Full time, 16 months
Mon–Fri, 9AM–5PM
Advanced Diploma, City & Guilds, UK
Graduate to a Global Paid Internship
Next Intake Dates:
18 May 2026
20 July 2026
21 September 2026
16 November 2026
The Advanced Diploma Dual Program at APCA is a powerful 16-month journey that combines both pastry arts and culinary arts—ideal for students seeking comprehensive training and unmatched career versatility. This intensive course covers everything from classic French patisserie and artisan baking to international cuisines, gourmet plating, and kitchen leadership.
In addition to technical mastery, the dual program includes key business modules:
Business Administration
Entrepreneurship Development
Basic Accounting for Chefs
Business Planning and Strategy
Taught by globally acclaimed chefs and pastry champions, the program opens doors to high-impact careers in hospitality, entrepreneurship, and food innovation. Graduates also have the option to apply for paid international internships in top culinary destinations including France, Italy, Spain, Australia, Maldives, and Mauritius.
STRUCTURE
90% Hands-on Training + 10% Theory
CERTIFICATION
Advanced Diploma, City & Guilds, UK
BONUS UPON GRADUATION
1 Year 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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Founder & Managing Director of APCA
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Director of Pastry Studies
Pastry Chef & Master Chocolate Sculptor
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My learning experience at APCA has been amazing and exceeded my expectation. The chef educators here are not only incredibly knowledgeable and skilled but also genuinely passionate about teaching. They make sure every student feels supported, give personalized guidance and constructive feedback that truly helped me grow.
The hands-on approach here is fantastic, and I loved working in a professional kitchen environment with high-quality ingredients and tools. I also appreciated how the academy teaches not only classic techniques but also encourages creativity and experimentation, helping us develop our unique styles.
If you are serious about building a career in pastry or just looking to sharpen your baking skills, I can’t recommend APCA enough!
When APCA says that it is intensive, IT IS INTENSIVE. I have successfully learned many techniques and principles that I never imagined I could learn in the short period of 9 months. I got employed right after I graduated and so did the rest of my classmates, and this speaks volumes about the capabilities of the chefs who trained us in this academy.
I have been attending APCA’s culinary course for around 5 months now & I had the most insightful and knowledgable time so far! The education syllabus is very well curated & covers a variety of cooking methods I wouldn’t have thought, alongside creative recipes to try. The chefs are helpful and resources are abundant.
Since joining APCA, my time here has been an amazing journey of learning. The academy has deepened my passion for culinary arts and taught me so much. The chefs at APCA have been incredibly helpful, always going to the extra mile to support students like me. They not only taught me cooking skills but also emphasized the importance of learning and teamwork in the kitchen. I am truly grateful to the Chefs, lecturers, administrators, and the whole APCA team. They have not only improved my culinary skills but also prepared me for future challenges in the kitchen industry. I can't express how thankful I am for the fantastic learning experience and guidance from APCA Malaysia.
Overall, I am very grateful to be able to go to a school of my choice and improve myself for my future. I truly believe that going to APCA MALAYSIA was the best decision. The chef educators are very patience, kind, and understanding, they have helped me grow and succeed in my pastry career.
I had an incredible experience here! The instructors are highly skilled and passionate about teaching, making even the most complex techniques easy to understand. The hands-on approach gave me the confidence to improve my baking skills, and I loved how they encouraged creativity in every dish. The facilities are top-notch, and the learning environment is so inspiring.
The chefs at APCA are not only skilled but also incredibly friendly. Their high-quality pastries and engaging courses have significantly enriched my learning experience. I have gained so much knowledge here. If you are looking to start your pastry career, I highly recommend joining this academy.
The Academy of Pastry and Culinary Arts Malaysia has been a life-changing experience for me. I can't say enough about the quality of educa on and the incredible journey it offers to aspiring chefs and bakers
I have progressed beyond the basic level, learning not only culinary skills but also valuable life lessons that no traditional school could teach. The chefs are incredibly generous, always putting in extra work to ensure their students acquire the knowledge and skills needed to advance in their careers.
This academy is an amazing place to learn pastry and culinary arts. They employ a unique approach to education, which I find particularly effective. The chefs are attentive and give honest feedback on our progress, helping us improve continuously. They strike a perfect balance between being supportive and challenging, so students are neither coddled nor overwhelmed.
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