Professional Cook Certification

Master global culinary standards from the comfort of home, at a fraction of the cost.

Our industry-leading online professional cook programs and expert chef instructors have taught over 1,000,000 people worldwide to cook with confidence. 
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Rouxbe Professional Cook Certification

Self-paced, online culinary course | Community feedback
Our most immersive online culinary course to-date where you'll learn just about everything soup-to-nuts. Including food photography! Current chefs, sous chefs, and other culinary professionals wanting certifications and/or refreshers from industry-leading instructors need enroll. Plus those wanting to dive deep into the world of culinary training. With Rouxbe, you'll save time, money, and gas compared to most in-person or hybrid options. Plus the benefit of personalized chef instructor feedback. Experience the hands-on quality, community, and certification of an in-person culinary school without the added expense.
Course Overview
  • 29 units | 85+ lessons | Over 500 tasks
  • More than 220 instructional technique videos
  • Personalized instructor support and grading from industry-leading chef educators
  • Certificate of completion upon graduating (must be completed within 9 months)
  • Lifetime access (excluding monthly subscription students)
Recognized By
Both the ACF and WAOCS recognize Rouxbe and this Professional Cook Certification course as an approved program.
Credits Available From
  • This course is approved across the industry for 215 CE hours with ACFEF, Worldchefs, and ANFP as well as 9 college credits through ACE.
  • Complete your course in nine months with a grade of 75% or higher and you will earn your Certificate of Completion.
Syllabus
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Sample Course Content
Rouxbe online learning focuses on high-quality videos plus incorporates activities such as quizzes to improve your overall success when taking Pro Cook Certification. 
Recently Added Course Content
In addition to our Pro Cook course foundational techniques and instructions, we are constantly adding new modern content, technique videos, and mouth-watering recipes. Most recently, this includes: 
  • Food Photography
  • Nutrition
  • Grilling
  • Sausage Making
  • World Flavors
Frequently Asked Questions
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What to expect from your Professional Cook Certification online cooking course

All courses are 100% online and available 24/7
Learn at your own pace, on your schedule with any internet-connected device with a camera for assessments. 
Your chef instructors have 125+ years of culinary experience
Your chef instructors are here to support, answer your questions, and provide feedback on assessments.
Plan to spend
about 12-15 hours per week
To complete the course on time, expect to spend up to 12-15 hours per week.  The good news? Most of the time is spent cooking!
Set yourself up for success
Make sure you have (most of) the suggested tools and equipment on hand so you are ready to dive into the assignments. 
How to graduate
Complete your course in nine months with a grade of 75% or higher and you will earn your Certificate of Completion.
Our active online community is here for you
With over 1,000,000 students worldwide, our exclusive online community is ready to support your journey during and after class