The Pastry and Desserts Training is a comprehensive program that will help you build a successful career in the food industry by learning baking, cake making, and dessert production techniques.

The training is for professional development purposes and is provided by the Vocational School. The certificate obtained does not replace the MYK authorization certificate in training that requires it.

Pastry and Desserts Training is a comprehensive program designed for those who want to acquire professional skills in baking and dessert making. In this program, participants learn techniques for pastries, cakes, pies, and traditional desserts, gaining a competitive edge in the industry.

1. Baking Fundamentals and Dough Making

• Fundamentals of baked goods

• Types of dough and their preparation techniques

• Making bread, pastries, and simits (Turkish bagels)

• Dough kneading, shaping, and baking techniques

2. Cake and Pastry Making

• Cake recipes and decoration techniques

• Preparing various types of cakes

• Sugarcraft and decoration for cakes

• Preparing creams and fillings

3. Traditional and Modern Desserts

• Traditional Turkish desserts (baklava, kadayıf, künefe, etc.)

• Modern dessert making (cheesecake, macarons, profiteroles, etc.)

• Sugar paste and chocolate decorations

• Differences between hot and cold desserts

4. Hygiene and Food Safety in Baking

• Food safety and hygiene rules

• Quality control in baked goods

• Health precautions during production

5. Business Management and Marketing Strategies

• Management skills for bakery and dessert businesses

• Customer relations and sales strategies

• Digital marketing and social media usage

• Developing branding and marketing strategies

6. Practical Project Work

• Creating your own desserts and baked goods

• Developing a product and marketing plan

• Practical project on business management

Training Outcomes:

• Specializing in pastry and dessert making

• Gaining skills in baking techniques and cake decoration

• Developing effective marketing and sales strategies in the food industry

• Learning hygiene and food safety regulations

The training is open to corporate partnerships (institution/company legal entities) and individual applications are not accepted. The training content can be re-planned according to the corporate participant profile and your needs. After mutual discussions, the scope and method of the training (In-person, Online) will be determined, and the relevant processes will be completed. If an agreement is reached, suitable dates and times for your institution’s participants and our instructors will be set, along with the location of the training.