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Baking Essentials Training
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Summary

Price
£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand
Duration
1.4 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
Assessment details
  • Final Exam (included in price)
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students
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Overview

Baking is both an art and a science, requiring a balance of creativity, precision, and technique. The Baking Essentials Training course provides a complete introduction to the skills, methods, and knowledge needed to produce high-quality baked goods with confidence. Whether you are an enthusiastic beginner or someone looking to refine your skills, this course will guide you step-by-step through the fundamentals of baking.

You will begin by learning about baking safety, hygiene, and essential terminology, ensuring you can work effectively and confidently in the kitchen. From understanding the role of flour, sugar, fats, and leavening agents to mastering core mixing methods, the course builds a strong technical foundation that will allow you to bake with consistency and creativity.

You will also explore the different categories of baked goods, including quick breads, biscuits, cookies, and cakes, before moving on to pastry fundamentals like shortcrust and puff pastry. The course incorporates practical demonstrations and projects to help you develop hands-on skills, from controlling oven temperatures to decorating cakes.

As part of your learning experience, you will benefit from:

  • Free final exam to confirm your baking knowledge and skills

  • Official course completion certificate upon successful completion

  • Delivered by a CPD-registered, UKRLP-listed, and AHOT-recognised provider, ensuring industry-standard training in baking

The flexible online delivery means you can learn at your own pace, making it perfect for home bakers, aspiring professionals, and anyone passionate about baking. By the end of the programme, you will have the skills and confidence to produce a variety of baked goods with professional results.

Certificates

Reed Courses Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

Assessment details

Final Exam

Included in course price

Curriculum

10
sections
25
lectures
1h 23m
total

Course media

Description

The Baking Essentials Training course offers a structured journey through the world of baking, covering everything from foundational knowledge to advanced techniques.

Your training begins with an introduction to baking principles, including kitchen safety, hygiene, and terminology that will allow you to follow recipes and instructions with precision. You will then move on to an in-depth study of ingredients, exploring different types of flour, sugar, and fats, as well as their functions in various baked goods.

The module on leavening agents covers baking soda, baking powder, and yeast, showing you how each works to create texture, rise, and flavour. You will practise core mixing methods such as the creaming, muffin, and biscuit methods, learning when and how to apply each for the best results.

In the equipment and tools section, you will discover how to select bakeware, use essential baking tools, and control oven temperatures for consistent outcomes. The course then takes you through the main categories of baked goods, from quick breads to sponge and butter cakes, before introducing pastry techniques, including making shortcrust and puff pastry from scratch.

The final section explores advanced and specialised baking topics such as gluten-free and allergen-free baking, as well as cake decoration basics. You will complete practical projects to apply your skills, culminating in a final recap to reinforce your knowledge.

Certification
Upon successful completion of the Baking Essentials Training course, learners will receive an instant, free digital certificate as official recognition of their achievement.

Delivered by Course Line, an award-winning educational brand, this programme ensures you gain not only the technical skills to bake successfully but also the confidence to experiment and develop your own baking style.

Who is this course for?

This course is perfect for beginners who want to learn baking from the ground up, as well as for home bakers seeking to improve their techniques and expand their recipe repertoire. It is also suitable for aspiring pastry chefs, culinary students, and food enthusiasts who wish to develop a professional approach to baking.

Those considering a career in the food industry will find this course a valuable stepping stone, while hobbyists can use it to enhance their enjoyment and creativity in the kitchen. Adult learners returning to education and international students seeking UK-standard baking training will also benefit from the course’s flexibility and clear structure.

Requirements

Learners should have a basic understanding of written English, access to a kitchen with standard baking equipment, and a computer or tablet with internet connectivity. A willingness to practise regularly will help you get the most out of this training.

Career path

Graduates can pursue roles such as Baker, Pastry Chef, Cake Decorator, or start their own baking business, with opportunities in bakeries, catering, hospitality, and food retail.

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This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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