Culinary Skills Essentials

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Program Information

  • Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus, Online Campus
  • Pathway: Creative Arts, Design & Media
  • Program Code: 05-316-1
  • Offering: Online, In-Person
  • Degree Type: Badge
  • Start Dates: Based on individual program

About the Badge

Demonstrated knowledge & understanding of basic fundamentals of food preparation, food safety, current food trends in the food service industry as well the history of culinary arts.

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
CULART-116 Mise en place/Culinary Fundamentals 2-credits college-level course
CULMGT-112 Food Service Sanitation 2-credits college-level course
CULART-128 Vegetables, Starches & Grains 1-credit college-level course
TOTAL CREDITS 6

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.

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Last updated: 05/23/2025