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Course Introduction

Rapid Growth of Premium Dessert Culture
Baking Diploma Aligned with the Latest Trends

The Korea Baking Qualification Association (KBQA) has evolved alongside the global rise of Korean culture and the fast-changing dessert industry, nurturing professionals needed in the field.

We aim to preserve and pass down Korea’s dessert craftsmanship, going beyond simple desserts to lead recipe development, standardized training, and technical growth in the baking industry.

First Baking Academy offers an 8-module certification program (Macaron, Tart, Cake Design, Baked Goods, Boulangerie, Chocolate, Pastry & Bread Mastery) developed by KBQA. The program focuses on customer needs and aims to train top-level patissiers leading the premium dessert market.

Course Goals

Learn high-quality themed menus and gain a broad understanding of desserts.
Overcome fear of failure through 1:1 practice and get tips from instructors through Q&A sessions.
Learn to use premium ingredients and real bakery menus to advance your baking skills.
Develop from basic to advanced cooking techniques through in-depth training.

Lecture Overview

Lecture Overview
Start Dates	59 Batch - Weekdays: 07/07 (Mon), Weekends: 07/12 (Sat) 60 Batch - Weekdays: 07/21 (Mon), Weekends: 07/26 (Sat)
Capacity	8 persons
Duration	2 to 4-month program
Class Format	Twice a week / Thrice a week / Weekend only
Class Times	Morning / Afternoon / Evening / Weekend ※Please contact each branch for exact times.

The Korea Baking Qualification Association has grown with the globalization of K-desserts, nurturing talent for the fast-changing industry. We focus on preserving Korean dessert culture, recipe development, and standardized training for future growth.

The KBQA nurtures talent for the changing dessert industry
and preserves Korean dessert culture through recipe research,
standardized training, and technical advancement.

We nurture talent based on industry needs and promote Korean dessert culture with continuous recipe research and technical growth.

As consumer trends evolve, we build global networks and educational communities to strengthen Korean dessert culture with innovative education and clear standards.

We promote Korean dessert culture through recipe research,
standardized training, and technical advancement.

We aim to build global communities and contribute to the
dessert industry through innovative education and collaboration.

Baking Diploma

Baking Diploma Program to Train Top Patissiers

Build strong fundamentals through theory and practice to create commercially appealing and high-quality desserts.

Understand basic baking theory

Understand baking theory

Focus on practicality, marketability, and efficiency

Practical & efficient baking

The Latest Trend

Capturing Consumer Value with KBQA

Korea’s dessert market continues to grow despite economic challenges. KBQA leads the premium dessert trend that focuses on consumer satisfaction.

Evaluation Based on 5 Key Principles

This leadership program includes 8 structured certifications: Macaron, Tart, Baked Goods, Cake Design, Chocolate, Boulangerie, and two Master Levels ? all reflecting the latest dessert trends and evaluated on 5 principles.

Marketability
Trendy Concepts
Flavor Appeal
Standardized Recipes
Efficiency in Production

Recommended for

Unlike theory-focused certificates, KBQA’s practical program reflects real consumer trends, aiming to train professional bakers who meet modern market demands.

Patissier

For patissiers who need training aligned with the latest trends
Startup Founders

For aspiring bakery owners developing signature menus
Career Changers

For those in the field seeking new skills and menu innovation
R&D & Product Developers

For professionals needing training in cost-saving and process efficiency

Course Introduction

Korea Baking Qualification Association
X BAKING DIPLOMA

Courses include Macaron, Tart, Cake Decoration, Baked Goods, Boulangerie, Chocolate, Pastry Master, and Baking Master.
Earn the Baking Diploma by completing 5 out of 8 modules.

First’s Exclusive BAKING DIPLOMA Program

1:1 Personalized Practical Training Steps

Customized training for 26 pastry and 25 baking items from the certification exam.

Step 1 Menu Instruction
Basic training on recipes, steps, and precautions
Step 2 Instructor Demo
Live cooking demo by certified professionals
Step 3 Ingredient Prep
Learn prep and basics based on the demo
Step 4 1:1 Practice
One-on-one guidance for smooth execution
Step 5 Final Feedback
Check weak points and provide corrections

Lecturer in First Cooking Academy

First Cooking Academy Full-Time Instructors

We assign full-time instructors to ensure high-quality education and provide thorough student support.

Baking Diploma Curriculum

Korea Baking Certification Curriculum

Macaron, Tart, Cake Decoration, Baked Sweets, Boulangerie, Chocolate, Pastry Master, and Bread Master.
Earn a Baking Diploma by completing 5 out of 8 subjects.

Lv.1Macaron Art Design
- Session 1
  - Basic shell
  - (Cream cheese)
- Session 2
  - Heart macaron
  - (Dark ganache)
- Session 3
  - Two-tone macaron
  - (Milk ganache)
- Session 4
  - Character macaron
  - (White ganache)
- Session 5
  - Character macaron
  - (Matcha buttercream)
- Session 6
  - Simulation
Lv.2Macaron Pro Master
- Session 1
  - Italian shell 1
  - (Buttercream)
- Session 2
  - Italian shell 2
  - (Anglaise cream)
- Session 3
  - Swiss shell 1
  - (Pate a bombe)
- Session 4
  - Swiss shell 2
  - (Vanilla custard)
- Session 5
  - French meringue batch
  - (Matcha character)
- Session 6
  - Italian meringue batch
- Session 7
  - Swiss meringue batch
- Session 8
  - Simulation
Lv.1Tart French Basic Tart & Quiche
- Class 1
  - Blueberry Pie
- Class 2
  - Almond Tart
- Class 3
  - Bulgogi Quiche
- Class 4
  - Egg Tart (Macau Style)
- Class 5
  - Cream Cheese Tart
- Class 6
  - Simulation
Lv.2Tart Professional Design Tart
- Class 1
  - Lemon Tart with Pate Sucree
  - (Italian Meringue)
- Class 2
  - Chocolate Tart with Pate Brisee
  - (Glaze)
- Class 3
  - Baked Cheese Tart
- Class 4
  - Tart Decoration
  - (Sugar Craft, Meringue)
- Class 5
  - Mango Mousse Tart
- Class 6
  - Chocolate Mousse Tart
- Class 7
  - Strawberry Mousse Tart
- Class 8
  - Simulation
Lv.1Cake Design Basic Certificate
- Class 1
  - Icing Practice 1 (Round Dummy)
- Class 2
  - Icing Practice 2 (Round Dummy)
- Class 3
  - Piping Tips Practice
- Class 4
  - Real Cake 1 (Plant Cream)
- Class 5
  - Chiffon Icing Practice 1
- Class 6
  - Chiffon Icing Practice 2
- Class 7
  - Piping Tips Practice
- Class 8
  - Real Cake 2 (Dairy Cream)
- Class 9
  - Simulation 1
- Class 10
  - Simulation 2
Lv.2Cake Design Decoration Certificate
- Class 1
  - Heart Sheet & Buttercream (Italian Meringue)
- Class 2
  - Dome Sheet & Buttercream (Pate a bombe)
- Class 3
  - Tiramisu
- Class 4
  - Mango Mousse Cake
- Class 5
  - Millfeuille
- Class 6
  - Deep Choco Banana Cake
- Class 7
  - New York Cheesecake
- Class 8
  - Simulation
Lv.1Baked Sweets Classic Basic Bakes
- Class 1
  - Lemon Madeleine
  - Matcha Financier
- Class 2
  - Matcha Red Bean Cream Pound Cake
- Class 3
  - Chocolate S’mores Cookie
  - Matcha S’mores Cookie
- Class 4
  - Vanilla Dacquoise
- Class 5
  - Brownie
- Class 6
  - Simulation
Lv.2Baked Sweets French Eclair & Choux Pro
- Class 1
  - Understanding Choux Dough
- Class 2
  - Eclair au Choux with Brulee Caramel Custard
- Class 3
  - Paris-Brest with Hazelnut Cream
- Class 4
  - Scone Variations (Plain, Dalgona)
- Class 5
  - Gateau au Chocolat
- Class 6
  - Palmiers
- Class 7
  - Earl Grey Canele
- Class 8
  - Simulation
Lv.1Boulanger Classic Boulanger Basic
- Class 1
  - Sausage (Pizza) Bread
- Class 2
  - Morning Roll Sandwich
- Class 3
  - Chestnut Bread
- Class 4
  - Peanut Soboro Bread
  - Choco Soboro Bread
- Class 5
  - Laugen Pretzel
- Class 6
  - Simulation
Lv.2Boulanger Vegan Boulanger Master Pro
- Class 1
  - Croissant
  - Chocolate Croissant
- Class 2
  - Brioche
- Class 3
  - Brown Rice Vegan Bread
- Class 4
  - Fig Campagne
- Class 5
  - Olive Ciabatta
- Class 6
  - Focaccia
- Class 7
  - Whole Wheat Bread
  - Rye Bread
- Class 8
  - Simulation
Lv.1Chocolate Practical Master
- Class 1
  - Understanding Chocolate
  - (Essential Theory)
- Class 2
  - Tempering 1
  - - Molded Chocolate
- Class 3
  - Tempering 2
  - - Ganache Cube (Pave)
- Class 4
  - Tempering 3
  - - Chocolate Bar
- Class 5
  - Chocolate Sable
- Class 6
  - Amande Chocolat
- Class 7
  - Simulation 1
- Class 8
  - Simulation 2
MasterBread Skills Master Certification
- Bread Skills Master
  - Learn 20 practical bread-making items, including loaf bread and bagels, aligned with the official exam standards.
MasterPastry Skills Master Certification
- Pastry Skills Master
  - Practice 20 essential pastry items such as cookies and cakes, based on the official exam curriculum.

First Cooking Academy

My Academy,
Reasons to Choose First Barista Academy

Expert instructors and tailored education ensure student satisfaction.

Reason 01 Veteran Full-Time Instructors by Course
Full-time instructors ensure quality education and attentive student care.
Reason 02 Hands-on Ingredient Practice
Theory and one-on-one practice for better learning.
Reason 03 Expert Seminars
Professional seminars offering career and exam tips.

Student Review

Student Testimonials

Student Satisfaction

5★★★★★

Q. What motivated you to attend First Academy?: I was lost about my career path and struggling with my major not fitting my aptitude. At that time, I suddenly thought I wanted to learn pastry and baking. Although I didn’t have a natural talent for cooking, I liked bread and cakes, so I chose this path. However, I felt overwhelmed and didn’t know where to start. I searched online randomly and visited academies in person, but I decided to enroll here because they seriously listened to my concerns, which built my trust.
Q. What impressed you the most while attending First Academy?: Due to personal reasons, there were times I couldn’t attend classes, but I was surprised that I could take make-up classes for the missed lessons. Thanks to the make-up classes, I didn’t fall behind and could participate normally in regular classes, which was very helpful.

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Vivid Photo Stories

One-Day Baking Class, Complete in a Day!
대구동성로점 영파티쉐 수료식현장!
Flower & Cake One-Day Class
First Christmas Cake Class!
First Coffee Lab Second Menu Development Tasting Event!
Baking Class Creations of the Month! Part 2!
Baking Class Creations of the Month!
Online Class Baking Photos Released!
Crispy Outside, Moist Inside ? The Ultimate Premium Dessert Canele for Every Taste!
Tracking Down Signature Menus at Ikseon-dong’s Hotspots!
Seasonal Fruit Fresh Cream Cake Class with Juicy Fruit Bits
Making Trending Peach Yogurt Macarons on SNS
Dessert Cafe Startup Tart Class~~~
Season of Chocolate Pound Cake Class
Soft and moist roll cake class~~
Coconut Cream Filled Choux Class: Coconut Religieuse
Today, I suddenly dropped by the student tart pro class~~~ Even the packaging is so meticulously don
Baking Class Strawberry Cake
Baking Class Floral Confectionery
Strawberry cream cheese tart from the baking class!
Baking Class Brownie Cake
Baking Class Raspberry Mousse Cake
Mont Blanc tart
A fresh and delightful mango cake
Raspberry mascarpone mousse cake
Opera Cake Baking Class
A moist orange pound cake
Macaron Baking Class
Matcha Roll Cake Baking Class
Baking Class Lemon Meringue Tart
A classic carrot cake baked with care in the baking class.
Black Forest Cake made in the baking class!
Baking Class Mille-feuille
Baking Class: White Chocolate Cake
Dessert Class Halloween Cupcakes
Coffee Barista Class: Cappuccino & Croissant
Baking Class: Sweet Handmade Macarons
Dessert class student’s tangerine tart
Student’s strawberry cheesecake creation dreaming of opening a cheesecake specialty cafe
Carrot whole cake by a student from the cake cafe startup class
Tiramisu Creation by a Student Dreaming of Coffee & Dessert Cafe Startup!
Very Berry Macaron by a Student of the Macaron Specialty Dessert Cafe Startup Course

Job Support Process

1:1 Personalized Job Support Process for Students’ Dreams and Successful Chef Employment

Employment Support Program
- Support team intro
- Dedicated manager
- Trainee management
- Program schedule
Resume & Cover Letter
- Sample templates
- Writing tips
- Application cases
1:1 Mock Interviews
- Resume review
- Field consultation
- Career planning
Trainee Evaluation
- Outfit review
- Interview skills
- Q&A techniques
Company Matching
- Instructor evaluation
- Company matching
- Personalized success

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Baking Instructor Master Course
Baking Instructor Master Diploma
Training baking instructors with eight modules from Korea Confectionery & Baking Certification.
- WD06/09
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Baking Instructor Master Course
PATISSERIE MASTER
Confectionery Master
French Pastry Master: Expert in creating trendy and beautiful desserts
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Cake Master Pro
Cake Master Pro Class
An advanced course to master boulangerie skills
- WD06/09
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Cake Master Pro

Baking Diploma Program

Rapid Growth of Premium Dessert Culture Baking Diploma Aligned with the Latest Trends

This Baking Diploma Program is Recommended for:

Course Goals

Lecture Overview

Baking Diploma Program to Train Top Patissiers

Capturing Consumer Value with KBQA

Evaluation Based on 5 Key Principles

Recommended for

Korea Baking Qualification Association X BAKING DIPLOMA

First’s Exclusive BAKING DIPLOMA Program

1:1 Personalized Practical Training Steps

First Cooking Academy Full-Time Instructors

Korea Baking Certification Curriculum

Lv.1Macaron Art Design

Session 1

Session 2

Session 3

Session 4

Session 5

Session 6

Lv.2Macaron Pro Master

Session 1

Session 2

Session 3

Session 4

Session 5

Session 6

Session 7

Session 8

Lv.1Tart French Basic Tart & Quiche

Class 1

Class 2

Class 3

Class 4

Class 5

Class 6

Lv.2Tart Professional Design Tart

Class 1

Class 2

Class 3

Class 4

Class 5

Class 6

Class 7

Class 8

Lv.1Cake Design Basic Certificate

Class 1

Class 2

Class 3

Class 4

Class 5

Class 6

Class 7

Class 8

Class 9

Class 10

Lv.2Cake Design Decoration Certificate

Class 1

Class 2

Class 3

Class 4

Class 5

Class 6

Class 7

Class 8

Lv.1Baked Sweets Classic Basic Bakes

Class 1

Class 2

Class 3

Class 4

Class 5

Class 6

Lv.2Baked Sweets French Eclair & Choux Pro

Class 1

Class 2

Class 3

Class 4

Class 5

Class 6

Rapid Growth of Premium Dessert Culture
Baking Diploma Aligned with the Latest Trends

Korea Baking Qualification Association
X BAKING DIPLOMA

My Academy,
Reasons to Choose First Barista Academy