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Post by nehcoolio on Mar 24, 2010 10:55:00 GMT -5
Hello Im Neha from Mumbai , India . There arent many professional courses on chocolate making here . There is barry calleburt academy , but can anyone learn chocolates in 3 days ! I came across a 3 month intensive course from ecolechocolat in canada. Its about 600$ , is it worth studying a course like this online ? Will it really help me , I am a complete novice... Looking forward to taking this conversation further with a bit of your help. Cheers
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Post by cheebs on Mar 24, 2010 12:41:46 GMT -5
Yes, although I did not participate in the online version, I have taken a Master class from ecolechocolat and they are very good.
Several of my Master classmates did take the online course and swear by it.
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Post by andreafbe on Mar 24, 2010 16:50:58 GMT -5
I did take the online version of this program. The program is well laid out and the information is good, but you are still on your own for learning how to temper chocolate, which I think has a big learning curve. In addition to the class I looked for a local chef who had some experience in tempering chocolate that I could hire for an hour or so to learn some technique that I could then practice further on my own. In the end I do not use the technique of tempering that this chef prefers, but at least I learned about it. I say look for information and experience where ever you can especially when it comes to chocolate!! And, yes, you can learn a lot about chocolate in 3 days (i.e. how to be efficient in your workspace, great tips for molding, ideas for flavor combinations, etc). Make sure the class is geared towards your level of experience and covers what you are interested in learning. Good luck with your decision. Andrea
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Post by nehcoolio on Mar 25, 2010 3:10:43 GMT -5
Thank you Cheebs and Andrea .
My aim in the chocolate industry is to make great chocolates , premium kind , and have them wrapped with some amazing packaging and sell to corporates , as the trend of corporates gifting chocolates is now picking up versus Indian sweets (mithai , which are great too)
Therefore , Im joining the chocolate academy of barry callebaut for just one class on making chocolates. (they have , one day) hope I learn well .
The online course just doesnt make sense with the kinds of budget it requires. but hmm lets see maybe in the future if needed ..i would think of joining it.
Thank you for you help , this forum will be a great place to understand everything I would yearn to learn about chocolate.
Cheers
Neha
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Post by garth on Mar 25, 2010 17:23:33 GMT -5
I took it last year at this time. There is an amazing amount of information. If you're serious about opening a shop, do it. Just today I finished plumbing and electrical for code inspection. I plan to be the smallest chocolate factory in the world for a year ! Ha! Then someone else can take that title. For $600 you'll know if the chocolate life is for you. Just a cut and paste from an e mail sent to mefrom Pam, "We will be mentioned in a sidebar on online culinary education in the April addition of Saveur Magazine, North America's 3rd most read food magazines. "
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Post by Kaveri on Feb 16, 2011 11:36:00 GMT -5
Hi Andrea,
I am Kaveri from India. I read all the useful info you have discussed . I have heard about the ecole chocolate online course. Wanted to know if the online course really helps and what kind of equipment we should have before strting the course?
It will be great if you can help me out on this
Kaveri
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Post by Brad on Feb 21, 2011 14:50:34 GMT -5
There is a chocolatier here in Canada by the name of Kerry Beal, who sells DVD's on tempering chocolate and making chocolate confections. She sent me a couple a few years back as a promotion. I am considering selling them in my shop. You may want to contact her, and/or purchase a copy. I'm sure it would be a great help. www.thechocolatedoctor.ca/products/intro.htmlCheers. Brad www.SoChoklat.com
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Post by carlitos on May 11, 2011 13:02:17 GMT -5
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Post by iskak on Nov 14, 2011 10:45:21 GMT -5
thats a good link, thanks carlitos
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Post by carlitos on Nov 22, 2011 9:26:11 GMT -5
thats a good link, thanks carlitos They have changed the callebaut webpage and now you have to register to access the videos, but registration is free. Just log in and go to Callebaut TV. Well worth it
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Post by harishdhanda on Jan 14, 2012 5:11:23 GMT -5
Hi! This is Harish,
I am very new on this forum,I just joined today and I am interested in taking an online Chocolatiers course. Can any one suggest which one is the best for a beginner?
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Post by harishdhanda on Jan 14, 2012 5:12:39 GMT -5
Hi! This is Harish,
I am very new on this forum,I just joined today and I am interested in taking an online Chocolatiers course. Can any one suggest which one is the best for a beginner?
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Post by namrata on Apr 11, 2014 5:01:11 GMT -5
hi everyone..... i just started looking for online course for making chocolate......i want to enter that feild professionally.............tell me about online classes......and how far will it help.>
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Post by etchedmemories on Dec 29, 2014 21:33:31 GMT -5
I am Nathalie from Canada and new to the board. I'm looking at opening a shop and I'm also looking at courses online. And any other info you may all want to share with me.
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Post by eg on Dec 30, 2014 10:37:36 GMT -5
I'm curious about the online bean to bar course offered by ecole chocolate. Has anyone here taken that class? I'd love to hear how much time is spent on business planning, the logistics and costs of starting, and then scaling up a small business. And, I understand a significant portion of the curriculum is spent teaching how to taste and understand chocolate - for anyone here who has taken the class, has this part of the curriculum given you a significant advantage in your own approach to making chocolate?
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