Courses

Advanced Course in Italian Cuisine (10 months)

The first course in Italy for the advanced training in Italian Cuisine

A high level program for those who want to invest in their future by learning Italian Cuisine from the greatest Chefs and the best Teachers.

  • Professional Cook of Italian Cuisine (subject to final examination)
  • Graduates from Hotel Schools and Institutes
  • Young Italian and foreign cooks with 2 years of experience
  • A very good knowledge of Italian is a basic requirement

  • 17th Edition: 28 February 2012 - 11 January 2013
    18th Edition: 28 August 2012 - 26 July 2013
    19th Edition: 4 September 2012 – 2 August 2013
    20th Edition: 12 February 2013 – 11 January 2014
    21th Edition: 16 April 2013 – 21 February 2014
    22th Edition: 27 August 2013 – 4 July 2014
    23th Edition: 4 November 2013 – 19 September 2014


    Each course lasts 10 months and is split into two phases:

    • Residential Phase:
      5 months (800 hours) of lectures and practical sessions at the ALMA headquarters at the Reggia di Colorno. 8 hours per day from Monday to Friday.
    • Professional Internship:
      5 months with a prestigious Italian restaurant that has an arrangement with ALMA.

  • The course fee is: €11,900 + VAT 21%

    • 1st instalment: €2,900 + VAT 21% on registering
    • 2nd instalment: €6,000 + VAT 21% by the starting date + a further contribution of €185 + VAT 21%  towards the purchase of a kit of tools
    • 3rd instalment: €3,000 + VAT 21% within the first 3 months of the course
      For foreign residents:
    • 50% on registering
    • 50% by the starting date
      Students who have recently received their diploma from hotel schools are exempt from paying VAT (therefore the amount becomes €11,900, to be paid by the deadlines specified above).
      The fee includes:
    • Lectures
    • Practice sessions
    • Teaching material
    • Lunch from Monday to Friday
    • ALMA uniform
    • Use of equipment plus a kit of tools
      The fee does not include accommodation for the residential phase.
      During the 5-month internship, food and board are provided by the host restaurant.

    Ease of payment


  • ALMA has some comfortable residences near the School (“Alma Housing”).
    These residences offer students various kinds of shared accommodation.
    Each apartment features a living room with cooking corner and bathroom: the monthly rent, including expenses, is €415.00 per person (prices may vary).

    For more information: almahousing@scuolacucina.it

  • The course includes:

    • Cooking and baking techniques
    • The cuisine of the Italian territories 
    • Sensory analysis 
    • Elements of oenology
    • Elements of management in the food and beverage sector 
    • Nutrition 
    • History and culture of Italian cuisine 
    • Food Safety - HACCP 
    • Didactic Outings

    Professional Internship

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