PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

Core Learning: 180 hours
Practical Labs / Projects: 90 hours
Mentorship / 1:1 Guidance: 30 hours
Total: 300 hours

Delivery Format

• Online (Self-Paced)

• Hybrid (Online + Optional Workshops)

• On-Campus (via Partner Institutions)

■ Overview

This 3-month professional certificate explores how advanced artificial intelligence can transform modern culinary practices.
Participants learn how AI, deep learning, and big data analytics can optimize kitchen workflows, predict customer preferences, and personalize menus for enhanced dining experiences.

Through hands-on projects and case studies of leading AI-driven restaurants, students acquire the knowledge to integrate intelligent systems into culinary operations, improving efficiency, creativity, and customer satisfaction.

This program is ideal for chefs, culinary technologists, food entrepreneurs, and hospitality professionals looking to innovate with AI technologies.

■ Level

Professional Certificate (Intermediate–Advanced Content)

■ Modules

Module 1 — Deep Learning & Neural Networks in Culinary Arts

• Introduction to AI in the kitchen
• Neural networks and machine learning fundamentals
• Applications of deep learning in recipe development and operations

Module 2 — Big Data Analytics & Flavor Prediction

• Collecting and analyzing customer data
• Predictive modeling for taste preferences
• Data-driven menu optimization

Module 3 — Optimizing Culinary Processes with AI

• Workflow automation and efficiency improvements
• Smart inventory and resource management
• AI-assisted cooking techniques

Module 4 — Personalized Menu Design with Advanced Algorithms

• Algorithmic menu customization
• Adaptive recommendations for dietary preferences
• Enhancing guest experience through AI insights

Module 5 — Practical Project: Designing an AI System for a Restaurant

• Planning and implementing AI solutions
• Integrating predictive and operational models
• Presentation of AI-driven strategy for review

Module 6 — Case Studies: Leading AI-Driven Restaurants

• Analysis of global AI pioneers in F&B
• Key strategies for successful implementation
• Lessons learned from real-world applications

■ Learning Outcomes

Graduates will be able to:

✔ Apply AI and deep learning concepts to culinary practices
✔ Analyze big data to predict customer preferences
✔ Optimize kitchen operations and workflows using AI
✔ Personalize menus using advanced algorithms
✔ Develop practical AI projects for restaurants
✔ Learn from global case studies to implement AI effectively

■ Who Should Enroll

• Chefs and culinary technologists
• Food entrepreneurs and restaurant owners
• Hospitality managers and F&B directors
• Data analysts interested in culinary applications
• Tech innovators in food and beverage

■ Pricing (3-Month Certificate Program)

• Standard Online (Self-Paced): 2,200 USD

• Guided Program (Instructor-Led): 4,800 USD

• Premium Mentorship (1:1 Expert Guidance): 7,600 USD

■ Regional Pricing Table