MANILA, Philippines - Ducasse Institute Philippines at Enderun Colleges is now accepting applicants for the November 2013 intake of the three-Month Pastry Arts and 15-month Culinary Arts certificate programs. Both programs provide the students with rigorous training and background on pastry and culinary arts, which will enable them the knowledge and skills to pursue a career in both fields. Enderun Colleges partnered with Ducasse Education for its culinary program making this the first Ducasse Institute outside of France. Alain Ducasse, a renowned French chef, restaurateur, educator, and entrepreneur, founded Ducasse Education. “He’s one of the chefs with the most Michelin stars under his belt,†says Ducasse Education president David Saedi. “Ducasse Education is a school and a professional education system that targets anyone who wants to become a professional chef and anyone who is ready to elevate and upgrade his talent, his competencies to the level required and defined by Alain Ducasse himself.†The three-month Pastry Certificate Program is a comprehensive course that enables students to understand and execute basic and advanced principles in baking and confectionery. The 15-month certificate program, on the other hand, is the compressed version of the regular culinary degree program of Enderun Colleges, minus the general education and business core subjects. “This set-up allows students to fast track our regular culinary program, without them waiting for 4 years.†adds Chalopin. The program also has an internship component, which allows students the access to the 254 industry partners of Enderun Colleges all over the world. To learn more about Enderun’s short courses programs, you may call +632-856-5000 loc. 505 or email extensioncourses@enderuncolleges.com.