How long is the Level 1 professional course?
The course lasts 40 hours. Depending on the school, it runs intensively over 5 consecutive days at 8 hours per day, or over two weeks at 4 hours per day, excluding Saturdays and Sundays.
How much do the courses cost?
For the cost of your chosen school and date, contact our office through the relevant course page.
How do I enrol?
Choose the course you are interested in and complete the enquiry form. Our office will explain availability and the enrolment procedure.
What is the status of the certificate you issue?
Scuola Italiana Pizzaioli issues a certificate of attendance. It is one of the earliest pizza schools, present in many countries, certified to UNI EN ISO 9001:2015 and working with international culinary schools and industry businesses.
Is an internship available after the course?
The Level 1 professional course concludes with the award of a certificate. Any internship opportunity depends on the instructor’s availability and the rules applicable in the area.
Do you help graduates find work?
Our mission is to teach the profession with passion and professionalism. We do not guarantee employment. When we receive opportunities, we try to connect employers with candidates.
Are 40 hours enough to become a pizza chef?
The 40-hour programme is designed to give even beginners the foundations of the profession, so they can start practising in a pizzeria and gradually become independent.
I already make pizza professionally but have no certificate. Are there suitable courses?
Yes. The courses also help those who learned on the job to organise their knowledge. Advanced programmes and specialisation courses are particularly recommended.
Is there an age limit?
The minimum age stated by the school is 16. There is no upper age limit.
Is there an exam to obtain the certificate?
An internal theory and practical exam takes place at the end. A certificate of successful completion is awarded to those who pass the programme and final exams. If unsuccessful, the school offers the possibility of repeating free of charge within a year, by arrangement with the central office.
Do you provide meals and accommodation?
Meals and accommodation are at the participant’s expense.
What happens at lunchtime?
During the course, we taste what we learn to make — pizza from day one!