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Ecole Chocolat - Chocolate Making School

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"I was amazed at the amount of information

I need it to know to understand every aspect related to world of chocolate. Every lecture, video and image was greatly educational. I learned much more than I was expecting. Awesome program. Thank you."

- Marguerite,Sept 09 Graduate

"There was an abundance of information made available,

with more depth and detail than I had expected from an online course. I wasn't quite sure how an online chocolate class would work, and even my friends questioned my taking the class. They couldn't imagine that it was possible to learn how to 'do' chocolate online. I don't consider myself very computer literate, but I do search very well. After all, that is how I found the class. However, I was amazed at all the different websites, articles and lectures that were presented to us. I learned more about chocolate than I had ever thought possible.."

- Sheree, Sept 08 Graduate

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Chocolatier School Programs - Courses and Classes in Chocolate Making

We offer a range of chocolate making programs suitable for both beginners and those with some experience in chocolate work. Chocolate making involves very specific knowledge, skill sets and techniques so we start everyone with the same basic knowledge and build up from there. Whether
you are a chocolate fan seeking to become more expert or have been working with chocolate and want to start a chocolate business, you will find a program that fits your needs.

Professional Chocolatier Program

The Professional Chocolatier Program is an intensive, part-time program in chocolate techniques delivered 100% online over a 3-month period. The curriculum prepares you for consistent production of fine chocolate bonbons, confections and bars. We begin with an in depth understanding of chocolate then move from that foundation into professional production skills, modern decoration techniques, equipment and supply sourcing, production and marketing issues involved in opening a chocolate business.
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Chocolate Making from the Bean for Chocolatiers
The 2-month 100% online Chocolate Making from the Bean program is about manufacturing your own chocolate from the dried cocoa beans. Whether you want to start a chocolate manufacturing business from scratch or are a chocolatier who is considering making your own base chocolate for your products, this program will be extremely helpful. The curriculum covers all the issues from sourcing beans, creating your chocolate flavor profile and manufacturing dried cocoa beans into pure chocolate.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: I am often asked: What is the difference between chocolate makers and chocolatiers? First of all, these professions need two very different knowledge and skill sets.

 

Chocolate makers manufacture chocolate from dried cocoa beans using specific formulas developed for each bean and equipment such as a roaster, grinder, refiner mill, conch and tempering machine. Their finished product is pure chocolate - usually in bar form.

 

Chocolatiers source and blend that pure chocolate made by the chocolate maker(s) for specific properties and flavor profiles from which to develop recipes for their own unique bonbons, confections and bars.

 

Chocolatiers and chocolate makers are separate businesses while at the same time partners in the process of turning dried cocoa beans into the delicious truffles sold at your favorite chocolate shop.

 

The same is true in other food industries - a baker doesn't own a flour mill from which to produce flour to make her products. Its the miller who buys wheat grain which he mills into flour. The baker then buys flour from the mill to make her cakes. The mill and the baker are two different kinds of businesses but partners in the process of turning grain into breads, cakes and cookies.

Quality Assurance and Keeping Limits for Chocolatiers
The 6-week 100% online Quality Assurance & Keeping Limits for Chocolatiers Program was developed specifically for those who have completed the Professional Chocolatier Program or are working chocolatiers who want to further their food safety and scientific knowledge - the science of producing a quality product, handling and storing it properly and knowing its keeping limits.
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Quality Assurance and Keeping Limits for Chocolatiers
The Business Plan for Chocolatiers Program is an intensive, part-time program in developing a business plan delivered 100% online over a 1-month period. During the program students focus each week on a different section of the plan: management, marketing, operations and finance. Whether you are just starting out or need to re-engineer your current business, this program will keep your plan on track.
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Maitre Chocolatier Programs
The Master Chocolate Programs are the next step forward for graduates who want to advance their skills with an experience in using professional equipment and learning techniques for the production of chocolates in larger volumes. Our current hands-on programs are scheduled in Canada, Belgium, France and Italy.
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Making Artisan Chocolates
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