Course not currently available
Online Cupcake & Baking Course – Accredited
Course
Online
Description
-
Type
Course
-
Level
Beginner
-
Methodology
Online
-
Duration
Flexible
Do you have a love for Baking? Have you ever thought about obtaining a qualification in Cupcake making or cake making or training so you can run a business selling cupcakes and cakes?
With the only IVCAS accredited cupcake and baking course you can become qualified just like thousands of other people who have taken our courses. For a one-off fee you can study online and complete the course in about 15 hours.
The comprehensive syllabus is supported by experienced tutors who are there to help you through email. With 20 modules to cover, you can learn everything from ‘cupcakes and muffins to ‘running your own business.
Your qualification will be recognised and can be checked for validity by all of your future clients too! Take a step in the right direction and get your Cupcake and Baking Accreditation today.
About this course
CPD
Reviews
Subjects
- Hygiene
- Staff
- VAT
- Cookery
- Food Hygiene
- Marketing
- Materials
- Decorating
- Cooking
- Baking
- Cake Decorating
- Accredited
- Culinary Arts
- Cakes
- Cooking Classes
- Pastry Chef
- Patisserie
- Christmas Cakes
- Cupcakes
- Icing
- Muffins
Teachers and trainers (1)
Online Tutor
Available Monday - Friday 9-5
Course programme
Module 1
Introduction
Cupcake and cake baking takes talent, but can be rewarding when you make a wedding complete or someone smile at their birthday. In this module you will learn:
- About Creating Winning Recipes
- About Baking and Decorating
- About Running and Marketing Your Business
- How to Decide on a Niche
- Plus much more...
Module 2
Meeting Clients/ Establishing Requirements for Jobs
Meeting with clients is about establishing your business and your products as the best choice. In this module you will learn:
- Why you should arrange a meeting with potential clients
- About what you should include in your portfolio
- How to dig into the details to make sure nothing is missed
- When you should plan to talk again with the client to finalise details
- Plus much more...
Module 3
Supplies and Equipment Needed
The amount of equipment you need will be based on the size of your business. It is possible to begin selling cupcakes and cakes out of your home via a website before you operate a brick and mortar location. You will learn about:
- Deciding on the Right Supplies
- Baking and Cake Decorating Supplies
- Kitchen Equipment
- Quality versus Savings
- Plus much more...
Module 4
Pricing, Ingredients & Budgeting
Pricing your ingredient and budgeting will be the difference between your cake making being a hobby and a business. You will learn:
- How to work out the cost of materials per batch
- About surcharges for special ingredients
- How to work out what your time is worth
- What basic ingredients you will need
- Plus much more...
Module 5
Cupcakes & Muffins
In this module you will find out about baking cupcakes and muffins. You will learn:
- Finding a recipe and making it your own
- Vegan cupcake recipes
- Muffin recipes
- How to cater for large orders of cupcakes and muffins
- Plus much more...
Module 6
Birthday Cakes
Cakes are always wonderful no matter what the occasion is, and you will certainly have orders in your business for birthday cakes. In this module you will learn:
- How to find the perfect birthday cake recipe
- About fillings for birthday cakes
- Healthier cake recipes you can try
- Icing ideas you can try
- Plus much more...
Wedding Cakes
Wedding cakes are often a mixture of layers and flavours to accommodate most guests and the wedding couple. They can be fairly time consuming and complex. In this module you will learn:
- About finding the perfect recipe for wedding cakes
- What fillings are poular
- What you need to find out from your client at the initial consultation
- How to price and promote your wedding cake service
- Plus much more...
Module 8
Christmas Cakes
This module is going to examine how to come up with recipes as well as talk a little about the tradition of certain cakes You will learn:
- About finding the perfect Christmas cake recipe
- Icing / decorating ideas
- Healthy recipe options
- Christmas cake fillings
- Plus much more...
Module 9
Baking
In this module you will tackle the crux of a cake makers job - baking. You will learn:
- How to keep your cakes moist
- Why it is vital to understand every aspect of your oven
- About rack positions
- The importance of pre-heating and cooking times
- Plus much more...
Module 10
Icing & Working With Chocolate
Icing is a crucial resource to a cake and cupcake caterer and in this module you will discover what it is and how to make it. You will learn:
- About fondants
- How to use icing colourings
- About using buttercream icing
- What ganache is and how to use it on your cakes
- Plus much more...
Module 11
Cake Decorating
No matter how tasty your cakes are if they are not decorated well your customers are likely to not be impressed. Cake decorating is where the skills in baking truly lie. You will learn:
- Piping & how to make a piping bag
- Rosettes & other designs
- How you can embellish your cakes
- The best methods for perfectly stacking your cakes
- Plus much more...
Module 12
Creating Stands and Displays
Regardless of the event, a cake will always look special if it is placed on a cake stand. You will learn:
- What the main uses for cake display stands are
- How to create simple cupcake stands at home
- About wedding cake stands
- The factors you should consider when purchasing wedding cake stands
- Plus much more...
Module 13
Cake Transportation
Cake transportation requires special attention. You do not want to ruin hours of hard work by incorrectly transporting your creations. In this module you will learn:
- How to decide if you or the client is going to transport the cake
- If you have the proper sized vehicle
- How to determine the correct sized box for you cake
- Whether you need help carrying the cake
- Plus much more...
Module 14
Photographing your Cakes
Your business is going to require images of your cakes and cupcakes and you want to make sure that when they are taken you make them look stunning. You will learn:
- Which digital camera is best
- The lenses you should use
- The lighting required for a perfect picture
- What type of backdrops work best when photographing your cakes
- Plus much more...
Module 15
Running Your Own Business
Running your own cupcake business can be done in two ways: from home or a brick and mortar location. You will learn:
- What your overheads will likely be
- How to choose a name for your business
- The software you need to run a cake business
- About employees and benefits
- Plus much more...
Module 16
Marketing and Social Media
Marketing a cupcake baking and cake decorating business is not easy and will take a lot of preparation before you start. In this module you will learn:
- How to market your business offline
- How to market your business online
- The power a website can have
- About brand insights and development
- Plus much more...
Module 17
The do’s and don’ts & what to do when things don't go to plan
There are a number of reasons why cakes do not turn out the way they should . You will learn:
- The do’s and don’ts when baking a cake.
- What to do when things don’t go to plan
- How to handle complaints
- How to provide great customer service
- Plus much more...
Module 18
Health, Safety, and Hygiene
Health and safety includes the hygiene of employees and it is no joke; especially when it comes to the food industry. In this module you will learn:
- About Health and Safety Guidelines
- Legal food inspections and how they effect you
- What your hygiene requirements are
- What is the HACCP
- Plus much more...
Module 19
Accounting, VAT, Tax, Insurance and Record Keeping
Running your own cupcake, cake and cake decorating company comes with a lot of responsibilities including knowing about accounting, VAT, other taxes, and record keeping. In this module you will learn:
- Why accounting is so important
- About VAT & other taxes you have to pay
- About recording keeping and its importance to your business
- How to keep organised with business licenses
- Plus much more...
Module 20
Hiring Staff and Providing Sufficient Training
When you own any business including a cupcake and cake decorating shop, there comes a time when you need to decide if hiring staff is in your best interest. You will learn:
- How to find the best staff for your business
- The best way to interview prospective employees
- How to train your staff
- About employee inspection and creating a hand book
- Plus much more...
Online Cupcake & Baking Course – Accredited