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Ready to level up your kitchen game, whether you're mastering easy plant-based meals, baking a jaw-dropping cake, or just want to sound like a pro picking a wine? These flexible courses give you the fun, specialized skills you need, all from home.

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Highlights

  • Earn CPD-accredited certificates while learning culinary skills across cooking, baking, cheesemaking, and wine appreciation through chef-led video courses..

  • Study 100% online at your own pace with lifetime access after redemption.

  • Choose from single courses or value bundles (3- or 5-course options), with recommended study times from 30 to 165 hours.

  • Enjoy instant digital voucher delivery, simple online redemption within 12 months, and a bonus one-month free pass to IOA’s full course library.

  • Perfect for gifting, with flexible online learning and optional certification ideal for food lovers, hobbyists, or aspiring professionals.

Course Collection

Ready to level up your kitchen skills? Whether you’re learning plant-based cooking, baking show-stopping cakes, or gaining confidence in wine selection, these flexible online courses help you build specialized culinary skills from the comfort of home.

Online Gluten-Free Cooking Course

Gluten-Free Cooking

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Learn to cook delicious, everyday gluten-free meals without compromising on flavor.

  • Thai red curry to dairy-free risotto
  • Healthy ingredient alternatives
  • Quick everyday meal ideas
Course details
Study Time: 30 hours
Certification: 30 CPD points
Online Sophisticated Baking & Cake Design Course

Sophisticated Baking & Cake Design

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Learn professional techniques to design and deliver show- stopping cakes.

  • Smooth icing & fondant work
  • Piping, hand-painting & patterns
  • Tiered cake stacking & presentation
Course details
Study Time: 30 hours
Certification: 30 CPD points
Online Wine Appreciation Course

Wine Appreciation

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Gain sommelier-level confidence in selecting, serving, and pairing wine.

  • Global wine regions (France, Italy, USA)
  • Tasting etiquette & scoring
  • Advanced food pairing techniques
Course details
Study Time: 50 hours
Certification: 50 CPD points
Specialized Cooking 3 Course Bundle

Specialized Cooking (3-Course Bundle)

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Master the art of modern, mindful eating with this bundle. Learn practical skills to confidently plan, prepare, and present health-conscious meals.

  • Gluten-free, plant-based, and cheese-making skills.
  • Smart meal planning and substitutions for balanced dishes.
  • CPD points and lifetime access with updates.
Course details
Courses Included:
  • Gluten-Free Cooking (30 hours)
  • Plant Based Cooking (25 hours)
  • Introduction to Cheese Making (30 hours)
Study Time: 85 hours
Certification: 85 CPD points
Gourmet Entertaining Bundle

Gourmet Entertaining (3-Course Bundle)

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Curate the perfect gourmet experience. This bundle transforms you into the ultimate host or specialized caterer.

  • Learn how to become a top host or caterer.
  • Master dazzling desserts, artisanal cheesemaking, and wine pairing.
  • Learn expert wine knowledge to pair and present flawlessly.
Course details
Courses Included:
  • Sophisticated Baking & Cake Design (30 hours)
  • Introduction to Cheese Making (30 hours)
  • Wine Appreciation (50 hours)
Study Time: 110 hours
Certification: 110 CPD points
Ultimate Culinary Bundle

Ultimate Culinary (5-Course Bundle)

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Become a versatile professional or dedicated hobbyist with accredited skills in both specialized dietary cooking and high-end artisanal craft. This package opens doors to catering, specialized product creation, or lifestyle blogging.

  • Become a versatile professional and hobbyist.
  • Accredited skills in both specialized dietary cooking and high-end artisanal craft.
  • Opens doors to catering, product creation, or lifestyle blogging.
Course details
Courses Included:
  • Gluten-Free Cooking (30 hours)
  • Plant Based Cooking (25 hours)
  • Introduction to Cheese Making (30 hours)
  • Sophisticated Baking & Cake Design (30 hours)
  • Wine Appreciation (50 hours)
Study Time: 165 hours
Certification: 165 CPD points

How It Works

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FAQs

What are the courses about?

These courses teach practical cooking and food skills you can use at home, with step-by-step video lessons.

  • Gluten-Free Cooking: Learn to make tasty everyday gluten-free meals and smart ingredient swaps without losing flavor.
  • Plant Based Cooking: Learn how to cook delicious whole-food plant-based meals with simple, accessible ingredients and bold flavors.
  • Introduction to Cheese Making: Learn how to make and pasteurize cheese at home, from easy soft cheeses to more advanced styles like camembert and brie.
  • Sophisticated Baking & Cake Design: Learn professional techniques for decorating cakes, including icing, fondant, piping, and stacking tiered cakes.
  • Wine Appreciation: Learn how to choose, taste, serve, and pair wine with food with more confidence.
What certificates or CPD points do I get?

Each course provides CPD points. Gluten-Free Cooking has 30 CPD, Sophisticated Baking & Cake Design has 30 CPD, and Wine Appreciation has 50 CPD. Bundles offer 85 CPD (Specialized Cooking 3), 110 CPD (Gourmet Entertaining 3), or 165 CPD (Ultimate Culinary 5-Course). Digital or hard copy certificates can be purchased after completing the course.

How long is the study time?

Gluten-Free Cooking is about 30 hours. Sophisticated Baking & Cake Design is about 30 hours. Wine Appreciation is about 50 hours. Bundles range from 85 to 165 hours depending on the pack. Cheese Making is about 30 hours, and Plant Based Cooking is about 25 hours. You can learn at your own pace after redemption.

How long do I have access to the course?

Once you redeem your voucher, you get lifetime access to the course content.

What’s included with the courses?

The courses include professional video lessons, comprehensive materials and recipes, and options for a digital or hard copy certificate after completion. You also get access to future updates where available.

How do I redeem the voucher and what are the timelines?

A digital voucher is emailed at purchase. Redeem on the International Open Academy site within 12 months. After redemption, you unlock the course and gain lifetime access. There is also a bonus of one month of free access to IOA’s library after redemption.

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Promotional value expires 90 days after purchase. Amount paid never expires.
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  • Limit 9 per person(s), may buy 1 additional as gift(s).
  • May be repurchased every 30 days.
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About International Open Academy

International Open Academy or IOA is an educational membership platform for people looking to upgrade their professional and personal skills or launch a new freelance career with marketable qualifications.

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