Carpigiani offers courses from two specialized schools in the USA:
Frozen Dessert University
The school aims to educate potential entreprenuers who want to enter the frozen dessert retail business on the priorities that are needed to be successful, and even more important, how can one produce the finest frozen desserts products: Ice Cream, Gelato, Sorbets, Italian Ice, & Dairy-Free Ice Cream. The education style includes hands-on product training, so each participant can be ensured of a deep understanding of the production method to produce the finest frozen desserts. The workshop will also educate and illustrate to each participant all the business tools needed to be successful in the frozen dessert industry. The Frozen Dessert Business Course is specifically designed to provide our students with all the tools necessary to be successful entreprenuer with a wide-range of knowledge, confidence and continued hands-on support from us, specifically how to go from first base to home plate with the hundreds of questions that can be answered from an expert who has been teaching individuals how to get into the artisan ice cream business for over 25 years.
Carpigiani Gelato UnivesityThe school offers a deep-dive Immersion Course on Italian style artisan gelato for those who want to focus specifically on artisan gelato-making.
In 4 days, the course provides a thorough knowledge of high-quality Italian-style gelato-making, starting from ingredients, production cycle, recipe-making techniques and business plan. For those who want to acquire additional knowledge of gelato, Carpigiani Gelato University offers a 4 week complete curriculum at its Bologna headquarters in Italy. Those who have studied the Immersion course in the US can access directly the Intermediate course in Italy.
Campus - Courses are offered at two locations:
Winston Salem, North Carolina
Vernon Hills, Illinois
Specialization course in Italian-style artisan gelato. Learn the fundamentals of high-quality Italian-style gelato-making in 4 days!
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The 3-days beginner batch freezer class is addressed to anyone who wants to be part of the incredible ice cream and gelato business. The extensive workshop is dedicated to the business aspects for the future successful frozen dessert entrepreneurs.
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One day training on advanced topics!
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Come to the main global campus in Bologna, Italy for a unique gelato experience!
1. Complete Curriculum with 150 hours of intensive training including 30 hours of hands-on practice!
2. Most experienced Gelato Maestros who have taught courses and supported shop openings in over 100 countries.
3. Retail coach, specialized architect and 3D shop simulations.
4. Market research in the best gelato shops all over Italy.
5. Discover the roots and evolution of gelato at Carpigiani Gelato Museum.
6. Share your passion with your classmates from all over the world!
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Complete your gelato training by learning production techniques for innovative recipes
Start learning how to produce high-quality Italian gelato and train to become a successful entrepreneur!
Save 600 EUR Signing up for all 4 levels and be ready to manage a gelato shop in 1 month!
Save 400 EUR by booking in a single package all three levels and a Saturday Internship to apply what you have learned.
Start personalizing your gelato by learning more about recipe-making and ingredients properties!
Hands-on practice a real gelateria, always supported by a tutor and a dedicated recipe book.
Can't make it to campus? Check out Online Courses!
This Carpigiani Gelato University Course is a tutorial video. It is 140 minutes long. You can order it, download (1,13 GB) it and watch it, as many times as you want, on your computer.
Learn how to amaze the customer of your gelateria with extraordinary gelato cocktails!
Chocolate, a product for the gelatiere who wants to spoil his customers!
Chocolate flavour has been one of the best sellers of all times. Learn to maximize the flavour of the chocolate and to give your unique touch!
Learn to maximize your gelato with artisan flavouring sauces and topping
Learn to formulate the recipes for fruit sorbets using fresh raw materials! Carpigiani Gelato University's first Webinar lesson.
Learn the secrets of gelato cakes that remain soft even at -20°C!
Learn how to create gelatos without milk and dairy product!
Leanrn to balance your milk-based gelatos to personalize and differentiate your best-seller flavors!
Discover how to create delicious savory gelato!
This Carpigiani Gelato University course is a tutorial video that lasts 95 minutes. You can order it, download (795 MB) it and watch it, as many times as you want, on your computer at home.
Discover the Webinar Package! Buy 6 Podcasts at 200€ + vat!
