Hospitality
Advanced Certificate
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Division of Culinary and Hospitality
Take your culinary training to the next level with Pima’s Hospitality Advanced certificate. Building on skills from our Hospitality Fundamentals certificate, you’ll dive deeper into professional cooking techniques, kitchen operations, and the tools and equipment used in today’s food service industry. You’ll also strengthen your understanding of the standards, safety practices, and workflows that keep a professional kitchen running smoothly.
Learn from the industry-experienced instructors in Pima’s Hospitality Leadership Center of Excellence or complete the program fully online through PimaOnline — Arizona’s #1 online college. This certificate prepares you for more advanced roles in restaurants, hotels, catering companies, and other food service settings, or to continue on to Pima’s Hospitality Leadership AAS for even more career opportunities.
What You Will Learn
- American Culinary Standards (ACF) knife skills
- Sanitation and safety standards
- Day-to-day restaurant operations
- Fundamentals of cooking in a professional kitchen
Explore more skills in our course catalog.
Program At a Glance
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Length of Program
1 year (full-time; plus summer)
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Study Methods
In Person | Hybrid
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Title IV Financial Aid eligible
- This program has additional admission requirements
Take the Next Step
Build on your certificate by applying your credits toward the Hospitality Leadership AAS degree and continue advancing your career.
Support When You Need It
Not sure if this is the right path for you? Schedule an appointment with an advisor to:
- Discuss program options and pathways to a bachelor’s degree
- Learn about funding and financial aid
- Get personalized guidance to reach your goals
