A program in professional cooking opens up a wide career path from work as a chef in a high-class restaurant or out on a cruise ship. This program offers students a chance to develop cooking skills through hands-on experience in a kitchen with poultry, fruits, vegetables and dough.

A certificate is an educational goal for many students who want to improve their visibility among aggressive job applicants. Certificates may help provide students with increased skills and experience in a number of diverse disciplines, such as business, finance, hospitality, leadership, and management.