Learn the fundamentals of troubleshooting and repairing commercial food equipment – whether you’re new to the service industry or an experienced service technician in need of a refresher. You’ll gain an understanding of the theories of electricity, gas, and steam as related...

Earn an industry-recognized credential in hospitality! This online course offers an in-depth look at the hospitality industry and provides the skills you need to excel in this exciting career field. Get an overview of operational areas, the latest technological tools, the se...

This course provides a work-based learning experience with a college-approved employer in an area related to the student's program of study thus enhancing student success rate in obtaining certifications ( Front Desk Agent , ServSafe, TIPS, Opera through American Hotel & Lod...

This course provides an overview of the lodging industry and an in-depth look at common line-level positions in hotels. The focus is on positions in the Rooms and the Food and Beverage divisions, including front desk, reservations, housekeeping, bell services, restaurant ser...

This course provides basic training for those interested work as an activity coordinator in a healthcare setting. The NC Division of Facility services require activity coordinators in adult care homes to complete at least 50 hours of training in an approved course. In additi...

Would you like to work as a Barista in a coffee shop? Through hands-on training, this class will help you: master the art of making a perfect cup of coffee; understand the importance of the roasting process, learn to manually pull espresso shots. You’ll also discover how to...

Learn the basics of becoming a bartender. This course will prepare you for bartending through emphasis on ABC Laws, alcohol responsibilities, alcohol awareness, and bar setup. Hands on instruction will be provided on how to make many different drink recipes as well as Online...

Enhance your kitchen and restaurant skills for employment in the culinary/restaurant field – the fastest-growing market segment in today’s economy! You’ll learn how the food industry operates in a business environment as you prepare for work in hotels, restaurants, catering...

This course provides a work-based learning experience with a college-approved employer in an area related to the student's program of study thus enhancing student success rates in obtaining certifications ( American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute). Emphasis is placed...

Would you like to build skills for work in the culinary/restaurant industry? If so, this course is for you! Learn how the food industry operates in a business environment while understanding food service techniques, food safety, and other food production basics. Hands-on tra...

Would you like to have a career in the food service bread making industry? We can help you get there by teaching you the methods and techniques in this hands-on-course. Learn how to turn flour, water, salt, and yeast into a dough that will bake properly and result in a perfe...

This work-based learning course provides a work experience with a college-approved employer in an area related to the student's program of study. The integration of classroom instruction and work experience enhances student success rates in obtaining certifications (Ignitor...

Technicians new to Commercial Food Equipment can discover the fundamentals of Commercial Refrigeration. You can gain an understanding of thermodynamics and learn how commercial refrigeration equipment works. You’ll be able to troubleshoot and repair basic commercial refriger...

Craft beer brewing is on the rise, and this course will help students prepare for entry-level work in a craft brewery. The course includes hands-on training at various Wake County breweries and explores fermentation, cellar operations, instruments, malting, hops, clarificati...

Craft beer brewing is on the rise, and this course (part 2 of 2) will help students prepare for entry-level work in a craft brewery. The course includes hands-on training at various Wake County breweries and explores fermentation, cellar operations, instruments, malting, hop...

This course is designed to train advanced students in local breweries, to prepare them for entry-level positions. The course also emphasizes networking and career skills to help students find employment during or after their internships.

Become one of the highest-scoring kitchens around! Learn what Environmental Health Specialists (your county health inspectors) are looking for in a sanitation inspection. You’ll examine the form inspectors use and learn what its 54 categories really mean!

Are you interested in starting a food truck business? This course will show you how to be a part of the hottest dining trend around! You’ll find out what’s required to operate a mobile food unit safely and legally – licenses and permits; zoning laws; federal, state, and loc...

Calibrate your palate and become a Level 2 Certified Cicerone! This is an essential function for brewers and servers. Students will learn how to keep, serve, evaluate, and pair different styles of beer through group sessions, including tasting tests, to improve their palate...

Learn the principles of safety and sanitation in the food service industry. In North Carolina, a restaurant or food service establishment can receive a two-point deduction on its health inspection grade. NC regulations now require all establishments to have a manager on dut...

Aprende los principios de seguridad y sanidad en la industria del servicio de alimentos. El objetivo de este curso de dos días es capacitar a los profesionales en esta rama enfocándonos en los conceptos básicos de ServSafe® que cumple con el requisito de NC persona a cargo (...

Make your next event extraordinary by learning to plan professional and polished events for any occasion. Discover how to prepare budgets, design programs and invitations, and select music. Tap into your creativity when choosing food and flowers. Learn the latest scheduling...

Get ready to channel your inner bread baker. Bake, taste, and have fun exploring the world of baking! Learn how to bake and create fresh, mouthwatering specialty breads that will brighten any occasion. Our professional artisan bread baker will introduce you to a variety of r...

This course will help participants build the skills and confidence to intervene when necessary to ensure that alcohol is being sold legally and responsibly.

This course allows students to explore careers in hospitality, including food/beverage, hotel/ lodging, and customer service; understand the advantages and challenges of each; and use self-assessment tools to determine which is right for them. The course emphasizes customer...

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the lodging industry and an in-depth look at facets of service and latest trends in the Hospitality Industry. Emphasis is on the latest technology tools that are used in the industry as well as the service philosophy and oper...

Start your career in the hospitality industry with this introductory baking and pastry arts course. Learn the science, techniques and trends of baking from scratch. Discover the basic principles on how to prepare quick breads, basic leavened breads, cakes, cookies, custards,...

This high-level online course teaches you the fundamentals of Lean Six Sigma process improvement and prepares you for success in healthcare, high-tech, government, retail, finance, and hospitality.

Today's technology-based society offers many opportunities to supplement income. Assess your own readiness for earning extra money in our “gig” economy – your outlook and aptitude for using your phone and the internet to take on short-term work assignments. Explore how to fi...