Enter the exciting world of fine baking and patisserie, get to master the skills, develop precision, creativity, technical skills and expertise from industry-experienced bakers and pastry chefs. Learn how to prepare and finish everything from pastries, cakes and cookies, to a range of yeast goods, chocolate products and desserts. This program give you the opportunity to start your culinary career as a certified professional pastry chef with assured internships and work placements in the UAE’s top hospitality brands, and gain the essential knowledge and skills to become a successful food entrepreneur.
ICCA Abu Dhabi’s outcome-driven technical vocational educational training (TVET) programs are delivered in state-of-the-art world class training kitchens. The outcome-focused applied learning, together with globally recognised qualifications, help assure internships and work placements with the UAE’s top hospitality brands..
Internationally accredited & recognised with guaranteed work placement.
In 90 days of intensive hands-on, application-focused, and outcome-driven training, you gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to thrive in the culinary world. With 100% job placement upon graduation, you step into professional kitchens fully prepared to excel, ahead of your peers.
The ICCA Professional Diploma Program doesn’t just teach—it transforms.
The ICCA Way of training that inculcates the 5 Ps for success – Passion, Perseverance, Performance, Perfection, and Persistence, ensures that you are international industry-ready with the information, knowledge, skills, exposure, experience, discipline, and the attitude to seamlessly integrate, effectively deliver and excel.
With 100% placement upon graduation, ICCA graduates are ahead by over two years compared to their peers.
By completing this professional chef training course, you will receive an International Vocational Qualification (IVQ) Level 2 – Diploma in Food Preparation and Culinary Arts – Pâtisserie (8064-02) from City & Guilds, UK.
The WorldChefs Certification is the first and only global chef certification, designed by WorldChefs and quality assured by City & Guilds, UK. It is an international benchmark for chefs to have their skills and experience recognised, and for employers to credibly verify achievements using digital credentials.
Timings: The classes are run 4 days a week on a full-time basis, where students start their day at 07:30 AM and end their day at 05:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Saturday and Sunday are for IWP / industry exposure
Weekdays:
Timing: 7:30 A.M - 5:30 P.M ( 6 Weeks)
Weekends: (Sat/Sun ) :
Timing: 1:00 P.M to 8:00 P.M (6 Months)
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Timings: The weekend program is held on Sundays and runs in a cycle with admissions open throughout the year.
The student intakes for the full-time program are held every six weeks. Kindly refer to Program Start Dates for upcoming intakes.
All equipment, ingredients and protective gear are provided, along with Standard Recipe Cards for all classes.
A purpose-built campus set for worldclass culinary learning with designs that resonate with a sense of harmony, balance, identity, and absolute attention to detail are aimed to make your experience at ICCA truly memorable.
As the leading culinary school in the Middle East, ICCA Abu Dhabi is internationally renowned as an icon for worldclass culinary education with several prestigious national, international awards and recognitions to its credit.
A diverse and international industry-experienced academic faculty certified by the City & Guilds, UK, focus on providing personalized attention for an enhanced education and training experience.
Strategic partnerships with world-leading original equipment manufacturers and ingredient suppliers for international industry standard learning.
Learning delivered by top-of-the-line Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Student Management System (SMS) based on the proprietary ICCA ought-to-know and industry-relevant knowledge.
Get assured job opportunities with leading hospitality brands from the UAE and around the world with ICCA’s IWEP program, offering seamless industry integration.
ICCA IWP Abu Dhabi's (Industry Internship / Work Experience Placement) Program is an industry integration initiative specially designed for students wishing to join the industry as Professional Chefs by way of regular employment or an internship leading to work placement.
The IWP Program is separately conducted in addition to the 620 hours of intensive on-campus guided learning and training, which comprise our Professional Program.
The IWP arrangements are in the form of either regular employment to begin with, or an industry internship generally of 6 to 12 months’ duration, successful completion of which would lead the student chef to a regular work placement.
The ICCA Pro Restaurateur Package is for Entrepreneurs and Professionals looking to set up a Food Business, or for those already in the Food Business, looking to enhance their standards of kitchen Operrations and Management.
The ICCA Complete Pro Chef Package is for those aspiring to get a holistic foundation in the field of Culinary Arts, both in Cookery as well as Baking and Patisserie streams.
The Pro Baker and Cake Decorator Package is for those aspiring to get holistic knowledge of Baking and Patisserie together with Artisanal Sugarcraft, to effectively express their passion in this field at the personal, professional and entrepreneurial levels.
Fees may be paid in AED by Cash, Cheque, Credit / Debit Cards, by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or through the Secured Payment Gateway provided in this website to ICCA Dubai, as convenient and applicable
Convenient Installment Plan is available for Local / UAE Admissions.The first installment is to be paid at the time of admission and the balance installment payment is required to be secured by a Post Dated Cheque (PDC).
International students are required to pay fees in advance to secure admission, hostel reservation and the UAE Visa.
Chef Ankit Rajak is a passionate pastry professional and instructor with strong experience across leading luxury hotels in the UAE and Qatar. Currently a Junior Pastry Instructor at ICCA Abu Dhabi, he brings hands-on industry expertise into the classroom, shaping the next generation of chefs. His journey includes roles at Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, Hilton Salwa, Fairmont Dubai, and The Ritz-Carlton, where he refined his skills in dessert creation, menu development, and large-scale production. Trained at Valrhona, Chef Ankit combines technical precision with creativity, inspiring students to build strong foundations in pastry and baking.
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Chef Anastasiya Dudnik is a highly skilled baking and patisserie expert with over 15 years of international experience across leading five-star hotels and luxury hospitality brands. Known for her creative precision and deep understanding of pastry arts, she has led high-performing teams and crafted exceptional dessert concepts across diverse culinary environments. Her expertise spans artisanal baking, menu development, and large-scale banquet production. Passionate about mentoring, Chef Anastasia brings a practical, hands-on approach to training, inspiring aspiring chefs to master both technique and creativity in the world of baking and patisserie.
Chef Adetoyosi Odufuye , a culinary expert with morethan six years of experience as a Chef Instructor in the UAE, possessesextensive knowledge in cookery, pastry, and sugar craft. Additionally, sheboasts considerable expertise in menu development. Driven by a passion for sharingher culinary experience, Chef Toyo has chosen the path of an instructor as herprimary career, dedicated to imparting knowledge and skills to others.
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With over 13 years of experience in the gastronomic field, Chef Rene honed and perfected his pastry-making skills, working in different countries, including France. Besides being an accomplished pâtissier, he has around seven years of experience teaching and mentoring young aspiring chefs while also working as a consultant. He keeps his finger on the pulse of the industry by actively participating in different international congresses of cakeshops.
Yes, the following are the minimum entry requirements more specifically for the Professional Program -
English Language - You are required to have a working proficiency in the English language, (equivalent to an IELTS score of 5.5) as it is the medium of instruction is in the English language.
Minimum Education - Should have Passed Year 12 or equivalent.
Minimum Age - 16 years for Residents of the UAE and 18 years for international student admissions.
Medical Fitness - Must pass a medical examination for Hepatitis B, Tuberculosis (TB), AIDS / HIV, Leprosy, and Syphilis.
Yes, installment plans secured by local bank Post-Dated Cheques (PDC) are available to residents of the UAE. Kindly enquire at the admissions office for more details on the same.
Installment plans are not available for overseas students (International Admissions).
Yes, as a graduate of the ICCA Dubai Professional Diploma Program, you are eligible for a guaranteed Industry Internship & Work Experience / Job Placement.
The above is subject to the successful completion of the course program, and demonstrating the necessary aptitude, attitude, & skills set at the placement interviews & trade tests, together with clearing the associated age, visa, statutory & medical conditions.
Yes, upon successful completion of the program you will be awarded an ICCA Dubai Advanced Skills in Royal Icing and Piping Certification, and a formal Certificate of Completion attested by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), Ministry of Education, Government of Dubai, UAE.
ICCA Dubai culinary programs are of a high academic standard and provide customised professional culinary learning through a specially tailored curriculum extensively supported by an online Learning Management System (LMS). <br>
The focus is on hands-on outcome-based practical learning as well as theoretical & professional training, that enables you to seamlessly integrate, effectively deliver, and excel. The programs are intensive and the course training delivered simulates a hands-on industry work environment.
There are set intake dates through the year and you can refer to them by clicking the 'Apply Now' button below. Calendar
The ICCA Abu Dhabi is located at First Floor, Block 8, Dubai Knowledge Park, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Telephone: +971 4 457 8811
Fax: +971 4 457 8822
Email: enquiry@iccadubai.ae
Nearest Metro Station: Red Line - Dubai Internet City Station 1 (Two Seasons Hotel / formerly Gloria Hotel)
(Feeder Bus from Metro Station – Bus Nos. 85 or 83)
Nearest Bus Stop: Dubai Knowledge Village Main Gate
(Bus stop is located opposite Block 8)
Driving Directions: Refer Location Map, on the ‘Contact Us’ Page.
Vehicle Parking: Convenient Parking available adjacent to Block 8.
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