ACF Pastry Chef Training

This pastry arts course delivers a thorough, 60-hour online immersion into the technical, artistic, and scientific principles of professional baking and pastry production. Approved by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF) and designed for aspiring bakers, culinary students, and industry professionals looking to diversify their skill sets, the curriculum progresses systematically from foundational layout design to complex executions.

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6 Months / 60 Course Hrs
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Course code: GES631

What you will learn

  • Describe how ingredients function and work together, including fats, sweeteners, flour, eggs and other common products
  • Distinguish the three disciplines of baking, pastry, and decorating
  • Produce a variety of finished products, including cakes, cookies, and sweet snacks
  • Develop proper piping skills, folding, mixing, and rolling techniques

How you will benefit

  • Describe how ingredients function and work together, including fats, sweeteners, flour, eggs and other common products
  • Distinguish the three disciplines of baking, pastry, and decorating
  • Produce a variety of finished products, including cakes, cookies, and sweet snacks
  • Develop proper piping skills, folding, mixing, and rolling techniques
  • Master professional baking techniques through 100+ high-definition instructional videos and hands-on baking evaluations
  • Build a professional culinary portfolio and demonstrate industry-ready skills through a Brunch Celebration Buffet Capstone project

How the course is taught

  • Self-paced, online course
  • 6 Months to complete
  • Open enrollment, begin anytime
  • 60 course hours

 ACF Pastry Chef Training 

  • Introduction to Pastry Arts
  • Introduction to French Pastry and Baking
  • Prepare Your Kitchen
  • Kitchen Basics
  • Basic Baking and Pastry Skills
  • Cookies: Basic
  • Quickbreads & Breakfast Items
  • Sweet Snacks: Pound Cake
  • Sweet Snacks: Bars
  • Cookies: Decorated
  • Introduction to Bread: Loaf Pan Bread
  • Breads: French Breads and Italian Breads
  • Breakfast Pastries: Yeasted Enriched Doughs, Yeasted Laminated Doughs, Laminated Doughs
  • Tarts and Pies: Fruit Pies, Apple Tarts, Almond Cream Tarts
  • French Pastries: Crepes & Chouquettes
  • Cookies: Macarons
  • French Pastries: Dark Chocolate Mousse & Vanilla Crème Brulé
  • Frozen Dessert: Vanilla Ice Cream
  • Candies and Confections
  • Brunch Celebration Buffet and Final Assessment

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This is not an instructor-facilitated course; however, the program’s curriculum is authored and guided by an elite team of world-class chefs, educators, and food anthropologists with a combined total of over 125 years of professional foodservice and academic leadership experience. The development team features executive-level instructors and former administrators from elite traditional brick-and-mortar institutions, including Le Cordon Bleu Schools North America and the Culinary Institute of America (CIA).

Prerequisites:

There are no perquisites to take this course.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

  • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

  • PC: Windows 10 or later.
  • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
  • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
  • Microsoft Word Online
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader
  • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

  • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

According to Lightcast labor market data, the median advertised salary for pastry chefs was approximately $50,000 as of June 2026. Actual earnings can vary based on experience, location, employer, and specialty skills. Pastry chefs working in upscale restaurants, hotels, resorts, or specialty bakeries may earn higher salaries.

According to the Culinary Institute of America, a pastry chef, or pâtissier, is a skilled culinary professional who specializes in the art and science of creating desserts and baked goods. Pastry chefs combine precision, creativity, and presentation to craft everything from pastries, cakes, and plated desserts to chocolates and decorative sugar creations. Their responsibilities often include preparing and decorating baked goods, developing dessert recipes, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring each item delivers an exceptional visual and culinary experience.

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After you register, you will receive 6 months to complete the course. The time allotted for completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours.

This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course whenever you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.

The time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.

Our courses are designed to accommodate various learning preferences. Depending on the course structure, you may get different forms of support. Self-paced courses are designed to be user-friendly and independent, minimizing the need for external support. In courses with instructors, our direct platform support feature includes opportunities for questions, discussions, and remediation, with email and phone support available for select courses. Our student advising team is available to guide you on program requirements and administrative requests, but they do not provide assistance with course content. Our goal is to provide you with the necessary support for success, whether it's through self-paced exploration, direct communication, or guidance from our advising team.

Upon successfully passing the final exam, you will be awarded a certificate of completion from the school or organization that you registered through.

ed2go courses will help you gain the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. However, you should always research the job market in your area before enrolling.

ed2go courses are non-credit, so they do not qualify for federal aid, FAFSA, and Pell Grant. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards may provide funding to take our courses. Additionally, you may qualify for financial assistance if you meet certain requirements. Learn more about financial assistance.

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