PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

Core Learning: 160 hours
Practical Labs / Projects: 100 hours
Mentorship / 1:1 Guidance: 30 hours
Total: 290 hours

Delivery Format

• Online (Self-Paced)

• Hybrid (Online + Optional Workshops)

• On-Campus (via Partner Institutions)

■ Overview

This intensive 3-month certificate program explores the future of smart kitchen design, automation, and technology management in professional culinary environments.

Students gain hands-on experience with emerging technologies such as IoT-integrated appliances, automated cooking systems, workflow optimization tools, and AI-assisted kitchen operations.

The program is designed for chefs, restaurant managers, and culinary technologists who want to build highly efficient, safe, and technology-driven kitchens that improve consistency, reduce operational costs, and enhance productivity.

Through simulations, real-world examples, and applied practice, learners develop the competence to plan, design, and manage the next generation of smart kitchens.

■ Level

Professional Certificate (Intermediate–Advanced Content)

■ Modules

Module 1 — Designing Smart Kitchen Layouts

• Principles of smart kitchen architecture

• Workflow zones and ergonomic efficiency

• Integration of digital systems in kitchen design

• Sustainability and energy management considerations

Module 2 —  Automation Tools & IoT in Professional Kitchens

• IoT-enabled ovens, hoods, refrigerators, and monitoring systems

• Robotic and automated cooking equipment

• Real-time data tracking and smart dashboards

• Predictive maintenance and equipment performance analytics

Module 3 — Technology-Based Workflow Management

• Digital SOPs and workflow automation

• Task scheduling and smart communication tools

• Inventory management systems

• Integration with POS, ordering platforms, and cloud kitchens

Module 4 — Productivity Optimization & Error Reduction

• Reducing human error using sensors and automation

• HACCP digital compliance systems

• Enhancing speed and consistency

• Safety improvements through smart monitoring

Module 5 — Practical Lab: Smart Kitchen Simulation

• Interactive digital simulation of a smart kitchen

• Designing your own smart kitchen plan

• Operational workflow modeling

• Technology selection and cost analysis

Module 6 —  Case Studies: Global Advanced Kitchen Models

• Analysis of high-tech kitchens in Europe, Asia, and the GCC

• Robotic restaurants and AI-integrated operations

• Success and failure insights from real-world implementations

■ Learning Outcomes

Graduates will be able to:

• Design efficient, technology-enabled kitchen layouts

• Integrate IoT and automation tools into culinary operations

• Manage workflows using digital systems

• Improve productivity, consistency, and safety with technology

• Plan and simulate smart kitchen models for real projects

• Analyze global examples of high-tech kitchens

■ Who Should Enroll

• Executive chefs and kitchen designers

• Restaurant owners and F&B managers

• Culinary technologists and innovation specialists

• Cloud kitchen entrepreneurs

• Hospitality engineers

• Anyone interested in the future of culinary technology

■ Pricing (3-Month Certificate Program)

• Standard Online (Self-Paced): 2,600 USD

• Guided Program (Instructor-Led): 5,300 USD

• Premium Mentorship (1:1 Technical Guidance): 8,600 USD

■ Regional Pricing Table