Baking Skills (Online) at Centennial College - Program overview

Program overview

Admission Requirements

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Last updated on 2025-08-06

Program overview

Program Overview

The Baking Skills (Online) program is tailored to meet the growing demands of the baking industry. Whether you aim to work for a large bakery or start your own baking business, this program equips you with essential baking skills. It covers everything from fine decorating techniques to large quantity production, ensuring you are job-ready upon graduation. Additionally, students will earn vital industry certifications such as Smart Serve, Safe Food Handlers, and CPR. The program is designed to deliver the same outcomes as the in-person Baking Skills program, allowing students to participate in online activities and live virtual classes with experienced faculty.

Program Structure

The Baking Skills (Online) program is structured to be completed in 1 year over 2 semesters. This online format allows students to engage in regular online activities and attend live virtual classes, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. Students will need to purchase specific small wares and tools before each semester to complete practical exercises and assignments. Access to a stable internet connection and a basic kitchen setup is essential, including a stove, oven, and a tabletop mixer. The program is designed to be flexible, catering to both domestic and international students.

Featured Experiences

Live virtual classes with experienced faculty.
Hands-on practical exercises conducted in a home kitchen environment.
Industry certifications such as Smart Serve, Safe Food Handlers, and CPR.
Access to a list of required tools and small wares for practical assignments.
Engagement in regular online activities to enhance learning.

Career Options

Commercial Baker: Responsible for producing a variety of baked goods in a commercial setting, ensuring quality and consistency.
Production Baker: Focuses on large-scale baking operations, often in a factory or bakery, managing the production line.
Cake Decorator: Specializes in designing and decorating cakes for various occasions, utilizing artistic skills and techniques.
Food Manufacturer: Works in the production of baked goods, overseeing the manufacturing process and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Baking Business Owner: Launches and manages a personal baking business, from product development to marketing and sales.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

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Last updated on 2025-08-06

Program overview

Academic Requirements

The Baking Skills (Online) program has specific academic requirements that prospective students must meet to be eligible for admission. Here are the key requirements:

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older).
Grade 12 English (C or U), or equivalent (minimum grade required), or take the Centennial English Admission Test.

For international students, the following requirements apply:

Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

It is important to note that students must also have access to a stable internet connection, a handheld electronic device such as a smartphone or digital camera to record their work, and a basic kitchen setup with necessary tools for practical exercises.

If you have any questions or need further clarification regarding the admission requirements, please feel free to contact LOA Portal's advisors for support.

Language Requirements

To apply for the Baking Skills (Online) program at Centennial College, applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency through one of the following recognized English proficiency tests:

English Proficiency Test	Certificate Programs	Diploma Programs	Degree Programs
CAEL- CE and CAEL- Online	Overall 60	Overall 60, Writing score 60	Overall 70, Writing score 60
TOEFL iBT	67 (minimum Reading -16 and minimum Writing – 23)	81 (minimum Reading - 19 and minimum Writing - 23)	81 (minimum Reading - 19 and minimum Writing - 23)
Michigan English Test (MET)	56-57	58-60	61+
IELTS Academic	6.0 with no band score less than 5.5	6.5 with no band score less than 6.0	6.5 with no band score less than 6.0
Pearson Test of English (Academic)	51+	58+	60+
International Test of English Proficiency (iTEP)	3.7+	3.9+	4.1+
Cambridge English Exams: Proficiency (CPE), Advanced (CAE), First (FCE)	167-169	170-179	180+
Language Cert Academic	65-69. No individual skill score less than 60	70-74. No individual score skill score less than 65	70-74. No individual skill score less than 65
Duolingo	105-114	125+

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DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.

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Last updated on 2025-12-06

Program overview

Intake	Status	Open date to apply	Deadline to apply	Campus
January 2026	Open	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
September 2026	Open	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
January 2027	Open	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available