The American Bakers Association's Bakers Manufacturing Academy offers courses for professionals new to the baking industry. The courses teach fundamental knowledge that new hires, department transfers, and those seeking a refresher will find invaluable as they start and grow in their positions.
Entry-Level Cookie and Cracker Training
- Foundational knowledge for all employees new to cookie and cracker plant operations
- Online, 4-5 total hours, up to 6 weeks to finish
- Lessons include: Ingredients, Mixing, Forming, Baking
- Available in English and Spanish
Baking Basics 101
- Fundamental knowledge for all employees new to working in any baking facility
- 1 hour total, up to 2 weeks to finish
- Lessons include: Workplace Safety, Food Safety and Hygiene, Technical Training
- Available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese
For both courses, training managers receive simple student registration, documentation, and progress updates. All students have access to a Glossary of Terms and can print a Certificate of Completion upon successfully passing a multiple-choice final test.
ABA Members receive special pricing. Learn more and enroll today.