Master's Degree in White Arts: Become an expert in pastry and baking
TheMaster's Degree in White Artsof the Congusto Institute of Milan is designed for those who wish to specialize inpastry making and bakingWith a practical, up-to-date, and professional approach. Led by master pastry chef Marco Pedron, former pastry chef for Carlo Cracco and a member of APEI, the program offers comprehensive training for entering the professional world.
Why choose the Master's in White Arts
- Specialized training for working in laboratories, pastry shops and bakeries
- Qualified teachers with real experience in the sector
- Focus on trends, new technologies and innovative formats
- Closed-number classes (maximum 12 participants)
- Laboratories equipped with ovens, mixers and professional tools
- Guaranteed internship in selected establishments: pastry shops, bakeries, gourmet pizzerias
- Final certificate and skills certification recognized in Europe
- Possibility of obtaining professional qualification as a baking technician manager*
What you will learn
- Professional pastry shop
Classic and modern techniques, mignon, baked cakes, restaurant desserts, chocolate - Bread making and leavened products
Artisanal bread making, direct and indirect kneading techniques, focaccia, pizza, Viennese pastries - Food technology and chemistry
Understanding ingredients, processes and reactions during preparation - Laboratory management
Work organization, hygiene, safety, production flows - Innovative pastry and bakery
Healthy, plant-based, gluten-free preparations and creative alternatives - Marketing and communication
Personal branding, social media, starting and running a business - Professional coaching
Mindset development, stress management, and career guidance
Learning method
TheMaster's Degree in White ArtsIt stands out for its intensive, practical and real-world approach:
- Daily practical lessons in the laboratory
- Masterclass with guests and industry professionals
- Intermediate tests and final exam
- Curricular internship in selected facilities
- Constant classroom tutoring for each student
- Access to the Congusto by Italian Gourmet bookstore
What does the tuition include?
- Two customized Congusto uniforms
- KitchenAid planetary mixer
- Complete teaching material
- Copy of the magazines “Il Pasticcere e Gelatiere Italiano” and “Il Panificatore Italiano”
Who can participate
TheMaster's Degree in White ArtsIt is open to people between 18 and 45 years old, even without previous experience, who want to transform their passion for pastry making and baking into a real profession.
A path 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 a test (practical + oral) to obtain theCertificate of Technical Manager of the bakery production activity, as required by regional law no. 10/2013. The exam is open to those who have attended at least 90% of the classes. The commission is appointed by the Lombardy Region.
