Pâtisserie Innovation and Internship Pathway has been designed to provide students with an experience of working in a professional kitchen as part of their culinary training. This comprehensive programme is ideal for students who have already clear career objectives and know that culinary arts skills and work experience will be key to their success. 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 have a particular passion for pâtisserie innovation and health.

Combining thorough training in cuisine and advanced pâtisserie, as well as a 3-month internship, Grand Diplôme® with Pâtisserie Innovation and Internship Pathway is one of the most comprehensive diplomas available in our institute.

Qualification title: Grand Diplôme with Advanced Study (Pâtisserie Innovation) - Internship Pathway

SCQF level: 8

SCQF Credits: 219

This qualification is listed on the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) and has been independently credit-rated by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA). Further information is available here. This gives assurance that the content of our qualifications are of a high standard, meeting the rigorous quality assurance requirements of a national awarding body.

For more information about accreditation and student visa sponsorship, visit our Accreditation and Educational Oversight page.

Our Grand Diplôme® may also be studied on it's own as well as part of an integrated diploma with Pâtisserie Innovation, with culinary management, with an internship pathway or a different combination of these packaged options.

Packaged options include:

• Grand Diplôme® with Pâtisserie Innovation & Wellness.
• Grand Diplôme® with Culinary Management.
• Grand Diplôme® with Pâtisserie Innovation & Culinary Management.
• Grand Diplôme® with Pâtisserie Innovation & Wellness & Internship Pathway.
• Grand Diplôme® with Culinary Management & Internship Pathway
• Grand Diplôme® with Pâtisserie Innovation, Culinary Management & Internship Pathway.