Overview

2026 Intake Dates:
12 January 2026, 18 May 2026, 20 July 2026, 21 September 2026

The Advanced Diploma in Culinary Arts at APCA is a comprehensive 9-month program crafted for those who aspire to become professional chefs in today’s global culinary landscape. Students receive hands-on training in classical and modern cuisine, international cooking techniques, hotels culinary, fine dining plating, kitchen operations, and more—mentored by award-winning chefs with global experience.

With access to paid international internship opportunities in destinations like France, Spain, Italy, Australia, the Maldives, and Mauritius, this program equips graduates with the skills, creativity, confidence, and global exposure needed to thrive in top kitchens or launch versatile culinary careers worldwide.

  • 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)

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Basic Module

  • Theory on Food Hygiene & Sanitation
  • Knife Skill
  • Vegetable
  • Egg
  • Potato
  • Stock & Sauce
  • Soup
  • Grain & Pasta
  • Fish & Shellfish
  • Beef & Poultry
  • Plated Dessert
  • Basic Assessment
Basic Module
Intermediate Module

Intermediate Module

  • Theory on Food Preparation & Technique
  • Malaysian Cuisine
  • Farm to Table
  • Game & Lamb
  • Food Preservation & Vinaigrette
  • Thai Cuisine
  • Complex Sauce
  • Forcemeat & Process Product
  • Bread
  • Modern French Pastry
  • Plated Dessert
  • Intermediate Assessment

Advanced Module

  • Theory on Supervisory Skill & Business Management
  • Molecular & Sous Vide
  • French Cuisine
  • Fusion Cuisine
  • Italian Cuisine
  • Japanese Cuisine
  • Tapas / Amuse-bouche
  • Progressive Cuisine
  • Ice Cream
  • Savory Canape
  • Plated Dessert
  • Advanced Assessment
Advanced Module

Chef Educators

Chef Niklesh Sharma Chef Niklesh Sharma

Chef Niklesh Sharma

Founder & Managing Director of APCA

Chef Tan Wei Loon Chef Tan Wei Loon

Chef Tan Wei Loon

World Pastry Champion

Chef Lim Chin Kheng Chef Lim Chin Kheng

Chef Lim Chin Kheng

Director of Pastry Studies

Chef Thaddeus Vio Pellu Chef Thaddeus Vio Pellu

Chef Thaddeus Vio Pellu

Pastry Chef & Master Chocolate Sculptor

Chef Charles Lim Chef Charles Lim

Chef Charles Lim

Executive Pastry Chef

Chef Edison Lee Yung Hoe Chef Edison Lee Yung Hoe

Chef Edison Lee Yung Hoe

Pastry Chef

Chef Mun Pui Teng Chef Mun Pui Teng

Chef Mun Pui Teng

Executive Pastry Chef

Chef Foo Yi Qing Chef Foo Yi Qing

Chef Foo Yi Qing

Pastry Chef

Chef Deanna Rahman Chef Deanna Rahman

Chef Deanna Rahman

Pastry Chef

Chef Tiffany Gail Rajayah Chef Tiffany Gail Rajayah

Chef Tiffany Gail Rajayah

Assistant Pastry Chef

Chef Ahmad Haidzir Chef Ahmad Haidzir

Chef Ahmad Haidzir

Director of Culinary Studies

Chef Fauzan Martin Chef Fauzan Martin

Chef Fauzan Martin

Chef de Cuisine

Chef Jean Francois Arnaud Chef Jean Francois Arnaud

Chef Jean Francois Arnaud

MOF (VISITING GUEST CHEF)

Chef Pierre Henri Roullard Chef Pierre Henri Roullard

Chef Pierre Henri Roullard

MOF (VISITING GUEST CHEF)

Chef Gabriel Le Quang Chef Gabriel Le Quang

Chef Gabriel Le Quang

MOF (VISITING GUEST CHEF)

Chef Lawrence Cheong Chef Lawrence Cheong

Chef Lawrence Cheong

Master Chef ( Visiting Guest Chef)

Chef Jerome Chaucesse Chef Jerome Chaucesse

Chef Jerome Chaucesse

MOF (VISITING GUEST CHEF)

Chef Wang Qing Chef Wang Qing

Chef Wang Qing

Master Chef ( Visiting Guest Chef)

Chef Vincent Guerlais Chef Vincent Guerlais

Chef Vincent Guerlais

Master Chef ( Visiting Guest Chef)

Chef Yoo Si Yeon Chef Yoo Si Yeon

Chef Yoo Si Yeon

Master Chef ( Visiting Guest Chef)

Chef Joaquin Soriano Chef Joaquin Soriano

Chef Joaquin Soriano

Master Chef ( Visiting Guest Chef)

Chef Marike van Beurden Chef Marike van Beurden

Chef Marike van Beurden

Master Chef ( Visiting Guest Chef)

Chef Jérémy Massing Chef Jérémy Massing

Chef Jérémy Massing

Master Chef ( Visiting Guest Chef)

Chef Sebastien Chevallier Chef Sebastien Chevallier

Chef Sebastien Chevallier

MOF (VISITING GUEST CHEF)

Chef Martin Lippo Chef Martin Lippo

Chef Martin Lippo

Master Chef ( Visiting Guest Chef)

Chef Yusuke Aoki Chef Yusuke Aoki

Chef Yusuke Aoki

Master Chef ( Visiting Guest Chef)

Chef Aurelien Trottier Chef Aurelien Trottier

Chef Aurelien Trottier

Master Chef ( Visiting Guest Chef)

Chef Emmanuele Forcone Chef Emmanuele Forcone

Chef Emmanuele Forcone

World Pastry Champion

Chef Christophe Morel Chef Christophe Morel

Chef Christophe Morel

Master Chef ( Visiting Guest Chef)

Chef Alain Chartier Chef Alain Chartier

Chef Alain Chartier

MOF (VISITING GUEST CHEF)

Chef Garuharu Seoul Chef Garuharu Seoul

Chef Garuharu Seoul

Master Chef ( Visiting Guest Chef)

Chef Arnaud Larher Chef Arnaud Larher

Chef Arnaud Larher

MOF (VISITING GUEST CHEF)

What students are saying

I a ended the Intensive Pastry Course and am truly grateful to have crossed paths with the passionate and experienced chefs at APCA Malaysia. They went above and beyond to deliver on APCA’s promises

Cassandra Ang Yuan Sin

Advanced Diploma in Pastry & Bakery Arts, January 2024
Student Chef
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

Ng Kit Yong

Advanced Diploma in Pastry & Bakery Arts, January 2024
Student Chef
My learning experience at APCA has been amazing and exceeded myexpectation. The chef here are not only incredibly knowledgeable and skilled but also genuinely passionate about teaching. They make sure every student feels supported, offering personalized guidance and construcGve feedback that truly helped me grow.

Rachel Chan

Advanced Diploma in Pastry & Bakery Arts, January 2024
Student Chef

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