Culinary Arts 101

Master the art of cooking with Culinary Arts 101 — a fully self-paced, online certification program designed for home cooks, aspiring chefs, and culinary students. Start with Introduction to Culinary Arts and explore global cuisines, the role of a chef, and the history of culinary arts. Move into Essential Kitchen Tools & Ingredients where you’ll learn how to stock your kitchen and select quality ingredients. In Basic Culinary Skills, you’ll gain core cooking techniques, safety practices, and heat control methods that lay the foundation for professional cooking. The intensive Knife Skills module teaches safe, efficient cutting techniques including dice, julienne, batonnet, and chiffonade — all taught step-by-step. Advance with Intermediate Culinary Skills, mastering grilling, frying, poaching, and sauté methods that elevate your dishes to restaurant quality. In Sauce Making, you’ll unlock the secrets behind classical French mother sauces, beurre monté, roux, deglazing, reductions, and emulsions — giving your meals professional flavor and polish. Finally, Advanced Culinary Skills covers molecular gastronomy, confit techniques, and expert plating and presentation skills that transform your cooking into culinary art. Complete the Final Exam with a passing score of 70% or above to earn your official Culinary Arts 101 Certificate. Learn anytime, anywhere. Build real-world skills. Gain confidence. Get certified. Enroll today and start cooking like a pro.