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Baking & Pastry Arts Certificate

The Pastry Arts Certificate is designed to prepare the student for a career in baking and pastry arts. Chefs specialize in breads, tortes or wedding cake design. Employment opportunities exist in private clubs, fine dining restaurants, food markets or as an entrepreneur. 

Specialized courses include plated desserts, cake decorating, chocolate candy making, and sugar artistry. Some students combine certification with their Culinary Arts Degree to enhance their skill and employment prospects.

Start Your Someday Today!

Fill out our inquiry form to register for a Culinary Orientation Session.

For general questions call (248) 522-3700

Degree Plan

Did you know?
The Baking and Pastry Arts Certificate program at Oakland Community College offers a unique hands-on experience designed to build on knowledge and technical skills attained through foundation courses.
OCC alumni include pastry chefs and business owners who have received local and national recognition for their pastry and ice carving skills.

Culinary Virtual Orientation

Students who want to take the next step in exploring their culinary career, attend one of the virtual orientation sessions below. 

Students are required to attend an informal virtual orientation to learn about the program requirements and scheduling prior to taking CUL-1011. The session lasts for approximately 1 hour. CUL-1010 may be taken before the virtual orientation.

Fill out our inquiry form to register for the session of your choice. Virtual orientations are held over Zoom.

Visit our Culinary Photo Gallery on Flickr

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Upcoming Culinary Events

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Jun 16 2025
5:00PM Virtual Event

Orientation sessions are mandatory for all students applying to the Culinary Program. Each session...

Jul 14 2025
2:00PM Royal Oak Campus - Building A

Orientation sessions are mandatory for all students applying to the Culinary Program. Each session...

Aug 13 2025
5:00PM Virtual Event

Orientation sessions are mandatory for all students applying to the Culinary Program. Each session...


Start Your Someday Today!

Fill out our inquiry form for more program information, general questions, or to register for a virtual orientation.

Submit your full email address, including the "@" symbol and the TLD (.com, .edu or other)
Submit your full phone number including the area code, ex: (248) 555-5555
Which program are you interested in?
How would you like to attend orientation?*
(Please choose a date listed above.)
 

 

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