Beginner Course
Learn the basics of Japanese cuisine — rice, dashi stock, soups and the core cooking methods — in a short online course, and earn the Beginner Level certification.
At a glance
- Level
- Beginner
- Entry requirement
- None — suitable for complete beginners
- Time to complete
- 2 weeks to 2 months
- Format
- 100% online and self-paced, available 24 hours a day
- Language
- Videos, textbooks and the examination are in English
- Assessment
- An online examination during the course
- Certificate awarded
- Japanese Cooking Fundamental Skills Certification: Beginner Level
- Price
- $220 per person, including the examination and certificate issuance fees.
Who this course is for
This course suits:
- Those who want to learn the basics of Japanese cuisine in a short period.
- Those who wish to take a trial course before committing to a longer program.
What you will learn
Rice, two kinds of dashi stock, two basic soups, and one simmered, two grilled and one deep-fried dish.
All lessons are taught by video, with textbooks, and can be repeated as often as needed during the course period.
Cooking techniques
- How to prepare rice
- How to make dashi stock (2 kinds)
- How to make basic soup (2 kinds)
- 1 simmered dish
- 2 grilled dishes
- 1 deep-fried dish
The certification you receive
Japanese Cooking Fundamental Skills Certification: Beginner Level. A certificate of course completion is issued.
The certification is issued by The Association for the Advancement of the Japanese Culinary Art and Sunnylive, Inc.
Supervised and certified by The Association for the Advancement of the Japanese Culinary Art, founded in 1930.
Price and enrollment
All prices are in US dollars and include the examination fee and certificate issuance fee.
Enroll
How the course works
- Application. Click the Add to cart button for the option you need, then register your details to complete the purchase.
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Course start. The course starts within a few business days.
Detailed information about the course and the textbook is sent by e-mail in advance, and your login ID is issued. -
Examination and assignment submission. Book your examination and submit your assignments during the course period.
Learning is self-paced and available 24 hours a day. -
Completion and issuance of the certificate. You receive your examination and assignment results together with the certificate.
During the course period you can keep viewing the content even after the examination is over.
Registering as a member afterwards is a separate procedure.
What you need
- A device such as a PC, tablet or smartphone
- An internet connection — see the recommended learning environment
- Basic cooking tools — knives, pots, cutting boards and similar
- Basic seasonings and the ingredients for the program menus
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need any previous experience or qualification?
No.
The Beginner Course is suitable for complete beginners and can also be taken as a trial course before a longer program.
How long does the course take?
The course takes 2 weeks to 2 months, depending on the pace of study.
Learning is self-paced and available 24 hours a day, and the content can be viewed again during the course period even after the examination.
What language is the course in?
The cooking videos are narrated in English, and the textbooks and the examination are in English as well.
How is the course assessed?
Through an online examination taken during the course period.
Results are sent together with the certificate.
What certificate do I receive?
The Japanese Cooking Fundamental Skills Certification: Beginner Level, together with a certificate of course completion.
It is issued by The Association for the Advancement of the Japanese Culinary Art and Sunnylive, Inc.
Can my school or company enroll a group?
Yes.
The same course is available with group pricing for culinary schools, restaurants, hotels and companies: a base fee for up to 10 students plus a per-student rate from the 11th.
See the Beginner Course for schools and companies page.
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