Overview

Next Intake Dates:
12 January 2026
9 March 2026
18 May 2026
20 July 2026
21 September 2026
16 November 2026

The Advanced Diploma in Pastry and Bakery Arts at APCA is a world-class program designed for aspiring pastry chefs, artisan bakers, and future food entrepreneurs. Over 9 intensive months, students gain hands-on training in classic French patisserie, artisan breadmaking, modern plated desserts, chocolate work, and sugar artistry—guided by globally renowned chefs and pastry champions.

Graduates are career-ready, with the option to pursue paid international internships in countries like France, Italy, Spain, Australia, the Maldives, and Mauritius. Whether you're aiming to open your own bakery or work in patisseries across the world, this advanced diploma sets the foundation for a global pastry career.

  • STRUCTURE

    90% Hands-on Training + 10% Theory

  • CERTIFICATION

    Advanced Diploma City & Guilds, UK

  • BONUS UPON GRADUATION

    2 Years access to APCA Chef Online

    Job & internship placement in Malaysia

    1 Complimentary masterclass at Asia Pastry Forum

  • INTERNATIONAL PAID INTERNSHIP

    France: 6 months paid internship *OPTIONAL
    Spain: 6–9 months paid Internship *OPTIONAL
    Italy: 8–11 months internship *OPTIONAL
    Maldives & Mauritius: 6 months internship *OPTIONAL
    Australia: 1 year internship and job placement (*Minimum of 1 Year Working Experience)
    Belgium: 3 months paid internship *OPTIONAL

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Basic Module

  • Theory on Food Hygiene & Sanitation
  • Basic Boulangerie
  • Laminated Dough & Paste
  • Tart, Pie & Flan
  • Biscuit, Cookies & Macaron
  • Traditional Entremet
  • Basic Petit Gateau
  • Classic French Pastry
  • Cafe Plated Dessert
  • Chocolate & Praline
  • Basic Cake Designing with Fondant
  • Basic Assessment
Basic Module
Intermediate Module

Intermediate Module

  • Theory on Food Preparation & Technique
  • Preferment Based Boulangerie
  • Specialised Viennoiserie
  • Japanese French Pastry
  • Contemporary French Pastry
  • Bonbon, Ganache & Confection
  • Restaurant Plated Dessert
  • Traditional French Travel Cake
  • Chocolate Display & Decoration
  • Basic Sugar Display
  • Cake Designing with Royal Icing
  • Intermediate Assessment

Advanced Module

  • Theory on Supervisory Skill & Business Management
  • Artisanal Bread, Sourdough, Levain
  • Modern French Pastry
  • Fine Dining Plated Dessert
  • Modern French Tart
  • Savory Canape for High Tea
  • Ice Cream, Sorbet & Gelato
  • Panning, Beans to Bar, Candy
  • Chocolate Sculpting & Designing
  • Modern Sugar Display
  • Celebration Cake Making & Decorating
  • Advanced Assessment
Advanced Module

Chef Educators

Chef Niklesh Sharma Chef Niklesh Sharma

Chef Niklesh Sharma

Founder & Managing Director of APCA

Chef Tan Wei Loon Chef Tan Wei Loon

Chef Tan Wei Loon

World Pastry Champion

Chef Lim Chin Kheng Chef Lim Chin Kheng

Chef Lim Chin Kheng

Director of Pastry Studies

Chef Thaddeus Vio Pellu Chef Thaddeus Vio Pellu

Chef Thaddeus Vio Pellu

Pastry Chef & Master Chocolate Sculptor

Chef Charles Lim Chef Charles Lim

Chef Charles Lim

Executive Pastry Chef

Chef Mun Pui Teng Chef Mun Pui Teng

Chef Mun Pui Teng

Executive Pastry Chef

Chef Foo Yi Qing Chef Foo Yi Qing

Chef Foo Yi Qing

Pastry Chef

Chef Deanna Rahman Chef Deanna Rahman

Chef Deanna Rahman

Pastry Chef

Chef Ahmad Haidzir Chef Ahmad Haidzir

Chef Ahmad Haidzir

Director of Culinary Studies

Chef Fauzan Martin Chef Fauzan Martin

Chef Fauzan Martin

Chef de Cuisine

Chef Jean Francois Arnaud Chef Jean Francois Arnaud

Chef Jean Francois Arnaud

MOF (VISITING GUEST CHEF)

Chef Pierre Henri Roullard Chef Pierre Henri Roullard

Chef Pierre Henri Roullard

MOF (VISITING GUEST CHEF)

Chef Gabriel Le Quang Chef Gabriel Le Quang

Chef Gabriel Le Quang

MOF (VISITING GUEST CHEF)

Chef Lawrence Cheong Chef Lawrence Cheong

Chef Lawrence Cheong

Master Chef ( Visiting Guest Chef)

Chef Jerome Chaucesse Chef Jerome Chaucesse

Chef Jerome Chaucesse

MOF (VISITING GUEST CHEF)

Chef Wang Qing Chef Wang Qing

Chef Wang Qing

Master Chef ( Visiting Guest Chef)

Chef Vincent Guerlais Chef Vincent Guerlais

Chef Vincent Guerlais

Master Chef ( Visiting Guest Chef)

Chef Yoo Si Yeon Chef Yoo Si Yeon

Chef Yoo Si Yeon

Master Chef ( Visiting Guest Chef)

Chef Joaquin Soriano Chef Joaquin Soriano

Chef Joaquin Soriano

Master Chef ( Visiting Guest Chef)

Chef Marike van Beurden Chef Marike van Beurden

Chef Marike van Beurden

Master Chef ( Visiting Guest Chef)

Chef Jérémy Massing Chef Jérémy Massing

Chef Jérémy Massing

Master Chef ( Visiting Guest Chef)

Chef Sebastien Chevallier Chef Sebastien Chevallier

Chef Sebastien Chevallier

MOF (VISITING GUEST CHEF)

Chef Martin Lippo Chef Martin Lippo

Chef Martin Lippo

Master Chef ( Visiting Guest Chef)

Chef Yusuke Aoki Chef Yusuke Aoki

Chef Yusuke Aoki

Master Chef ( Visiting Guest Chef)

Chef Aurelien Trottier Chef Aurelien Trottier

Chef Aurelien Trottier

Master Chef ( Visiting Guest Chef)

Chef Emmanuele Forcone Chef Emmanuele Forcone

Chef Emmanuele Forcone

World Pastry Champion

Chef Christophe Morel Chef Christophe Morel

Chef Christophe Morel

Master Chef ( Visiting Guest Chef)

Chef Alain Chartier Chef Alain Chartier

Chef Alain Chartier

MOF (VISITING GUEST CHEF)

Chef Garuharu Seoul Chef Garuharu Seoul

Chef Garuharu Seoul

Master Chef ( Visiting Guest Chef)

Chef Arnaud Larher Chef Arnaud Larher

Chef Arnaud Larher

MOF (VISITING GUEST CHEF)

What students are saying

I a ended the Intensive Pastry Course and am truly grateful to have crossed paths with the passionate and experienced chefs at APCA Malaysia. They went above and beyond to deliver on APCA’s promises

Cassandra Ang Yuan Sin

Advanced Diploma in Pastry & Bakery Arts, January 2024
Student Chef
The Academy of Pastry and Culinary Arts Malaysia has been a life-changing experience for me. I can't say enough about the quality of educa on and the incredible journey it offers to aspiring chefs and bakers

Ng Kit Yong

Advanced Diploma in Pastry & Bakery Arts, January 2024
Student Chef
My learning experience at APCA has been amazing and exceeded myexpectation. The chef here are not only incredibly knowledgeable and skilled but also genuinely passionate about teaching. They make sure every student feels supported, offering personalized guidance and construcGve feedback that truly helped me grow.

Rachel Chan

Advanced Diploma in Pastry & Bakery Arts, January 2024
Student Chef

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