Higher Diploma in Artisan Baking & Business Skills
The Higher Diploma in Artisan Baking & Business Skills is accredited by FDQ and delivered as an intensive, full-time six-month programme. Taught by leading artisan bakers, it combines exceptional technical training with tailored learning designed to support learners in setting up and running a successful artisan bakery business.
Recognised as a leading choice for aspiring artisan food professionals, the Higher Diploma brings together an impressive range of guest lecturers, master artisans and industry experts, making it one of the most comprehensive routes into the flourishing artisan food sector.
Whether progressing from school or college, considering a career change, or pursuing a long-held interest, this course offers a clear pathway to transform a passion for artisan bread and baking into a career.
Taking a hands-on approach grounded in food science and an understanding of ingredients, the programme develops advanced skills in artisan bread baking, long fermentation, viennoiserie and patisserie. Learners gain a deep understanding of iconic British, European and international products, alongside contemporary breads and pastries, and have the opportunity to create their own distinctive range.
Alongside technical mastery, the programme builds the business acumen required to establish and grow a venture, whether a traditional artisan bakery, micro bakery, pop-up, co-operative or online food business.
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Course Details
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Open Days
There’s no better way to discover what it’s like to study at The School of Artisan Food than by attending one of our Open Days.
Join our Director of Food Education for a tour of our state-of-the-art facilities, meet some of our expert tutors, and experience the unique School of Artisan Food atmosphere first-hand. Attendees learn more about the qualification and gain a real insight into student life at The School of Artisan Food.
Bursary Information
To support access to higher-level food education, The School of Artisan Food partners with a range of generous organisations to provide bursaries for students seeking to undertake the Higher Diploma in Artisan Baking & Business Skills.
Please see our bursaries page for current opportunities, eligibility criteria and the application process.