Master in White Arts: become an expert in pastry and baking
The Master in White Artsat the Congusto Institute in Milan is designed for those who wish to specialize in pastry and bakingwith a practical, up-to-date, and professional approach. With the educational involvement of master baker Matteo Cunsolo, President of the Bakers Association of Milan and Province and President of the Richemont Club Italy, the program offers comprehensive preparation for entering the workforce.
Why choose the Master in White Arts
- Specialized training for working in workshops, pastry shops, and bakeries
- Qualified instructors with real-world industry experience
- Focus on trends, new technologies, and innovative formats
- Limited enrollment classes (maximum 12 participants)
- Workshops equipped with professional ovens, mixers, and tools
- Guaranteed internship in selected establishments: pastry shops, bakeries, gourmet pizzerias
- Final certificate and competence certification recognized in Europe
- Possibility of obtaining professional qualification as a technical manager of baking*
What you will learn
- Professional pastry
Classic and modern techniques, mignon, baked cakes, restaurant desserts, chocolate - Baking and leavened products
Artisanal baking, direct and indirect dough techniques, focaccias, pizzas, viennoiserie - Food technology and chemistry
Understanding ingredients, processes, and reactions during preparation - Workshop management
Work organization, hygiene, safety, production flows - Innovative pastry and baking
Health-conscious, plant-based, gluten-free preparations, and creative alternatives - Marketing and communication
Personal branding, social media, starting and managing a business - Professional coaching
Mindset development, stress management, and career guidance
Learning method
The Master in White Artsstands out for its intensive, practical, and real-world oriented approach:
- Daily practical lessons in the laboratory
- Masterclasses with guests and industry professionals
- Intermediate assessments and final exam
- Curricular internship in selected establishments
- Constant classroom tutoring for each student
- Access to the Congusto by Italian Gourmet library
What the tuition includes
- Two personalized Congusto uniforms
- KitchenAid stand mixer
- Complete teaching materials
- Copy of the magazines “Il Pasticcere e Gelatiere Italiano” and “Il Panificatore Italiano”
Who can participate
The Master in White Artsis open to individuals between 18 and 45 years old, even without prior experience, who want to turn their passion for pastry and baking into a real profession.
A program with added value
- Official recognition by the Lombardy Region
- No extra costs for preparatory courses
- Complete and inclusive professional qualification
Professional qualification
At the end of the baking module, it is possible to take an exam (practical + oral) to obtain the certificate of Technical Manager for baking production activities, in accordance with Regional Law no. 10/2013. The exam is reserved for those who have attended at least 90% of the total hours. The commission is appointed by the Lombardy Region.
