Get a thorough understanding of the basic and advanced culinary techniques of classical continental cuisine. Learn to cook a variety of soups, salads, appetisers, and entrées, along with an introduction to baked goods and desserts, in our state-of-the-art professional kitchen. Start your culinary career as a certified professional chef with assured internships and work placements in the UAE’s top hospitality brands, and gain the essential knowledge and skills to become a successful food entrepreneur.
ICCA Abu Dhabi’s outcome-driven technical vocational educational training (TVET) programs are delivered in state-of-the-art world class training kitchens. The outcome-focused applied learning, together with globally recognised qualifications, help assure internships and work placements with the UAE’s top hospitality brands.
Internationally accredited & recognised with guaranteed work placement.
In 90 days of intensive hands-on, application-focused, and outcome-driven training, you gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to thrive in the culinary world. With 100% job placement upon graduation, you step into professional kitchens fully prepared to excel, ahead of your peers.
The ICCA Professional Diploma Program doesn’t just teach—it transforms.
The ICCA Way of training that inculcates the 5 Ps for success – Passion, Perseverance, Performance, Perfection, and Persistence, ensures that you are international industry-ready with the information, knowledge, skills, exposure, experience, discipline, and the attitude to seamlessly integrate, effectively deliver and excel.
With 100% placement upon graduation, ICCA graduates are ahead by over two years compared to their peers.
By completing this professional chef training course, you will receive an International Vocational Qualification (IVQ) Level 2 – Diploma in Food Preparation and Culinary Arts (8064-01) from City & Guilds, UK.
The WorldChefs Certification is the first and only global chef certification, designed by WorldChefs and quality assured by City & Guilds, UK. It is an international benchmark for chefs to have their skills and experience recognised, and for employers to credibly verify achievements using digital credentials.
Timings: The classes are run 4 days a week on a full-time basis, where students start their day at 07:30 AM and end their day at 05:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Saturday and Sunday are for IWP / industry exposure timings are 1:00 P.M to 8:00 P.M
Weekdays:
Timing: 7:30 A.M - 5:30 P.M ( 6 Weeks)
Weekends: (Sat/Sun ) :
Timing: 1:00 P.M to 8:00 P.M (6 Months)
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Timings: The weekend program is held on Sundays and runs in a cycle with admissions open throughout the year.
The student intakes for the full-time program are held every six weeks. Kindly refer to Program Start Dates for upcoming intakes.
All equipment, ingredients and protective gear are provided, along with Standard Recipe Cards for all classes.
A purpose-built campus set for worldclass culinary learning with designs that resonate with a sense of harmony, balance, identity, and absolute attention to detail are aimed to make your experience at ICCA truly memorable.
As the leading culinary school in the Middle East, ICCA Abu Dhabi is internationally renowned as an icon for worldclass culinary education with several prestigious national, international awards and recognitions to its credit.
A diverse and international industry-experienced academic faculty certified by the City & Guilds, UK, focus on providing personalized attention for an enhanced education and training experience.
Strategic partnerships with world-leading original equipment manufacturers and ingredient suppliers for international industry standard learning.
Learning delivered by top-of-the-line Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Student Management System (SMS) based on the proprietary ICCA ought-to-know and industry-relevant knowledge.
Get assured job opportunities with leading hospitality brands from the UAE and around the world with ICCA’s IWEP program, offering seamless industry integration.
ICCA IWP Abu Dhabi's (Industry Internship / Work Experience Placement) Program is an industry integration initiative specially designed for students wishing to join the industry as Professional Chefs by way of regular employment or an internship leading to work placement.
The IWP Program is separately conducted in addition to the 620 hours of intensive on-campus guided learning and training, which comprise our Professional Program.
The IWP arrangements are in the form of either regular employment to begin with, or an industry internship generally of 6 to 12 months’ duration, successful completion of which would lead the student chef to a regular work placement.
The ICCA Pro Restaurateur Package is for Entrepreneurs and Professionals looking to set up a Food Business, or for those already in the Food Business, looking to enhance their standards of kitchen Operrations and Management.
The ICCA Complete Pro Chef Package is for those aspiring to get a holistic foundation in the field of Culinary Arts, both in Cookery as well as Baking and Patisserie streams.
Fees may be paid in AED by Cash, Cheque, Credit / Debit Cards, by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or through the Secured Payment Gateway provided in this website to ICCA Dubai, as convenient and applicable
Convenient Installment Plan is available for Local / UAE Admissions.The first installment is to be paid at the time of admission and the balance installment payment is required to be secured by a Post Dated Cheque (PDC).
International students are required to pay fees in advance to secure admission, hostel reservation and the UAE Visa.
Chef Adetoyosi Odufuye , a culinary expert with morethan six years of experience as a Chef Instructor in the UAE, possessesextensive knowledge in cookery, pastry, and sugar craft. Additionally, sheboasts considerable expertise in menu development. Driven by a passion for sharingher culinary experience, Chef Toyo has chosen the path of an instructor as herprimary career, dedicated to imparting knowledge and skills to others.
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Chef Louna has two main passions: preparing gastronomic meals using the freshest, locally sourced ingredients available and teaching aspiring chefs. A seasoned culinary challenge participant, he was also among the Top chef Arab 2021 semifinalists. Chef Louna comes with solid industry experience, having worked in luxurious and renowned hotels and restaurants in Europe and North Africa. He is also proficient in food styling and has worked as a consultant for numerous Food TV shows.
With over 18 years of expertise in the hospitality industry, Chef Durgesh has ample experience in managing and anticipating customers' unanticipated needs and concerns. During his stint in the industry, he discovered an interest in gastronomy, prompting him to change his career path from food & beverage to culinary. Today, he is looking forward to teaching and inspiring young chefs while also sharing his enthusiasm and passion for the culinary arts with them.
Yes, installment plans secured by local bank Post-Dated Cheques (PDC) are available to residents of the UAE. Kindly enquire at the admissions office for more details on the same.
Installment plans are not available for overseas students (International Admissions).
Yes, as a graduate of the ICCA Dubai Professional Diploma Program, you are eligible for a guaranteed Industry Internship & Work Experience / Job Placement.
The above is subject to the successful completion of the course program, and demonstrating the necessary aptitude, attitude, & skills set at the placement interviews & trade tests, together with clearing the associated age, visa, statutory & medical conditions.
The following are ways to apply for the program -
A. You can make an online inquiry using the ‘Apply Now’ button.
B. You can also visit ICCA Abu Dhabi in person.
ICCA Dubai's staff provides language assistance in multiple languages, as and when required, offering complete academic support and counseling.
Yes, upon successful completion of the program you will be awarded the following -
a. Formal Diploma from ICCA Dubai,
b. Certificate of Completion attested by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), Ministry of Education, Government of Dubai, UAE,
c. City & Guilds, London, International Vocational Qualification (IVQ), Level 2 Diploma in Food Preparation and Cooking (Culinary Arts) (8065-03).
d. WorldChefs Global Certification - Commis Chef Badge.
ICCA Dubai culinary programs are of a high academic standard and provide customised professional culinary learning through a specially tailored curriculum extensively supported by an online Learning Management System (LMS). <br>
The focus is on hands-on outcome-based practical learning as well as theoretical & professional training, that enables you to seamlessly integrate, effectively deliver, and excel. The programs are intensive and the course training delivered simulates a hands-on industry work environment.
There are set intake dates through the year and you can refer to them by clicking the 'Apply Now' button below. Calendar
The ICCA Abu Dhabi is located at First Floor, Block 8, Dubai Knowledge Park, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Telephone: +971 4 457 8811
Fax: +971 4 457 8822
Email: enquiry@iccadubai.ae
Nearest Metro Station: Red Line - Dubai Internet City Station 1 (Two Seasons Hotel / formerly Gloria Hotel)
(Feeder Bus from Metro Station – Bus Nos. 85 or 83)
Nearest Bus Stop: Dubai Knowledge Village Main Gate
(Bus stop is located opposite Block 8)
Driving Directions: Refer Location Map, on the ‘Contact Us’ Page.
Vehicle Parking: Convenient Parking available adjacent to Block 8.
If you are looking to start a career as a Professional Chef in the Hospitality & Restaurant Industry or wanting to set up a Food Business of international standards, this accredited and internationally recognized Professional Program - Diploma in Advanced Culinary Art - Cookery, will set you on the right path.
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