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Chef Training Course

Become a certified Japanese cuisine chef.

About this course

Japan Culinary Arts Academy (JCAA) offers a chef training course in Tokyo, Japan for professionals worldwide.

Our chef training course is one of a kind. Here's why:

Bronze Certification

JCAA's Chef Training Course provides the Japanese Cuisine Bronze Certification. 

The"Bronze Certification" is a credential awarded to chefs who demonstrate proficiency in Japanese cuisine.

It is part of a three-tier certification system established by the Japanese government to ensure proper knowledge and skills in preparing authentic Japanese food, especially for chefs working outside Japan. The three levels are:  Bronze, Silver, and Gold.
 

You can learn the basics of Japanese cuisine from our coaches. Our coaches are professionals in various areas of Japanese cuisine.

While there are other Japanese culinary schools that offer this certification program, we are one of the only few culinary schools in Japan that do not require any Japanese language skills. You can obtain the practical skills and knowledge without language barriers.

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Why take our
Chef Training Course?

Small Class...

Our chef training courses only have FOUR limited seats per session. Since you will be in a small class, you will get a "private-class-like" lessons throughout the course.

Well-structured lessons...

Our course is well-structured, so you do not miss out on anything you need to know about Japanese cuisine. With language support, you can understand the lessons without language barriers.

Professionals as coaches...

Some of our coaches have been on TV, and others have restaurants opened overseas. Their skills are top-tier in Japan, and we guarantee that each lesson will teach you something new.

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Past Student's Goals

prior to taking this course.
- Opening restaurants with authentic or fusion Japanese menus.
- Operating catering services with Japanese street food menus.
- Expanding menu variations for clients.

FAQ

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Level of difficulty

The "Bronze Certification" is:

An entry-level certification, recognizing basic knowledge of Japanese ingredients, techniques, and hygiene standards. 

Am I a good fit for the program?

Anyone passionate about Japanese cuisine is welcome to join! The Bronze Certification Program covers the basics of Japanese cuisine. This course is great for anyone new to Japanese cooking techniques. Please contact us to discuss further about the course!

How long is the course?

We offer 7, 9, and 11-week courses. We also offer 1-day lessons for anyone wanting to just take a part of it*.

*We do not provide certifications for 1-day lessons. Bronze certification is only available for the 7+ weeks Chef training course.

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