Cert in Culinary Arts and Related Services

Kendall College offers this certificate as a short entry point into professional kitchens. Students begin with the basics of cooking and progress to more demanding culinary techniques, preparing food for the college's own dining venues along the way. Classes meet on weekday evenings, which suits working adults. The schedule runs across three consecutive ten-week quarters, so the credential can be finished in under a year with a modest per-term course load. Graduates can use the credits toward an associate or bachelor's degree at Kendall College, and the training is aimed at roles of growing responsibility in restaurants. It is offered through Kendall College at National Louis University, which has locations in Chicago, Illinois and Tampa, Florida. Prospective students can ask for information, join an event or begin an application from the program page.