This program will explore the industry standards and prepare students for a rewarding career in the field. It is made up of six different key topics:

• Professional Cooking
• Professional Catering
• Principles of Marketing
• Start Your Own Catering Business
• Microsoft Excel
• Better Interpersonal Communication

It explores professional techniques and methods for creating hundreds of recipes both traditional and contemporary. From cooking meat, poultry, and game, to preparing purely vegetarian dishes, to baking cakes, pies and pastries. The Professional Catering course will take students through all the steps involved in operating a successful catering business. From planning an event step-by-step, to developing a full menu, to managing clients and employees, this course offers solutions and considerations for all types of related issues that may arise. Additionally covering marketing your business, excel for tracking (things such as customers, assets, expenses, etc.), and communication skills; all things vital to staritng and running a successful cooking and catering business.

Includes Materials: Amazon ebooks

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Requirements: You’ll need a PC running Windows 98 or Windows XP. You’ll also need an Internet connection and e-mail capability. Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Acrobat Reader are required for this course.

You will receive a password and log-in information via email within 3-5 business days of registering for this course. Course materials are included and will be mailed to you within 10 business days. You have 12 months to complete this course. You must make an 70 or higher as your final grade to successfully complete the course and receive a certificate of completion.

There are no refunds for this course.

If you have questions about this course, please contact the online coordinator at 470-578-6693 or online@kennesaw.edu.