The Art Institutes system of schools is a leading educator of students in the creative and applied arts, including design, media, fashion, and culinary programs. Every program of study offered to you is regularly reviewed by industry leaders, advisors, and employers for relevance in the marketplace. Changes are made, if necessary, to integrate subject matter into the curriculum so that our degree programs reflect the way things are done in the real world of work. Programs listed are not offered at all locations.

Get your career cooking. California Culinary Academy is located in San Francisco, one of the nation's culinary capitals. Students can receive the challenging hands-on experience they need to prepare for a career in culinary arts or hospitality. Occupational Associate degrees are available in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts or Le Cordon Bleu Hospitality & Restaurant Management. Certificates are available in Baking and Pastry Arts. Have the opportunity to gain the proficiency you need to work at fine restaurants, top hotels, posh resorts, luxury cruise ships, pastry shops, and more.

Train with some of the best. If you have a passion for food, the California School of Culinary Arts, located in Pasadena, CA, can help prepare you for success. Learn from industry trained Chef Instructors committed to excellence. Graduate from Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts Program in as little as 15 months and take advantage of job placement assistance.

If you are interested in a career in Computer Office Administration, Accounting, or Medical Office Administration/Billing and Medical Assisting, Central Coast College can help. Since 1983, we've been providing people just like you with the specialized curriculum and career training they need to get the career they have always wanted. Learn from a faculty that shares knowledge and real-world experience.

Kitchen Academy's Accelerated Training System™ has been designed by chefs, and can prepare you for your culinary career in as little as 30 weeks. The Kitchen Academy program is built upon the techniques you need to thrive in today's culinary environment, and will put you in the kitchen from day one working at a customized workstation with professional equipment, experienced instructors and all the support you need. You can graduate prepared to go to work in the fast-paced world of a professional kitchen.