CIA Professional Development – Providing the Path for Your Career Success

Your success is our business. That's why we make it our priority to provide you with the best in culinary education. Supported by more than 60 years of excellence in culinary training, the CIA's professional development programs provide the answer for your career advancement needs. At The Culinary Institute of America, we host a variety of classes for culinary professionals at every skill level. From basic culinary courses to the most advanced in culinary training, the CIA offers everything you need for career success.

Whether your objective is to take your career to the next level, change specialties, or simply learn new skills or trends, our professional development courses provide the training, and the convenience, you need to reach your goal. With three facilities to accommodate your education objections, it's more convenient than ever to get CIA training. Our coast-to-coast locations include:

• The CIA's main branch campus in Hyde Park, NY
  
  
• The CIA at Greystone in St. Helena, CA
  
  
• The Center for Foods of the Americas in San Antonio, TX

There's only one school that offers the world's premier culinary education – The Culinary Institute of America. Join the thousands of food industry professionals that visit the CIA each year for professional development. Browse our pages to see what we have to offer you and your career.

Note: Programs are designed for foodservice professionals, and all participants are required to have at least six months experience in a professional kitchen or foodservice establishment. To review our skill level requirements, download our Skill Level Assessment (PDF 108 KB).