Program Information
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Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus, Online Campus
- Pathway: Creative Arts, Design & Media
- Program Code: 05-314-1
- Offering: In-Person, Online
- Degree Type: Badge
- Start Dates: Based on individual program
About the Badge
Demonstrated knowledge & understanding of the basic fundamentals of baking and pastry preparation, food safety, and current baking and pastry industry trends.HOW TO earn a Badge
MATC’s digital badges are an easy way for earners to share their verifiable knowledge and skills both socially and professionally.
All MATC’s digital badges are earned when the identified course(s) within the badge are all completed with a grade of C or better. This more immediate method of delivering credentials allows our students to showcase their hard-earned skills faster and stand out to employers sooner.
Earning Criteria
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CULART-100 | Introduction to the Food Service & Hospitality Industry | 1-credit college-level course |
| BAKING-120 | Basic Baking Techniques | 3-credits college-level course |
| BAKING-122 | Baking Principles and Ingredient Functions | 3-credits college-level course |
| CULMGT-112 | Food Service Sanitation | 2-credit college-level course |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 9 |
The cost of earning a digital badge is paid through tuition. If you are applying for the badge only, options include paying in full, a payment plan, or third-party sponsorship, however you will not be eligible for Financial Aid. If you earn the badge as part of a larger technical diploma or associate degree program, tuition also may be covered through Financial Aid.
Related Programs
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Learn how the science of managing food and nutrition helps promote good health. Dietetic technicians typically work as a member of the food service or healthcare team. MATC’s program includes supervised clinical and field experiences. Graduates are eligible for technician membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and will receive the title Nutrition and Dietetic Technician Registered (NDTR) after successfully completing the national registration exam.
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