School students
Aged 16 and above, eager to learn a Life Skill and explore potential career interests.
The Program
An Introduction
An Introduction
to the Exciting
World of Culinary Arts
A beginner-friendly culinary program for aspiring chefs and food enthusiasts aged 16–26.
Learn the fundamentals of Professional Cookery and Baking & Patisserie through live online sessions led by professional chefs. Follow a structured learning journey on the Foodverse App, complete hands-on assignments, earn skill badges, and receive an ICCA Dubai Certificate upon successful completion.
As an introduction to vocational education in Culinary Arts, the program provides insight into professional culinary pathways while building essential kitchen skills, confidence, and industry awareness.
Beyond culinary skills, the program promotes creativity, leadership, teamwork, and personal growth of school students and aligns with the objectives of IB CAS and the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award.
Watch
Learn online from industry professionals.
Learn
Continue your learning journey on the Foodverse App.
Get Certified
Complete the program and earn your certificate.
Eligibility
Who Is This Program For?
Food enthusiasts
Curious learners who want to enhance their knowledge in food.
Undergraduates
Those interested in creative careers, content creation and entrepreneurship in food.
Graduates
Those looking to pursue their passion, discover an alternative profession or career direction.
Program Eligibility
Ages 16–26
Prior Experience
No prior knowledge or experience in culinary required
Choose Your Path
Two Culinary Streams,
Two Culinary Streams,
With the Option to Choose Either One or Both
Cookery
Fundamentals in Culinary Arts: Cookery
A structured introduction to professional cookery, covering kitchen readiness, food safety, knife skills, ingredients, and the foundations of savoury cooking.
What you’ll learn
Kitchen readinessFood safetyKnife skills
IngredientsStocksSaucesSoups
EggsGrainsPastaVegetables
PoultryMeatSeafoodPlatingTime management
Baking & Patisserie
Fundamentals in Culinary Arts: Baking & Patisserie
A structured introduction to baking, pastry, and dessert arts, covering pastry tools, food safety, recipe reading, ingredient science, and pastry foundations.
What you’ll learn
Pastry toolsFood safetyRecipe reading
Ingredient scienceCreamsFillingsPastry foundations
CookiesMeringuesCakesBreads
Dessert saucesMoussesCustards
Fruit dessertsPuddingsFrozen desserts
The Journey
How the Program Works
01
Watch Live
Students attend live lessons delivered by ICCA Chef Instructors across ICCA’s social media platforms, including Meta, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.
02
Continue Learning on the Foodverse App
After each live lesson, students continue their structured learning journey on the Foodverse App by watching the recording, completing Q&A activities, and submitting assigned tasks.
03
Earn Skill Badges
Every completed lesson, assessment, and assignment helps students earn skill badges that recognize their progress.
04
Get Certified
Students who complete all prescribed modules receive an ICCA Certificate of Completion.
Your Credential
An ICCA Certificate of Completion
This certificate recognizes their introduction to culinary arts and marks their first step into professional culinary education and along the way, students gain much more, with the understanding of —
DisciplineFocusPlanning
HygieneTime managementCreativity
ConfidenceProblem-solvingPresentation
Responsibility
Essential life skills that inspire confidence, independence, and lifelong growth.
Real Outcomes
Skills That Lead to
Skills That Lead to
Real Opportunities
This program helps learners build practical skills to -
Participate in Competitions
Put your ICCA-taught skills to the test in real culinary competitions.
Become Content Creators
Learn with ICCA how to film, style, and share food like a pro.
Present Food Better
Plate dishes that look as good as they taste.
Facilitate Further Culinary Studies
Build a strong foundation for professional culinary studies through ICCA Professional Diploma Programs.
Understand Hospitality
Get a real understanding of restaurants and service.
Develop Entrepreneurship Ideas
Turn your passion for food into a business.
Gain the knowledge and confidence to discover whether professional culinary education is the right next step.
What Comes Next
Your Pathway to
Your Pathway to
ICCA Professional Diploma Programs
Students who successfully complete the program receive an opportunity to continue their culinary journey at ICCA with preferential offers.
1
Program Counselling
Get personalized career counselling to chart your professional culinary learning.
2
Study at ICCA Dubai
An opportunity to pursue your culinary education at ICCA Dubai with access to exclusive offers.
3
Assured Work Placement
Assured work placement after completing the ICCA Professional Diploma Program.
Take the next step
More than an introduction—
the Fundamentals in Culinary Arts Program is your gateway to professional culinary education and a guaranteed career pathway.
Powered by
FoodverseCommunity | Connection | Engagement
Build Your Personal Brand
Create a profile that showcases your skills, achievements, and identity.
Learn, Grow & Stay Ahead
Access continuous learning opportunities to develop new skills and advance your culinary journey.
Connect, Collaborate & Thrive
Engage with communities that support, inspire, and help you grow together.
Discover Opportunities That Matter
Get continuous access to jobs, events, competitions, and career opportunities aligned with your goals.
ICCA Dubai delivers Worldchefs-recognised professional culinary education, powered by Foodverse—a structured learning platform that unifies lessons, assessments, progress tracking, and validated credentials in a single ecosystem.
International award winning institution
Recognised quality culinary education
Community | Connection | Engagement
Worldclass culinary
online!
Start Here
Start With Curiosity.
Start With Curiosity.
Leave With Confidence.
Register to kick-start your culinary journey with ICCA Dubai and Foodverse.
Register to Kick-Start Your Culinary Journey
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the program, in one place.
Who can join this program?
Students aged 16 to 26, including school-going students, graduates, undergraduates, and young learners interested in culinary arts.
Do I need prior culinary experience?
No. This is a beginner-friendly foundation program. We start from absolute basics — no kitchen background required.
How are the lessons delivered?
Lessons are delivered live on ICCA’s social media platforms. Students then continue the learning journey on Foodverse by watching the recording, completing Q&A activities, and uploading their work.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. Students who complete the required lessons, Q&A activities, uploads, assessments, and badges will receive an ICCA Certificate of Completion.
What are the benefits after completing the program?
Students receive 5% off an eligible ICCA course, a complimentary Coffee Course, guidance on suitable ICCA programs, and a pathway toward further culinary education.