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Diploma of Professional Skills in Baking and Pastry Arts
- Riverside, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Certificate of Achievement in Professional Skills in Baking and Pastry Arts at Riverside City College, 28 units.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop practical knowledge and transferable skills in Professional Skills in Baking and Pastry Arts for further study or relevant work. Learning areas reflected in the supplied curriculum include Certificate of 28 units and usually finished in 2 years.
Career outcomes
- Professional kitchen
- full-service restaurant
- restaurants and commercial food establishments
Curriculum
- Certificate of 28 units
- usually finished in 2 years. Coursework named on the pathway page includes ServSafe Food Safety
- Artisanal and Specialty Breads
- Viennoiserie & Breakfast Pastries
- Cookies and Brownies and Custards and Creams.
Entry requirements
Academic
- High school diploma or equivalent
- or age over 18 (minors by special admission); proof of English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 45
- IELTS 4.5
- Duolingo 75 or other accepted proof; exemptions listed); passport and Proof of Funding Form for the I-20; no GPA or SAT/ACT stated.
Accepted academic background
High school diploma or equivalent, or age over 18 (minors by special admission); proof of funds for the I-20; certified English translation of diploma if not in English; transcripts of prior US college work if any
Language tests
- IELTS 4.5
- TOEFL iBT 45
- TOEFL PBT 450
- PTE Academic 30
- Duolingo 75
- IELTS Academic 4.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Proof of Identity
- Application Form
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and supporting documents. Complete the institution application form. Submit proof of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $7,196 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Riverside City College (main campus) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Advanced Technical Arts and Trades |
| Department | Culinary Arts |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 28 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | International student scholarship of 2,000 USD in the 2026 international flyer |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 1 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $7,196 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The estimated living cost is $26,800 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 4.5, TOEFL iBT 45, TOEFL PBT 450, PTE Academic 30, Duolingo 75, IELTS Academic 4.5.

