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Certified Master Baker

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Description

A baker at this level and for this designation participates in a broad range of complex, technical or professional work activities, performed in a wide variety of contexts with a substantial degree of personal responsibility and autonomy. Responsibility for the work of others and allocation of resources is present. He/she must have the technical and administrative skills necessary to operate and manage the production area of a full-line independent or in-store commercial bakery. He/she must produce high quality bakery foods, and demonstrate a basic knowledge about the principles of sanitation, management, retail sales/merchandising and training.

Certifying Organization

Retail Bakers of America

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Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes
If significant work experience is needed? Yes
Is an exam required? Yes
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

Related Programs

7 Baking & Pastry Arts programs on Career School App.

Keiser University

Baking and Pastry Arts

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AccreditedOn-CampusFinancial Aid
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Next start
Nov 23, 2026
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Charlotte Technical College

Baking and Pastry Arts

Certificate

On-CampusFinancial Aid
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Rolling enrollment
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Treasure Coast Technical College

Baking & Pastry Arts

Certificate

On-CampusFinancial Aid
Vero Beach
Vero Beach, FL
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
600 clock hours — 5 months
App fee
$30
Tuition
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The Culinary School of Fort Worth

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Certificate

On-CampusFinancial Aid
Fort Worth Campus
Fort Worth, TX
Next start
Feb 8, 2027
Duration
36 Weeks
900 clock hours (incl. 210-hr externship)
App fee
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$21,855 for the Program
The Culinary School of Fort Worth

Professional Culinary Program (Evening)

Certificate

On-CampusFinancial Aid
Fort Worth Campus
Fort Worth, TX
Next start
Feb 8, 2027
Duration
36 Weeks
900 clock hours (incl. 210-hr externship)
App fee
$25
Tuition
$21,855 for the Program
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Suggested because Certified Master Baker applies to Bakers. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.

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