Culinary Arts (Continuing Education)

We offer a variety of courses in the subjects of culinary arts, baking & pastry arts, foodservice entrepreneurship, and theme cooking classes. Earn certificates of completion, continuing education units (CEUs), and/or nationally recognized credentials that employers trust and respect across the culinary and hospitality industries.

With in-person, online, and hybrid options, you can sharpen your skills on a schedule that works for you without putting your life on hold.

Who Should Enroll?

• Future chefs and culinary professionals ready to launch or advance their careers
• Food service professionals looking to stay competitive and current in a fast-changing industry
• Entrepreneurs and food business owners preparing to start, grow, or refine their brand
• Food lovers and lifelong learners eager to deepen their culinary knowledge and confidence
   

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Uniforms and Toolkits

The following uniform and toolkit are only required for Culinary Arts certification programs. Ordering guidelines and vendor information will be provided by the program instructor.

• White Chef’s Jacket with Long Sleeves, Durham Tech Logo and Student Name Embroidered
• Checkered Chef Pant
• Chef Hat
• White Bib Apron
• Black Non-Slip Closed Toe Shoes
• Culinary Arts Knife Toolkit
• Baking & Pastry Arts Toolkit
• To help avoid unnecessary expenses, students are encouraged to wait to purchase uniforms and toolkits until receiving instructions from the course instructor. Please note that courses not meeting the minimum enrollment three days prior to the start date may be canceled.
   

All other students participating in Culinary Arts courses with kitchen labs are required to wear closed-toed shoes and a hair restraint for each class. Uniforms and toolkits are not required but are optional enhancements available for purchase through our trusted vendors.

Textbook & Exam Vouchers

Textbooks and exam vouchers are required for select courses and will be noted in the course description. The description will specify whether students are required to purchase these materials separately or if the cost is included in the course fee.

To help avoid unnecessary expenses, students are encouraged to wait to purchase textbooks and vouchers until receiving instructions from the course instructor. Please note that courses not meeting the minimum enrollment three days prior to the start date may be canceled.

Registration

Continuing Education programs are open to adults 18 years and older on a first-come, space-available basis. All high school students who participate in dual enrollment must be at least 16 years old.

Payment of registration fees and any additional fees must be made prior to attending class. The deadline for registration and payments is 48 hours prior to the class start date.

Registration options include online, in person, by mail or fax.

Financial Assistance

Financial Assistance opportunities are available for students pursuing continuing education courses.

Additional Assistance

• Accessibility Services: Students with disabilities are encouraged to learn more about available services.
• Computer and Internet Assistance: Durham Tech offers a range of options to ensure students have access to a computer and internet.

Email hospitality@durhamtech.edu for questions regarding existing courses or customized training for your business or organization.