Course Curriculum
Online Cooking Course Curriculum
8 Courses
28.7 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
18 Exams
Estimated completion time:
Fast track = 4 months
Average time = 7 months
Main Subjects
Gourmet Cooking: Stocks, Sauces, and Soups
In this course, you’ll learn about the ideal layout and design of a gourmet kitchen, the fundamental recipes for making stocks, sauces, and soups, and to appreciate subtle nuances of flavor and texture.Â
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By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
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Understand how to use your Student Portal.
Access the Penn Foster Community and use it to find answers.
Connect with Penn Foster on various social media sites.
Design, set up, and present buffets.
Create basic and advanced food presentations.
Identify and use bouquet garni, sachet d’épices, mirepoix, and clarified butter.
Prepare stocks and sauces.
Learn about soup ingredients and preparation.
Fruits, Vegetables, and Herbs
This course teaches the essentials about fruits, vegetables, and herbs, and the primary cooking methods.
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By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
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Identify fruits, vegetables, and herbs.
Prepare and cook basic vegetable recipes.
Understand the effects of herbs in recipes.
Meat
In this course you’ll learn to cook remarkable, mouth-watering recipes for beef, veal, lamb, and pork.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
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Identify cuts of meat.
Cook, plate, and serve beef, pork, lamb, and veal.
Poultry and Game
This course will teach you how to add variety to your diet by preparing different cuts of poultry and cooking it using various methods. You’ll also be able to apply the strong foundation of cooking methods you’ve learned to less familiar meats, such as bison, caribou, and emu.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
Roast, deep poach, and sauté poultry to experiment with different flavors.
Define the basics of poultry and game, including cuts and trussing.
Fish and Shellfish
In this course, you’ll learn to take advantage of the wealth of available fish and shellfish by experimenting with the many preparation techniques to create light, healthful fish and shellfish dishes.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
Identify, clean, and prepare fresh and saltwater fish and shellfish.
Boil, broil, and fry fish and shellfish.
Grains, Legumes, and Pasta
This course will familiarize you with the many flavors and textures of legumes, grains, and pasta.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
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Identify different types of grains, legumes, and pasta.
Cook, simmer, and sort grains.
Make your own fresh pasta, and determine what sauce goes best with your fresh, homemade pasta.
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Baking and Pastry
This course will teach you how to create delicious baked goods.Â
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By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
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Identify the ingredients most often used in baking.
Identify the differences between yeast breads and quick breads.
Cook sugar and whip egg whites.
Prepare pastries, cookies, dessert sauces, and creams.
Breakfast, Garde Manger, and World Cuisines
In this final course of gourmet cooking, you’ll learn about breakfast delights, tasty sandwiches, appetizers, and hors d’oeuvres, as well as culinary practices around the world.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
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Learn about dairy products and eggs.
Make eggs, omelets, soufflés, and quiche.
Compare a soft-boiled egg and a poached egg.
Describe the primary elements of garde manger.
Create charcuterie.
Note: We reserve the right to change program content and materials when it becomes necessary.
Career Certificate
4 - 6 months
If you love cooking and want to learn more about preparing and serving exceptional meals, our online Gourmet Cooking Certificate can help you take your culinary skills to the next level! Through online cooking classes, you'll learn how to make gourmet dishes from home, around your schedule.Â
As part of our Gourmet Cooking course curriculum, you'll learn the fundamental skills to excel at cooking and presenting excellent meals for family and friends. Your courses include:
Gourmet Cooking: Stocks, Sauces, and Soups
Gourmet Cooking: Fruits, Vegetables, and Herbs
Gourmet Cooking: Poultry and Game
Gourmet Cooking: Baking and Pastry
What you will learn
How to select the proper buffet setup for different situations and specific techniques for garnishing and presenting individual dishes.
How to use a variety of preparation and cooking techniques, including cutting techniques such as julienne and chiffonade, and cooking methods such as braising, parboiling, and stir-frying.
How to prepare a variety of dishes properly, including fish, poultry, and beef, as well as utilizing the best cooking technique for each.
How to prepare ingredients and create a variety of popular gourmet meals and world cuisines.
Our Proven
Learning Model
Empowering students to reach their professional goals
Flexible
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Start anytime
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No exam due dates
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Self-paced
Connected
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24/7 access to online resources
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Online student community
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Student Portal Help Center
Accessible
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Digital study guides
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Self-check quizzes
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Simulations and videos
Supportive
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Expert faculty
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Dedicated student services
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Robust learning resources