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Cooking Online Courses 2025: Fees, Duration, Certification, Top Colleges & Career Scope

Shreyosee Chakraborty • 10 Mins read • 1 Sep 25

Cooking Online Courses

The cooking online courses offer a wide range of topics, starting from basic skills like chopping, sauteing, and boiling, to advanced skills of a professional level like sous vide cooking, fermentation, and presentation. Students pursuing cooking online courses can attend the sessions from the comfort of their kitchens. Apart from the basic and advanced skills, the course also focuses on the preparation of certain cuisines or dietary styles, for instance, Japanese, Italian, vegan, ketogenic, and gluten-free cooking.

Cooking online courses can be pursued in various methods for the ease of the learners, like pre-recorded video lessons for the students to access as per their own convenience, and a few of the platforms conduct live sessions with the instructors providing real-time assistance. The interested students can also conveniently download the recipes for cooking guides for easy access during cooking to create the dishes at home. The tuition fees for pursuing the course range from ₹150 to ₹1000 for the basic course, while the specialized courses might range from ₹5,000 to ₹60,000.

The salary of a graduate for an online cooking course shall depend on their experience and abilities, with the starting salary ranging from ₹15,000 and can rise to ₹2 Lakhs. A thorough reading of the article shall help you understand the convenience of pursuing online cooking courses to expand your culinary expertise while enhancing your cooking confidence and nutritional knowledge.

Cooking Online Courses: Quick Overview

The table provides all the relevant information essential for students willing to pursue cooking online courses.

Particulars	Details
Duration	6 months - 3 years
Basic Course Fees	₹150 - ₹1,000
Advanced Course Fees	₹5,000 - ₹60,000
Starting Salary	₹15,000
Experienced Salary	₹2 Lakhs
Job Roles	Chef Baker Catering Manager Food Entrepreneur R&D Chef

Best Cooking Online Courses

Several platforms have been providing scopes for pursuing cooking online courses, both for working professionals as well as students willing to pursue distance education.

Cozymeal

The table provides all the relevant information about pursuing the cooking online courses through Cozymeal.

Course Name	Trainer Name	Duration	Fees	Rating (out of 5)
Intro to Indian Cuisine	Chef Radhika	75 minutes	₹3,413.53	4.8
Plant-based Fast Food Classics	Chef Carlos	75 minutes	₹3,413.53	4.9
Italian Risotto and Gelato	Chef Davide	75 minutes	₹3,938.39	5.0
Traditional North Indian Fare	Chef Radhika	75 minutes	₹3,413.53	4.9
Authentic Cubanos and Mojitos	Chef Angela - Michelle	75 minutes	₹3,413.53	4.9
Hawaiian Style Luau Party	Chef Stacy D.	75 minutes	₹3,413.53	4.9
Handmade Bubble Tea and Salad Rolls	Chef Logan	75 minutes	₹3,413.53	4.9

Skillshare

The table provides all the relevant information about pursuing the cooking online courses through Skillshare.

Course Name	Trainer Name	Duration	Fees	Rating (out of 5)
Cooking Like a Chef: 5 Fundamental Skills for a Modern Kitchen Success	Alex Gabriel Ainouz	50 minutes	₹1,900 - ₹2,300	5.0
Culinary Education 101: The Cooking Like a Chef Crash Course	Chef Rudakova	1 hour 33 minutes	₹1,300	5.0
How to Cook Productively: A Meal Planning System for Beginners	Ali Abdaal	2 hours 13 minutes	₹1,300	N/A
Kitchen Confidence: Practical Tips for Cooking with Intuition	Julie Yoon	57 minutes	₹1,300	N/A
Knife Skills: A Mini Class to Chop Like a Chef	Elana Karp	12 minutes	₹1,300	N/A
Kitchen Confidence: Practical Tips for Cooking Successful Sauces	Julie Yoon	1 hour 51 minutes	₹1,300	N/A
Cookie Decoration for Beginners: Create Incredible, Edible Art	Laurie Shannon Aka Icing Artist	1 hour 6 minutes	₹1,300	N/A
Creative Cooking: Simple Sauces to Elevate Every Meal	Kelis	51 minutes	₹1,300	N/A
Italian Classics Made Easy: Perfect Pasta al Pomodoro	Nicoletta Grippo	26 minutes	₹120	N/A
One Dough, Many Treats: Cinnamon Rolls, Braided Loaf, and Custard Buns	Shubranshu Bhandoh	57 minutes	₹160	N/A

Jamie Oliver Online Cookery School

The table provides all the relevant information about pursuing the cooking online courses through Jamie Oliver Online Cookery School.

Course Name	Trainer Name	Duration	Fees
Online Italian Favourites	Expert Teaching Chef	2 hours	₹3,150
Online Pasta Maker	Expert Teaching Chef	2 hours	₹3,150
Online Showstopping Ravioli	Expert Teaching Chef	2 hours	₹3,150

America’s Test Kitchen Online Cooking School

The table provides all the relevant information about pursuing the cooking online courses through America’s Test Kitchen Online Cooking School.

Course Name	Trainer Name	Fees
Korean Basics with Umma	ATK Test Kitchen Experts	₹2,095
Mastering Shrimp	ATK Test Kitchen Experts	₹3,302
Cream Filled Pastries	ATK Test Kitchen Experts	₹3,302
Think Like a Chef	ATK Test Kitchen Experts	₹3,302
Hand-Rolled Pasta	ATK Test Kitchen Experts	₹3,302
All About Tomatoes	ATK Test Kitchen Experts	₹3,302
Cooking for Two	ATK Test Kitchen Experts	₹3,302
Creamy Custardy Desserts	ATK Test Kitchen Experts	₹3,302
How to Clean Mushrooms	ATK Test Kitchen Experts	₹3,302
Make-Ahead Appetizers	ATK Test Kitchen Experts	₹3,302

Top Chef University

The table provides all the relevant information about pursuing the cooking online courses through Top Chef University.

Course Name	Trainer Name	Duration	Fees
Introduction to Knife Skills	Carla Hall	5 minutes 46 seconds	₹2,625
Chopped Salad - Classic Cob	Chef Spike Mendelsohn	12 minutes	₹2,620
Principles of Grilling - Grilled Ribeyes	Chef Ariane Duarte	8 minutes 4 seconds	₹2,620

Coursera Specializations

The table provides all the relevant information about pursuing the cooking online courses through Coursera Specializations.

Course Name	Trainer Name	Duration	Fees	Rating (out of 5)
Cooking for Busy Healthy People	Maya Adam	Flexible Schedule	₹3,649	4.7
Food Sustainability, Mindful Eating, and Healthy Cooking Specialization	Maya Adam	4 weeks	₹3,649	4.8
Child Nutrition and Cooking	Maya Adam	Flexible Schedule	₹3,649	4.8
Stanford Introduction to Food and Health	Maya Adam	Flexible Schedule	₹3,649	4.7
The Science of Gastronomy	King Lau Chow	Flexible Schedule	₹3,649	4.7
ChatGPT Meal Planning: Effortlessly Plan and Cook with AI	Dr. Jules White	5 hours	₹3,649	4.7

Udemy Cooking Courses

The table provides all the relevant information about pursuing the cooking online courses through Udemy Cooking Courses.

Course Name	Trainer Name	Duration	Fees	Rating (out of 5)
Restaurant Kitchen Basics Mini Course: Cooking with Eggs	Steve Katsandres Eric Martenson	34 minutes	Free	4.4
Food Design, what it is and who does it	Rose Nene	34 minutes	Free	4.3
Quick and Yummy Sandwich Maker Toast Recipes	Pearl Ishizaki	56 minutes	Free	4
How to Barbecue Chicken	Chris Ahl	36 minutes	Free	4.4
How to BBQ Ribs Fall Off The Bone Smoked Ribs	Chris Ahl	33 minutes	Free	4.4

Leiths School of Food and Wine – Online

The table provides all the relevant information about pursuing the cooking online courses through Leiths School of Food and Wine - Online.

Course Name	Trainer Name	Duration	Fees	Rating (out of 5)
Essential Cooking - Professional Course & Certificate	Leiths Online Mentors	24 weeks	₹1,49,500	5
Chef Skills - Professional Course & Certificate	Leiths Online Mentors	24 weeks	₹1,79,500	5
Nutrition in Culinary Practice	Leiths Online Mentors	20 weeks	₹1,79,500	5
Essential Bread and Patisserie	Leiths Online Mentors	24 weeks	₹1,49,500	5
Plant-Based Cooking	Leiths Online Mentors	6 weeks	₹29,500	5
Basics to Baker	Leiths Online Mentors	10 weeks	₹66,675	5
Introduction to Patisserie	Leiths Online Mentors	12 weeks	₹89,500	5
Absolute Beginners - Entry Level Course	Leiths Online Mentors	8 weeks	₹30,975	5
Cooking with Confidence	Leiths Online Mentors	8 weeks	₹36,225	5
Leiths Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze and Silver Skills for Young Chef	Leiths Online Mentors	13 weeks	₹19,500	5

Le Cordon Bleu Online Courses

The table provides all the relevant information about pursuing the cooking online courses through Le Cordon Bleu.

Course Name	Trainer Name	Duration	Fees
Certificate in Plant-based Patisserie	Le Cordon Bleu Patisserie Chefs	10 weeks	₹80,550
Entrepreneurship in Food Business	Instructor led	10 weeks	₹1,34,550
Certificate in Wine Tasting	Instructor led	10 weeks	₹1,34,550
Food Photography	Instructor led	10 weeks	₹1,34,550
Art & Science of Multi-Sensory Dining	Instructor led	4 weeks	₹63,000
Gastronomy and Nutrition	Instructor led	4 weeks	₹63,000
Gastronomic Tourism	Instructor led	10 weeks	₹35,100
The Art of Fermentation	Instructor led	4 weeks	₹22,500
Cheesemaking: A Whey with Curds	Instructor led	10 weeks	₹35,100

Alison

The table provides all the relevant information about pursuing the cooking online courses through Alison.

Course Name	Trainer Name	Duration	Fees
Fundamentals of Serving Safe for Managers	Element Recipe	1.5 hours - 3 hours	₹2,000 - ₹2,500
Culinary Skills and Techniques	Element Recipe	3 hours - 4 hours	₹2,000 - ₹2,500
Becoming a Food Preparation Worker	Element Recipe	1.5 hours - 3 hours	₹2,000 - ₹2,500
Cooking Meat and Seafood	Element Recipe	5 hours - 6 hours	₹2,000 - ₹2,500
Cooking Basics - Food Hygiene, Kitchen Utensils & Seasonings	Element Recipe	1.5 hours - 3 hours	₹2,000 - ₹2,500
Practical Skills to Become a Chef	Element Recipe	1.5 hours - 3 hours	₹2,000 - ₹2,500
Introducing to Foraging	Element Recipe	2 hours - 3 hours	₹2,000 - ₹2,500
Hospitality Management - How to Analyse and Maximise Your Restaurant’s Profitability	Element Recipe	1.5 hours - 3 hours	₹2,000 - ₹2,500
Cooking Basics - Key Dishes for Beginners, Meat, Fish & Salads	Element Recipe	1.5 hours - 3 hours	₹2,000 - ₹2,500
Veganism: Lifestyle and Nutrition	Element Recipe	3 hours - 4 hours	₹2,000 - ₹2,500

Sanjeev Kapoor Academy (India)

The table provides all the relevant information about pursuing cooking online courses through Sanjeev Kapoor Academy (India).

Course Name	Trainer Name	Duration	Fees
From Butter Chicken to Singaporean Noodles: Cook India’s Favourite Dishes at Home	Sanjeev Kapoor	90 days	₹1,999
Immunity Booster Recipes: The Ultimate Guide to Healthy and Delicious Cooking	Sanjeev Kapoor	30 days	₹1,999
Cook Like a Pro in 60 Days: The Ultimate Guide to Veg Cooking	Sanjeev Kapoor	60 days	₹2,499
Garnish and Present Your Food Like a Pro	Sanjeev Kapoor		₹399
Basic Cooking for Beginners	Sanjeev Kapoor		₹1,999

Vikas Khanna’s Modern Cooking Course

The table provides all the relevant information about pursuing cooking online courses through Vikas Khanna’s Modern Cooking Course.

Course Name	Trainer Name	Duration	Fees	Ratings (out of 5)
Vikas Khanna’s Signature Ginger Salmon Recipe	Vikas Khanna	2 hours 15 minutes	₹9,999	5.0
Iranian Lamb Kabab with Kumquat Recipe	Vikas Khanna	2 hours 15 minutes	₹9,999	5.0
Asparagus Biscuit Roti Recipe	Vikas Khanna	2 hours 15 minutes	₹9,999	5.0
Curry Leaf Roasted Potato with Beet Soup Recipe	Vikas Khanna	2 hours 15 minutes	₹9,999	55.0
Modern Egg Bhurji with Caviar Recipe	Vikas Khanna	2 hours 15 minutes	₹9,999	5.0
Manipal’s Authentic Roasted Pineapple Recipe	Vikas Khanna	2 hours 15 minutes	₹9,999	5.0
Thandai Panna Cotta with Rose Dust Recipe	Vikas Khanna	2 hours 15 minutes	₹9,999	5.0
Vikas Khanna’s Signature Tandoori Chicken Roll Recipe	Vikas Khanna	2 hours 15 minutes	₹9,999	5.0
Jaggery Apple Tart Recipe	Vikas Khanna	2 hours 15 minutes	₹9,999	5.0
Curry Leaf Infused Scallops with Caviar Recipe	Vikas Khanna	2 hours 15 minutes	₹9,999	5.0

EdX Cooking Courses (India)

The table provides all the relevant information about pursuing cooking online courses through EdX Cooking Courses (India).

Course Name	Trainer Name	Duration	Fees
Science & Cooking: From Haute Cuisine to Soft Matter Science (Physics)	Michael P. Brenner Pia Sörensen David Weitz	16 weeks	₹4,000 - ₹6,000
Science & Cooking: From Haute Cooking to Soft Matter Science (Chemistry)	Michael P. Brenner Pia Sörensen David Weitz	16 weeks	₹61,000
Food Fermentation: The Science of Cooking with Microbes	Pia Sörensen	14 weeks	₹4,000 - ₹6,000
Food, Nutrition, and Health	Professors from Wageningen University & Research	6 months	₹17,000
The Hidden Side of Energy Access: Clean Cooking	World Bank Group	4 weeks	₹4,000 - ₹6,000

Top Indian Colleges Providing Cooking Online Courses

The table provides all the relevant information regarding pursuing cooking online courses from the top Indian colleges that provide cooking online courses.

Course Name	Institution	Duration	Fees
Cooking Baking Dessert-Making	Indian Culinary Institute	Flexible Schedule	₹75,000 - ₹39 Lakhs
International cuisines	International Institute of Culinary Arts	3 years	₹9,600
Cooking Baking Culinary Arts	Hamstech + NSDC	3 months	₹11,000 - ₹70,000
Indian cuisines	TNOU & IGNOU via SWAYAM	Flexible Schedule	₹1,900 - ₹7,750

Free Cooking Online Courses

The table provides all the relevant information regarding pursuing cooking online courses from free platforms.

Course Name	Institution	Duration	Fees
Short video tutorials	UFS Academy	2 minutes	Free
Live chef-led classes	India Culinary Education	6 months - 1.5 years	Free
Live & on-demand classes	Homemade	30 minutes - 45 minutes	Free
Free demo classes	Let’s Eat the World	Flexible Schedule	Free
MOOCs	SWAYAM	12 weeks	Free
Self-tutorials	BBC Good Food	5 weeks	Free
Recipe video platforms	AllRecipes/Tasty	20 weeks	Free
Technique-focused videos	ChefSteps	2 hours	Free
Indian Cooking Channels	Nisha Madhulika/ Sidhi Marwadi	2 hours	Free

Cooking Online Courses Free with Certificate

The table provides all the relevant information regarding pursuing cooking online courses for free with a certification.

Course Name	Institution	Duration	Fees
Ferrandi Paris	Future Learn	2 weeks	Free
Cooking Basics	Alison	6 hours - 10 hours	Free
Indian Cooking	Alison	1.5 hours - 3 hours	Free
Meat & Seafood	Alison	1.5 hours - 3 hours	Free
Indian Cuisine Course	Cursa	5 hours 3 minutes	Free
Basic Cooking	Catch Wisdom	Flexible schedule	Free
MOOCs	SWAYAM	12 weeks - 24 weeks	Free

Eligibility Criteria for Cooking Online Courses

The eligibility criteria for pursuing cooking online courses are dependent on the course type selected. Candidates interested in pursuing the course must be 13 - 16 years of age and can pursue the course as a hobby or a free course, with the availability of good-quality internet.

Candidates interested in pursuing a certificate, diploma, or a bachelor’s course must be above 18 years of age, as well as have a 10 + 2 qualification from a recognized board. Candidates can pursue an online cooking course to enhance their skills for certification as well as begin a formal culinary career.

Why is it Important to Pursue Cooking Online Courses in 2025?

Here are some of the expert-formulated points that show the importance of pursuing cooking online courses.

Global Culinary Exposure - Pursue international cooking techniques and cuisine from the comfort of your own home.
Skill Enhancement - Pursuing a cooking online course helps to enhance the skills from beginner level to professional level using modern techniques.
Food Business Opportunity - Allows entrepreneurs to begin an online food delivery business or bakery and catering services.

What Job Opportunities are available after pursuing Cooking Online Courses?

There are a lot of job opportunities that can be availed after pursuing the cooking online courses. The table presents all the information about the job opportunities after completing the cooking online courses.

Particulars	Details
Chef	Culinary team for hotels, restaurants, cruise lines, and resorts.
Baker	Culinary team for baking, confectionery, and dessert making.
Catering Manager	Managing small and large-scale catering events.
Food Entrepreneur	Begin an online food delivery business or bakery and catering services.
R&D Chef	Culinary teams at food companies are tasked with creating new flavors for ready-to-eat meals.

Cooking Online Courses: FAQs

Ques: What are the eligibility criteria for pursuing cooking online courses?

Ans: Candidates of the age group 13 - 16 can pursue cooking online courses as a hobby. Candidates pursuing cooking online courses for a professional course must have a 10 + 2 qualification from a recognized board.

Ques: Can Indian cuisine preparation techniques and recipes be learnt from cooking online courses?

Ans: Yes!! Candidates can conveniently learn the preparation techniques and recipes for Indian cuisines.

Ques: Does pursuing cooking online courses have a job guarantee?

Ans: Yes!! Candidates pursuing certificate programs in cooking online courses can attain a job guarantee.

Ques: What skills can be pursued in cooking online courses?

Ans: The skills are:

Indian cuisine
Italian cuisine
Knife Handling
Baking
Grilling
Nutrition
Food safety
Plating

Ques: What are the job opportunities after pursuing cooking online courses?

Ans: The prominent job opportunities are:

Chef
Baker
Catering Manager
Food Entrepreneur
R&D Chef