Chef Status Unlocked: Learn Culinary Skills with Online Courses from International Open Academy - Up to 96% Off

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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.

About This Deal

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.

Gluten-Free Cooking

Online Gluten-Free Cooking Course

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
  • Study Time: 30 hours
  • Certification: 30 CPD points

Sophisticated Baking & Cake Design

Online Sophisticated Baking & Cake Design Course

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

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

Wine Appreciation

Online Wine Appreciation Course

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

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

Specialized Cooking (3-Course Bundle)

Specialized Cooking 3 Course Bundle

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.
  • 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 (3-Course Bundle)

Gourmet Entertaining Bundle

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.
  • 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 (5-Course Bundle)

Ultimate Culinary Bundle

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.
  • 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

  1. Get Your Voucher

    Purchase the deal and receive a digital voucher by email instantly. No physical shipping required.

  2. Redeem Your Course

    Visit the International Open Academy redemption page and enter your voucher code to unlock your course.

  3. Start Learning

    Confirm your course, register with your email address, and start learning right away with lifetime access after redemption.

Bonus Tip! After redemption, you’ll receive a special code for one month of free access to the full International Open Academy course library.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

No subscription or additional purchase is required to access the course(s) purchased via Groupon.

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  • May be repurchased every 30 days.
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About International Open Academy

International Open Academy (IOA) is a global online learning platform serving more than 1.5 million learners across 100+ countries. Learners can access a diverse range of accredited courses, certifications and micro-credentials, with recommended learning pathways helping them develop new skills and achieve their goals. They can also earn and share their skills and credentials and discover relevant jobs, internships and volunteer opportunities directly within the platform, connecting learning with real-world opportunities.

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