PROFESSIONAL CHEF DIPLOMA PROGRAM
Build professional culinary skills through hands-on training, real kitchen experience and a paid internship in Durrës, Albania.
About Edart Institute
Learn in a Real Professional Kitchen
Edart is a modern culinary school located in Durrës, Albania, right by the beach. Students learn practical kitchen skills from experienced professional chefs while preparing Italian, traditional Albanian, and international dishes.
Training takes place in fully equipped professional kitchens at Edart Hotel, giving students hands-on experience in a real, working hotel environment. Alongside international recipes, they also learn essential English kitchen vocabulary and develop the practical skills needed to work confidently in hotels and restaurants.
About Edart Institute
Your 9-Month Journey
October-March | Training
- 6 months of intensive training
- 3 classes per week
- Theory & hands-on kitchen time
- Hands-on practice in our professional kitchen
- Creatucuty & problem-solving on the line
April–June | Paid Internship
- 3 months paid internship
- Work in a real kitchen
- Placement in a real partner hotel or restaurant
- Real job experience, guided by professionals
- Evaluation & reference letter at the end
A Complete Professional Training Experience
What You'll Learn
Knife Skills
Learn essential knife techniques, safe handling and efficient ingredient preparation.
Kitchen Safety & Hygiene
Understand professional standards for cleanliness, food safety, storage and kitchen organisation.
Italian Cuisine
Explore classic Italian dishes, ingredients and professional preparation techniques.
Traditional Cuisine
Learn to prepare traditional dishes while respecting authentic flavours and cooking methods.
International Cuisine
Discover recipes, flavours and techniques used in kitchens around the world.
Pizza & Pastry Basics
Develop a practical foundation in pizza preparation, dough, baking and essential pastry techniques.
Menu Planning & Food Costing
Learn how to create balanced menus, organise ingredients and understand basic food costing.
English for the Kitchen
Learn essential English culinary vocabulary and improve communication in international kitchen environments.
AFTER COMPLETION
What You Walk Away With
Official Diploma
Receive an official diploma or certificate of completion after successfully finishing the program.
Reference Letter
Receive a professional reference letter based on your internship performance and work experience.
Real Job Experience
Complete the program with practical experience in a real hotel or restaurant kitchen.
Student Accommodation
Your home for the academic phase
Your home for the academic phase (separate from the Edart Hotel training venue)
- Comfy, furnished, right on the seafront
- Beach-facing rooms, short walk to class
- Hotel-style furnishing & housekeeping
- Internet, water & electricity included
Life in Durrës
Durrës is Albania’s vibrant beach city, known for its sunny atmosphere, rich history and lively coastal lifestyle. With long sandy beaches located close to the school, students can enjoy the sea while studying. The city is also home to the impressive Roman Amphitheatre, a charming old town and a seafront promenade filled with cafés and restaurants. Located only 30–40 minutes from Tirana, Durrës offers the perfect combination of education, culture and life by the sea.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Invest in Your Culinary Future
Everything you need to know about the 9-month Professional Chef Diploma Program.
9 Months
TOTAL DURATION
6 months of classes + 3 months of paid internship
€3,000
PROGRAM FEE
Full Professional Chef Diploma Program
€180/MONTH
ACCOMMODATION
Beach-facing stay for the 6-month academic phase