On-Line Courses

• Use a search engine to find an online cooking and baking course that's right for you.Two beautiful young girls working oon computer at park image by Laser from Fotolia.com
  
  Taking a cooking and baking course online is a great option for those who want the convenience of staying at home while learning. A disadvantage of these courses is that they may seem less personal because you will not be interacting face-to-face with a professor or teacher. You must also determine the level of education that's right for you. There are courses for those simply looking to improve their cooking and baking skills at home, and more advanced courses for those who wish to cook and bake professionally. Use a search engine to peruse the courses available online.
  
  

Private Companies offering Courses

• Check your local newspaper to find cooking and baking courses offered by companies in your area.man reading newspaper image by jimcox40 from Fotolia.com
  
  Many cities have private companies that offer cooking and baking courses for all ages. The Young Chef's Academy, for example, offers cooking lessons for children and has multiple locations across the country. The grocery store, Earth Fare, offers a variety of cooking courses using products that are available in their stores. There are many options like this in almost every community. Ask around, search your local newspaper, or use an internet search to find out what's available in your area.
  
  

Community College Continuing Education

• Most community colleges offer continuing education courses in specific subjects like cooking and baking.cooking image by Daria Miroshnikova from Fotolia.com
  
  Most community colleges offer continuing education courses in cooking and baking. These courses do not usually involve earning credits toward a degree. They are offered for those in the community who are simply interested in a learning more about a specific topic like cooking and baking. Contact your local community college and ask if they offer any cooking and baking classes. Courses are typically for adults only and may range in length from a single day, or weeks, or months.
  
  

Culinary Schools

• Culinary schools offer in-depth cooking and baking courses for those seeking professional knowledge.serious woman image by Lisa Eastman from Fotolia.com
  
  Culinary school is the place to learn the most in-depth cooking and baking skills. The courses offered at culinary schools are geared toward the professional world of cooking and baking. Courses at culinary school will cover many topics and facets of cooking and baking to provide student with comprehensive knowledge of these subjects. Culinary schools most often require you to enroll as a student and choose a degree or certificate to pursue in order to attend any of the classes available.