Just as formal education has become important in launching a career, certification and continuing education keep advancing you as a baking arts professional. Because the industry is constantly evolving, continuing your education and attending workshops, seminars, and trade shows hone skills while keeping you up on new methods, ingredients, techniques, products, and business skills.
Throughout your career, you should evaluate your achievements and goals, and take the appropriate steps to keep on top of the latest information geared to both culinary professionals and the world at large. Enter contests and competitions. Educate yourself, and learn to use the important tools of your business from budgets to inventory control systems.