Course overview

Enhance your digital knowledge with this short course which aims to celebrate your baking skills. Familiarise yourself with our digital platform, Canvas, and also learn some basic IT skills to improve your daily home and work life. You can then use these skills to advertise and promote your cooking skills. Different Platforms: To cater to diverse audiences, this course explores various online selling platforms and marketplaces. Learners will discover the pros and cons of popular platforms, helping them choose the most suitable one for their personal use. Students will learn how to effectively improve and showcase their culinary offerings.

Course description

Information Technology (IT) can be a valuable tool in the world of baking and pastry, helping bakers streamline their processes, and enhance their creativity, through digital recipies, online ordering and research.

Practical Application: The course also incorporates a hands-on element where students will document their culinary creations through photographs and upload them into the Canvas learning platform. This not only showcases their products but also aids in receiving feedback from instructors and peers.

Online Safety: The course places a strong emphasis on online safety, teaching learners how to protect themselves and their customers from potential risks associated with online food sales. From secure payment methods to handling personal data, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the digital safety landscape.

Whether it's creating an e-commerce website or leveraging established marketplaces, students will learn how to effectively showcase their culinary offerings.

Local Trends and Competitive Costings: Understanding local food trends is crucial for success. Learners will explore market research techniques to identify local demands and preferences, enabling them to tailor their offerings accordingly.

In today's digital age, this short course empowers learners to tap into the growing market of homemade culinary creations, and delves into various aspects of the online food business, equipping participants with essential knowledge and skills to establish

What financial support is available?

We don't want anything to stand in your way when it comes to bringing Adult learning within reach so if you need anything to support you to achieve your goals then speak to one of our education experts during your enrolment journey. Most of our courses are government funded but if you don't qualify or need.

What other support is available?

All of our digital content, teaching and learning activities and assessments are designed to be accessible so if you need any additional support you can discuss this with the education experts during your enrolment journey and we will do all we can to make sure you have optimal access.

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