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Introduction to Culinary Training

Get a sneak peek into world-class culinary training from FERRANDI Paris with this free online cooking course.

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Introduction to Culinary Training

  • 2 weeks

  • 1 hour per week

  • Digital certificate when eligible

  • Open level

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  • Duration

    2 weeks
  • Weekly study

    1 hour
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Initiation to the creation of vegetal recipes using professional techniques

Knowing how to work with vegetables is a major asset in the world of culinary creation. On this two-week trial course, improve your culinary skills with the culinary experts themselves and learn a few techniques for cutting and cooking vegetables.

Hone your cutlery and cooking skills

You’ll learn essential knife care tips and the different types of knives used in culinary creation.

Sharpen your culinary expertise

On this basis, you will then create a complete vegetable-based recipe, while practising basic techniques such as brunoise and émincé.

Learn from the culinary experts

After completing this free course, you can continue your learning in FERRANDI Paris’ full programme, [Culinary Training: The Art of Cutting] (https://www.futurelearn.com/admin/courses/the-art-of-cutting-master-the-techniques-and-transform-your-vegetables-/1).

Syllabus

  • Week 1

    Professional cooking knives

    • The word welcome is written on a set of mixed paint colors.

      Course welcome

      Learners will discover the players involved in this training program. This space also allows them to introduce themselves.

    • Introduction to the cutlery

      Knives are the essential tools of every cook, whether amateur or professional. In this section, you'll learn about the history of cutlery, historic French manufacturing and how to care for and maintain your knives.

    • Small interconnected black balls

      Reflect & Connect

      Take some time to share with other learners and to think about the key points of this first week.

  • Week 2

    Cutting and cooking techniques

    • Chef's Toque surrounded by vegetables with an explosive effect

      Ready for Week 2

      Get ready to master the classic cuts of different types of vegetables and acquire practical skills essential for professional cooking. This module emphasizes the precision and importance of cutting techniques.

    • Cut red onion that falls vertically

      A few essential of cuisine techniques

      Mastering basic cuttings is essential for any chef. From precision to consistency, these techniques ensure professional presentation and optimal cooking results, forming the foundation of culinary artistry.

    • Reflect & Connect

      Congratulations on completing this training course! You've acquired essential knowledge to excel in the culinary arts. Let's put those skills into practice and enhance every dish you create.

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Learning on this course

On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

  • Identify the different types of cooking knives
  • Explore basic vegetable cutting techniques
  • Apply basic cooking techniques
  • Produce a recipe using tomatoes

Who is the course for?

This free taster course is designed to give culinary enthusiasts, aspiring chefs, and food lovers a taste for new skills and cooking practices.

If you wish to take your culinary craft further, you can build upon your learning on Ferrandi Paris’ full-length course, Culinary Training: The Art of Cutting.

Who will you learn with?

Alexander  Dreyer

Chef instructor in cuisine chez Ferrandi
Groupe international

Who developed the course?

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Ferrandi Paris

FERRANDI Paris, a prestigious institution in the field of hospitality education, is a member of the Conférence des grandes écoles. It is dedicated to cultivating excellence in gastronomy and hospitality, grooming elites to be actors of renewal in France and abroad.

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Develop skills to further your career

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  • Learn at your own pace
  • Discuss your learning in comments
  • Tests to boost your learning
  • Digital certificate when you're eligible

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Buy this course

$54/one-off payment

Fulfill your current learning need

  • Access to this course
  • Learn at your own pace
  • Discuss your learning in comments
  • Tests to boost your learning
  • Printed and digital certificate when you’re eligible

Limited access

Free

Sample the course materials

  • Access expires 18 Feb 2025

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  • Complete 90% of course steps and all of the assessments to earn your certificate

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