Making Chocolate from the Bean
Ecole Chocolat - Chocolate Making School

"I gained more knowledge than I expected in this program.

The course notes and curriculum are incredibly thorough, covering the depth and breadth of chocolate making bean to bar."

- Anya, May 08 Graduate

make chocolate from scratch

"A thorough grounding in the entire chocolate process

complete with history, processing and post production. A good introductory course."

- Emile, May 08 Graduate

"I was very happy with this course.

It was exactly the type of information I was looking for. After studying this information/research and looking at the big picture it will help me make an informed decision as to whether this type of business is the direction I want to move my business in."

- Gail, May 08 Graduate

Chocolate Making From the Bean Program

The 2-month 100% online Chocolate Making from the Bean for Chocolatiers program is about how to make your own chocolate from scratch from dried cocoa beans. The curriculum covers the whole chocolate making and manufacturing process from sourcing beans, cleaning, winnowing, roasting, refining, conching and tempering to produce bulk chocolate from which you create your final products.

How to Make Chocolate from Scratch
Next QA Chocolate Course

Sept 12 - Nov 7, 2008

Exam: Nov 7, 9:00 AM PST

 

 

Registration fee: $395.00 US US or CAD (plus GST)

Note: The registration fee does not include chocolate which will be needed to complete the Understanding Chocolate Flavor and Sourcing Cocoa Beans Modules. This chocolate could cost approximately $200.00 US.

Students must be available on November 7 at 9:00 AM PST to take the final exam online.

our unique curriculum

The Chocolate Making from the Bean for Chocolatiers Program curriculum tackles 5 different Topics:

Understanding the Chocolate Industry

  • Topics include: glossary of industry terms, history of chocolate making, resource lists for chocolate making equipment and suppliers.

Understanding Chocolate Flavor

  • Topics include:chocolate chemistry and flavor, ingredients that contribute to taste, physiology of taste, developing your tasting palate.

Sourcing Cocoa Beans - Your Most Important Ingredient

  • Cocoa beans have to be sourced from specialized distributors and agents. Topics include: cocoa bean origin, sourcing consistent suppliers, understanding de-facto organic and free trade issues, ensuring quality and traceability.

The Chocolate Manufacturing Process

  • Topics include: understanding the processes and machinery needed to turn dried cocoa beans into tempered chocolate, understanding chocolate crystallization, good manufacturing practices, sanitation and food safety.

Formulating your Operations Plan

  • Topics include: finding your location, equipping your facility, planning for production, what it takes to run a business, steps to starting a business.
chocolate processing from bean to bar

If you have been thinking about becoming a chocolate manufacturer or expanding your production to include making bulk chocolate from the bean - think of this how to make chocolate from scratch program as "homework" that will ensure you understand the chocolate making process and what you are getting into.

Registering for the Program

Ecole Chocolat STUDENTS OR GRADUATES:
Ecole Chocolat current students and graduates should access this Program registration form by logging on to Learning Centre. Do not register here.

NON STUDENTS OR GRADUATES :
If you are not currently an Ecole Chocolat student or graduate, please
CLICK HERE to submit an application form and payment.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel from the Chocolate Making from the Bean for Chocolatiers Program up to 3 days before the start of the program. A refund of your registration fee minus a 10% administration fee may take approximately 10 working days to process. Because our programs are usually full and in order to make sure all students are committed, on the start date of your program your registration fee becomes non-refundable and non-transferable to another session (except in extraordinary circumstances).

Chocolatier Resources
Our Celebration of Chocolate Shops
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The Chocolate Tree

The Chocolate Tree
by Allen M. Young

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Professional Chocolate Tempering Machine Forum
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