Overview

Next Intake Dates:
12 January 2026
9 March 2026
18 May 2026
20 July 2026
21 September 2026
16 November 2026


The Advanced Diploma in Pastry and Bakery Arts at APCA is a world-class program designed for aspiring pastry chefs, artisan bakers, and future food entrepreneurs. Over 9 intensive months, students gain hands-on training in classic French patisserie, artisan breadmaking, modern plated desserts, chocolate work, and sugar artistry—guided by globally renowned chefs and pastry champions.

Graduates are career-ready, with the option to pursue paid international internships in countries like France, Italy, Spain, Australia, the Maldives, and Mauritius. Whether you're aiming to open your own bakery or work in patisseries across the world, this advanced diploma sets the foundation for a global pastry career.

  • STRUCTURE

    90% Hands-on Training + 10% Theory

  • CERTIFICATION

    Advanced Diploma City & Guilds, UK

  • BONUS UPON GRADUATION

    2 Years access to APCA Chef Online

    Job & internship placement in Malaysia

    1 Complimentary masterclass at Asia Pastry Forum

  • INTERNATIONAL PAID INTERNSHIP

    France: 6 months paid internship *OPTIONAL
    Spain: 6–9 months paid Internship *OPTIONAL
    Italy: 8–11 months internship *OPTIONAL
    Maldives & Mauritius: 6 months internship *OPTIONAL
    Australia: 1 year internship and job placement (*Minimum of 1 Year Working Experience)
    Belgium: 3 months paid internship *OPTIONAL

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Basic Module

  • Theory on Food Hygiene & Sanitation
  • Basic Boulangerie
  • Laminated Dough & Paste
  • Tart, Pie & Flan
  • Biscuit, Cookies & Macaron
  • Traditional Entremet
  • Basic Petit Gateau
  • Classic French Pastry
  • Cafe Plated Dessert
  • Chocolate & Praline
  • Basic Cake Designing with Fondant
  • Basic Assessment
Basic Module
Intermediate Module

Intermediate Module

  • Theory on Food Preparation & Technique
  • Preferment Based Boulangerie
  • Specialised Viennoiserie
  • Japanese French Pastry
  • Contemporary French Pastry
  • Bonbon, Ganache & Confection
  • Restaurant Plated Dessert
  • Traditional French Travel Cake
  • Chocolate Display & Decoration
  • Basic Sugar Display
  • Cake Designing with Royal Icing
  • Intermediate Assessment

Advanced Module

  • Theory on Supervisory Skill & Business Management
  • Artisanal Bread, Sourdough, Levain
  • Modern French Pastry
  • Fine Dining Plated Dessert
  • Modern French Tart
  • Savory Canape for High Tea
  • Ice Cream, Sorbet & Gelato
  • Panning, Beans to Bar, Candy
  • Chocolate Sculpting & Designing
  • Modern Sugar Display
  • Celebration Cake Making & Decorating
  • Advanced Assessment
Advanced Module

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