This certificate focuses on the baking fundamentals, such as doughs, pastries and fillings, basic cakes and decorating, custards, plated desserts, and petits fours pastries.  Upon completion, the students will have competency in basic requirements to obtain a job in the baking field. Courses include CUL 110 Sanitation and Safety, CUL 142 Fundamentals of Food, CUL 160 Baking I, CUL 260 Baking II, and BPA 120 Petits Fours and Pastries. These classes are offered both day and night.  This certificate can be finished in 16 weeks and totals 16 credit hours.