Beginner Course for Schools and Companies
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
- $1,550 for a group of up to 10 students, plus a per-student fee from the 11th student. Examination and certificate issuance fees are included.
Who this course is for
This course can be licensed by culinary schools, educational institutions, restaurants, hotels and corporate training departments outside Japan for their students and staff.
It 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.
Prices and enrollment for your group
Purchase the base fee for up to 10 participants, and add one per-student unit for each additional participant.
All prices are in US dollars and include the examination fee and certificate issuance fee.
Enroll a group
How the course works
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Application. Click the Add to cart button for the option and group size you need, then register your details to complete the purchase.
Purchase the base fee for up to 10 participants, and add one per-student unit for each additional participant. -
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 an individual login ID is issued for every participant. -
Examination and assignment submission. Students book their examination and submit their assignments during the course period.
Learning is self-paced and available 24 hours a day. -
Completion and issuance of the certificate. Students receive their examination and assignment results together with the certificate.
During the course period they 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 our students 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 our students 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.
How does the group pricing work?
The base fee covers a group of up to 10 students.
From the 11th student onward, add one per-student unit for each additional participant.
All prices are in US dollars and include the examination and certificate issuance fees.
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