Turn your passion into a profession
Master professional cooking and pastry arts in our state-of-the-art, 15,000-square-foot, Lansdale facility.
The Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry programs at The Culinary Arts Institute of Montgomery
County Community College (CAI) provide you with a best-in-class education to prepare
you for a wide variety of entry- to mid-level positions. Pursue a degree or certificate
or advance your career today.
Classes for new culinary students start this fall. View all dates and deadlines.
Explore CAI’s New Immersive Format
In our day or weekend cohort-based, immersion style format, students focus on one topic at a time and master the techniques of the industry. Through our extended, hands-on approach, students quickly develop the experience and competencies needed for success in any branch of the culinary arts or baking & pastry industry.
Certificate Programs
| Full-Time – Day | Part-Time – Evening |
|---|---|
| Complete in as little as 10 months 4 days/week; 6 hours/day |
Complete in as little as 18 months 2 days/week; 5 hours/day |
Degree Programs
| Full-Time – Day | Part-Time – Evening |
|---|---|
| Complete in as little as 2 years | Complete in as little as 3 years |
This format allows you to finish the program and begin work significantly faster, increasing the likelihood of program completion and job placement.
Culinary Degrees & Programs
The Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry programs at CAI prepare you for a wide variety of entry-level positions.
Non-Credit Community & Professional Classes
The Culinary Arts Institute provides continuing education programs and non-credit opportunities for the whole community.
ServSafe®
Receive the state required training and certification for food handlers at CAI.
The Culinary Arts Institute
Sweet Dreams are Fulfilled
Jacqueline Ramos’ dreams have led her to accomplish a series of “firsts” …
Baking and Pastry Arts
Jacqueline Ramos followed her passions and has made her dreams come true through Montco’s Baking and Pastry Arts program.