Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Launches New Wine and Beverage Certificate Program
September 02 2015 - 4:10PM
Business Wire
Designed to prepare students to pursue
certifications and take their wine and beverage knowledge to the
next level
A leading culinary arts education provider, Le Cordon Bleu
College of Culinary Arts is launching a new Le Cordon Bleu Wine and
Beverage Certification Program to build on its long-standing
culinary excellence and provide training for students to advance in
the industry as sommeliers, wine experts and managers.
In the past, wine sales have risen1 and the U.S. market is
continuing to show signs of growth in the spirits category2. The
new program is designed to assist professionals in the field
seeking to enhance their knowledge and looking for educational
opportunities to answer questions about beverages. From
understanding the various wine-producing regions around the world
to developing a discerning palate to recognize different flavor
profiles, textures, aromas and acidity, students participating in
the comprehensive program will learn the skills and techniques to
pursue key certifications required for professionals in the wine
and beverage industry.
“Le Cordon Bleu created the new Wine and Beverage Certificate
program to give students more opportunities to pursue their
passions,” said Lachlan Sands, M.Ed. CCC CCE, President, Le Cordon
Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Los Angeles. “As the industry
continues to demand expertise in this area, this program allows
hospitality service professionals to take their education to the
next level. Through it, we will teach the specialized knowledge and
fundamental skills for running a successful beverage program.”
The new program will further Le Cordon Bleu’s approach of
providing in-depth, hands-on instruction through in-class tastings,
student presentations, practical instructions, lectures, readings,
research and beverage evaluations. The extensive program will help
prepare students for professional certification exams required to
pursue careers in the field, including the Level I and Level II
examinations offered by the esteemed Court of Master Sommeliers,
applicable State responsible alcohol service requirements and
ANSI-CFP Sanitation. Students will also have the opportunity to
earn certification for the U.S. Bartenders’ Guild Spirits
Professional and Advanced Bartending programs, aiming to improve
customer-bartender relations and increase the prestige and
knowledge of practicing bartenders.
“More than a program for sommeliers, we built this curriculum to
offer even more opportunities for individuals to pursue a
non-traditional culinary career path in an evolving field,” said
Anna Vasquez, Vice President of Operations at Le Cordon Bleu.
“Expanding our offerings is one more way Le Cordon Bleu is
demonstrating its leadership and commitment to providing specialty
programs for the entire foodservice and hospitality
industries.”
Course offerings will range from Wine Fundamentals and Food and
Wine Pairing Principles to Mixology and Advanced Service. While the
program will cover all aspects of the beverage industry, including
coffee, tea, soda, beer and mixed drinks, due to the nature of the
subject matter and because consumption of alcoholic beverages is an
essential part of the program, those interested in the program must
be 21 or older to enroll. Graduates of the program will receive the
Certificate in Le Cordon Bleu Wine and Beverage and the
internationally-recognized Le Cordon Bleu Diplôme.
Students can now enroll in the new Wine and Beverage
Certification Program at the Le Cordon Bleu Chicago campus.
Enrollment in the program at the Los Angeles campus will begin on
August 20 this year, with additional campuses planning to offer the
program in the future.
For those interested in learning more about the Le Cordon Bleu
Wine and Beverage Program visit www.chefs.edu and click on culinary
arts programs under the programs tab.
About Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu North America is a leading provider of quality
culinary arts education in North America. The network of 16 schools
in the United States offers culinary and baking students a hands-on
training alongside faculty dedicated to providing students with the
necessary skills, knowledge, support and guidance to pursue
opportunities in the culinary and hospitality industry. Find
employment rates, student financial obligations and other
disclosures at www.chefs.edu/disclosures. Le Cordon Bleu
cannot guarantee employment or salary. Le Cordon Bleu is a
member of the Career Education Corporation (NASDAQ:CECO) network of
universities, colleges and schools. For more information about Le
Cordon Bleu, visit www.Chefs.edu.
Le Cordon Bleu® and the Le Cordon Bleu logo are registered
trademarks of Career Education Corporation in North America for
educational services.
1 Silicon Valley Bank. ''Wine Report: State of the Wine Industry
2015.''
http://www.svb.com/uploadedFiles/Content/Blogs/Wine_Report/2015_Wine_Report/wine-report-2015-pdf.pdf
2 Rabobank. ''Spirits Quarterly Q1 2015.''
https://d21buns5ku92am.cloudfront.net/27385/documents/25189-Rabobank_Spirits_Quarterly_Q12015-d492d4.pdf
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