Humber Polytechnic - North
Humber Polytechnic - North

205 Humber College Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

College Certificate - Culinary Skills (14071)

1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate

Program Summary

From the business side of hospitality, to à la carte cuisine, Humber’s Culinary Skills certificate program prepares students for a career as a professional chef. Gain theoretical and practical skills while learning in cutting-edge labs and real-world settings with the latest kitchen technology and equipment.


Many graduates of this one-year program continue on for another year and complete the Culinary Management diploma program or enter Humber's Cook Apprenticeship program.

The curriculum for this program is similar to the first year of the Culinary Management program. This allows students to transition into the Culinary Management program after the first semester or at the end of the second semester with bridging courses. Alternatively, students are able to move into the Cook Apprenticeship program providing they have an eligible employer.

Qualified students will complete a seven-week work placement in Semester 2. This unpaid work experience takes place in the kitchens of leading hotels or restaurants in the Greater Toronto Area.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

50%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

5.5

Writing

5.5

Listening

5.5

Speaking

5.5

Reading

10

Writing

10

Listening

10

Speaking

10

Program Intakes

Open date

October 6, 2025

Submission deadline

July 1, 2026

Open date

July 30, 2026

Submission deadline

November 1, 2026

Cost and Duration

1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate

Program Level

1 year college certificate including a work placement

Program Length

$14690 CAD

Cost of Living

$100 CAD

Application fee

$14741 CAD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Program Ancillary Fee: $1,021 (one-time)
Compulsory Ancillary Fee: $888 per year
Health Insurance Fee: $420 per year
IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee: $222 per year
Student Union Fee: $132 per year