Overview

Next Intake Dates
18 January 2027
22 March 2027 
19 July 2027
20 September 2027


The Advanced Diploma in Culinary Arts at APCA is a comprehensive 9-month program crafted for those who aspire to become professional chefs in today’s global culinary landscape. Students receive hands-on training in classical and modern cuisine, international cooking techniques, hotels culinary, fine dining plating, kitchen operations, and more, mentored by award-winning chefs and professional chef educators.

With access to paid international internship opportunities in destinations like France, Spain, Italy, Australia, Belgium, and Maldives, this program equips graduates with the skills, creativity, confidence, and global exposure needed to thrive in top kitchens or launch versatile culinary careers worldwide.

• 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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