Do I need a computer for the online courses?
You can access and use the courses from any device, tablets, mobile phone, laptop, as long as you have an internet connection.
Do I need to purchase books or other materials?
For the online program, it is designed to be done with standard kitchen equipment
(You will be guided)
What cooking equipment is required for the course?
For the on-site program, all professional equipment will be provided.
For the online program, it is designed to be done with standard kitchen equipment and appliances.
*For both programs, you will be guided.
Why some programs are not available online?
Most of our programs are already available online, some other are available only for private chef training. Soon all our courses are going to be open to the public
How long the Chef Pro/Esential program take?
Your pace, you take the time you need whenever and wherever you like,
Some cook are already in the profession and could accomplish the program in less than 3 month.
The program requires an industry externship?
Most of the programs requires a 6-week industry externship,
at Creative Cuisine Culinary Institute, the accent is given to freedom, we consider that you are doing this training for your reasons, so you don't need a internship proof, ("if you plan to be your own boss, you would certainly prefer to use your time to develop your own business")
Only the online program offers some Limited offers (for new program launch)
Why Choose Online? which one is better?
Both content are identical and serious, the difference is the freedom;
only the online program gives you the flexibility or the freedom to:
work at your pace,
be able to travel and learn from anywhere
to start, stop and finish the training whenever you want,
work at the same time
develop or run your business or project at the same time.
you can work in your company at the same time or run your business, or take care of your kids, you are free of your progression pace.
eventually if your plan is to mix holidays and cooking courses, the on-site program or on-site workshops could be a good option.
Can I really learn how to cook online?
The answer is a resounding yes! CCCI have worked for more than two years specifically on that point and went even further, not only to learn to cook properly, but also become a proper accomplished Chef, all from online courses.
through our videos, photos, chef-instructions, courses, all the techniques and methods taught in the French professional culinary schools becomes accessible.
ALL our online students are now running a successful restaurant or food business, and must be called "Chef"..
Can I find french cooking classes online from other sources?
You can find a lot of classes and courses online, even for free on youtube, but none are offering a complete traditional classic french culinary base education,
They won't give you the necessary understanding of the classic bases to be an accomplished chef.
Do the Professional Program provide a certificate?
Yes, for both on-site and online programs, the creative cuisine culinary institute is going to give you a certificate upon completion.
CCCI is the only accredited online culinary program in France, by the French Committee of Culinary Education FCCE.
Can I learn to cook with Youtube ?
There are lots of recipes available on YouTube, however, you could cook them all without ever becoming a good cook, let alone a chef.
How do I get graded on my cooking assignments if the instructor is not there to see it or taste it?
to ensure you are getting accurate feedback and grading. You will have to answer simple questions in Quizzes, and at some points, you can send us pictures of your preparations: (when you are realizing the recipe, take pictures of the steps and the dish; example: a picture of the Ingredients, a picture before and after baking, a picture of your food plated.)
After you’ve submitted your pics, our chef educators will carefully review your quizzes, pictures and validate your level
Do the courses guarantee credit?
Does this Guarantee I’ll be accepted at an eventual university?
No, we don’t guarantee that all universities and colleges will accept the courses for credit. The option to grant credit always belongs to the college or university and will depend on other credits you may have earned, your previous education background, and other individual factors. CCCI is offering a high quality training however CCCI do not and cannot “grant credit”. There is no International Diploma, all countries have their laws, standards and educational regulations, in consequence nobody can guarantee that your background education level is suitable for the studies you would like to access in the future in any country, AND we can not guarantee that our programs are going to be recognized in the equivalence of qualifications level or diploma of any country's educational system .
Will I become a Chef upon completion of the Chef pro/Chef essentials program?
Absolutely, the program is designed for this purpose
Can I enroll if I am under 18 Years Old?
You can not apply for on-site curriculum and for online courses, but your parents or someone responsible can buy online program and monitor your practice.
Are There Prerequisites Or Things I Need To Learn Before Enrolling?
No! All of our courses are meant for amateur without any backgrounds.
*For the Innovative chef toolbox, if you have never cooked anything, we recommend that you take the Chef essential/pro courses first
If I Just Complete One Or Two Courses, Could I Still Obtain a Certificate ?
Yes! Each course has its own Certificate. You don’t have to take all of them, just the ones you’d like.
Do I have to pay my tuition all at once or do I have other options?
For the online program you need to pay in once
