Grand Diplôme with Advanced Study (Pâtisserie Innovation)

Le Cordon Bleu London

Our Grand Diplôme® is the most prestigious culinary qualification at Le Cordon Bleu, combining the study of our Diplôme de Cuisine and Diplôme de Pâtisserie. Following completion of the Grand Diplôme®, this packaged course includes the study of the Diploma in Pâtisserie Innovation, totaling 12 months of study.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. Who is this Programme For?The Grand Diplôme® with Pâtisserie Innovation is a comprehensive programme, ideal for students who have already clear career objectives and know that they would like to specialise in advanced pâtisserie. 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.