Certificate Course in Bakery and Confectionery
About the Course
The Bakery and Confectionery certificate course provides extensive training in the art and science of baking and confectionery. Students learn key methods for pastry making, bread baking, cake decorating, and chocolate work. The program covers ingredient selection, recipe creation, baking techniques, and food safety guidelines. Students learn how to make a variety of baked goods and confections through hands-on practice sessions and theoretical studies. Learners have the skills and experience to work as pastry chefs, bakers, and cake decorators, or open their own bakery enterprises. With an increased need for high-quality baked goods, this course offers exciting job options in the culinary industry.
Batch Schedules & Commencement Dates
2 Active BatchesJob opportunities in bakery and confectionery are numerous and promising, catering to those with a passion for pastry arts and culinary inventiveness. Here are a few possible job paths:
Pastry chefs provide a wide range of baked products and sweets for bakeries, restaurants, hotels, and catering organizations. They oversee pastry manufacturing, create recipes, and ensure that baked goods are of high quality and consistent.
Bakers produce bread and pastries and work in bakeries, cafes, supermarkets, and specialty food stores. They prepare dough, bake bread, pastries, and cakes, and may be in charge of inventory management and customer service.
Cake Decorator: Cake decorators create and decorate cakes for special occasions such as weddings, birthday parties, and holidays. They operate in bakeries, pastry shops, and specialized cake studios, utilizing icing, fondant, and other decorative techniques to make visually appealing cakes.
Chocolatiers create truffles, bonbons, and other chocolate delicacies. They might work in chocolate stores, artisanal chocolate factories, or open their own chocolate business.
Entrepreneurship: Individuals with the necessary abilities and expertise can establish their own bakery, pastry shop, or confectionery business. Opening a boutique bakery, running a food truck or pop-up store, or selling baked goods online are all viable business ventures.
Food stylists work in the advertising, photography, and film industries, designing and arranging food for commercials, cookbooks, publications, and TV shows. Knowledge of bread and confectionery processes is useful in this sector.
Overall, there are several work options in bakery and confectionery, including opportunities for innovation, entrepreneurship, and career progression in the culinary field. With the increasing need for high-quality baked goods and confections, qualified individuals in this industry are in high demand around the world.
Offline Fee: ₹25000
Fees Remark: (Fees once paid will not be refunded.)
- On Wednesday, students are required to bring their own materials (from the 10th week onwards, all ingredients will be borne by the trainee).
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Days of Week |
Class Timing |
Location |
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Monday to Friday |
10:00 A.M to 2:00 P.M |
CISBC, OLDC Campus of Open Learning, University of Delhi C-2, Block C3, Keshav Puram, Tri Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi, 110035 Phone: 011 2718 1469 |
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Commencement of Classes |
Admissions now open, which is tentatively scheduled to commence in 1st Week of July 2026 Kindly be advised that the days and times for any batch will be decided only by the center. |
Attendance Requirement
Attendance is compulsory to obtain the certificate for this course.
Assessment Breakdown
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Component |
Marks |
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Practical File |
10 |
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Final Practical |
30 |
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MCQ-Based Test |
30 |
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VIVA |
10 |
Attendance: 20 marks (as per the following criteria)*
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Attendance % |
Marks |
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85% or above |
20 |
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70% to 85% |
15 |
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60% to 70% |
10 |
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50% to 60% |
5 |
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Less than 50% |
0 |
Important Reminder A minimum attendance of 50% is required to be eligible for assessment and certification. Those with less than 50% attendance will not receive a certificate regardless of their performance in assignments and viva.
10th Pass.
Remark: in any stream.
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Eligibility: Open to all, including students of University of Delhi (DU). Applicants must have passed Class 10th from any recognised Board.
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Admission: Admission will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to seat availability.
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Fee Refund: No refund will be permitted once the course fee has been paid.
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Course Schedule: The course schedule may be subject to change depending on enrolment and administrative requirements.
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Course-related Decisions: All matters related to the course, including admission, scheduling, and other administrative decisions, shall be at the discretion of the Centre for Innovative Skill-Based Courses (CISBC), Open Learning Development Centre (OLDC), University of Delhi (DU).
- All rights regarding course structure and schedule are reserved by the Centre for Innovation and Skill Based Courses (CISBC), OLDC.
- Course commencement is subject to minimum batch strength enrollment requirements.
Course Curriculum Brochure
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Key Programme Dates & Batch Schedules
| Batch Name | Date Of Commencement | Class Schedule | Location / Venue | Status |
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| B7 | 13-07-2026 | Monday to Friday, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM | CISBC, OLDC, Campus of Open Learning, University of Delhi C-2, Block C3, Keshav Puram, Tri Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi, 110035 | Ongoing |
| B8 | 1st Week of January 2027 (Tentative Schedule) | Monday to Friday, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM | CISBC, OLDC, Campus of Open Learning, University of Delhi C-2, Block C3, Keshav Puram, Tri Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi, 110035 | Upcoming |