Faculty

Life Skills & Languages

Everyday learning that changes what you can do next.

This faculty covers the learning most people actually need day to day: stronger English for work and study, preparation practice for common tests, road sense, money and employability skills, digital safety, and helping children with schoolwork. Every course is written by Mai Studies. None of these courses are official examination materials, and none carry exam credit, exemptions or accreditation.

Focus areas

  • English for work and study
  • Test preparation practice
  • Citizenship and settlement study
  • Road rules and hazard awareness
  • Employability and money skills
  • Supporting family learning

Where graduates go

  • Stronger written and spoken English
  • Confidence sitting practice tests
  • Everyday digital and financial confidence
  • Better support for children at home

Curriculum pathway

Three levels, each with its own aim, entry expectations and assessed outcomes.

Level 1 Foundation

Typically 6 weeks

Build the everyday reading, writing and reasoning habits the rest of the pathway depends on.

Assessed outcomes

  • Read and understand everyday texts
  • Write clear short messages and forms
  • Follow structured practice tests

Entry expectations

Open to all. No prior study needed.

Programmes at this level

Life in the UK: Citizenship Study Support

Original study notes and practice questions on UK history, government, law and everyday life.

6 weeks · 15 hours

Included with membership

Mindful Eating Practices

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in mindful eating practices, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Vitamins and Minerals Overview

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in vitamins and minerals overview, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Driving Theory Practice and Road Sense

Original practice on road rules, signs, safety and hazard awareness for learner drivers.

6 weeks · 12 hours

Included with membership

Intermittent Fasting Foundations

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in intermittent fasting foundations, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Mediterranean Diet Principles

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in mediterranean diet principles, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Nutrition for Active Lifestyles

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in nutrition for active lifestyles, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Sleep Hygiene Optimization

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in sleep hygiene optimization, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Stress Management Through Mindfulness

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in stress management through mindfulness, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Ergonomics for Remote Workers

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in ergonomics for remote workers, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Introduction to Herbal Teas

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in introduction to herbal teas, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Longevity and Healthy Aging

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in longevity and healthy aging, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Introduction to Dietary Macronutrients

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in introduction to dietary macronutrients, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Foundations of Personal Training

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in foundations of personal training, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

The History and Anthropology of Fermentation

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in the history and anthropology of fermentation, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Food Security, Food Deserts, and Urban Poverty

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in food security, food deserts, and urban poverty, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Global Health Challenges

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in global health challenges, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Plant-Based Nutrition Basics

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in plant-based nutrition basics, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Hydration and Human Health

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in hydration and human health, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Gut Health and the Microbiome

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in gut health and the microbiome, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Sugar Detox Strategies

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in sugar detox strategies, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Youth Fitness Fundamentals

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in youth fitness fundamentals, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Corrective Exercise for Posture

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in corrective exercise for posture, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Stretching and Flexibility Science

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in stretching and flexibility science, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) Science

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in high-intensity interval training (hiit) science, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Exercise for Seniors

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in exercise for seniors, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Foam Rolling and Myofascial Release

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in foam rolling and myofascial release, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Bodyweight Training Progression

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in bodyweight training progression, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Core Stability Science

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in core stability science, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Cardio Programming for Beginners

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in cardio programming for beginners, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Burnout Prevention for Professionals

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in burnout prevention for professionals, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Introduction to Cognitive Behavioral Coaching

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in introduction to cognitive behavioral coaching, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Emotional Intelligence in Healthcare

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in emotional intelligence in healthcare, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Grief and Loss Support

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in grief and loss support, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Active Listening Skills

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in active listening skills, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Building Psychological Resilience

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in building psychological resilience, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Stress Reduction for Parents

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in stress reduction for parents, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Journaling for Mental Clarity

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in journaling for mental clarity, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Understanding Habits

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in understanding habits, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Antiquity on a Plate: Food in Ancient Rome and Greece

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in antiquity on a plate: food in ancient rome and greece, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Medieval Feasts, Renaissance Banquets, and Social Hierarchy

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in medieval feasts, renaissance banquets, and social hierarchy, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Industrialization and the Birth of Canned/Processed Food

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in industrialization and the birth of canned/processed food, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Food Writing: Crafting Culinary Essays, Reviews, and Cookbooks

A intermediate-level Mai Studies programme in food writing: crafting culinary essays, reviews, and cookbooks, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Food Photography, Styling, and Digital Social Spaces

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in food photography, styling, and digital social spaces, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Analysis of Historical Cookbooks as Social Documents

A intermediate-level Mai Studies programme in analysis of historical cookbooks as social documents, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Food in Cinema and TV: Decoding Visual Appetites

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in food in cinema and tv: decoding visual appetites, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

The History of the Restaurant: From Tavern to Michelin Star

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in the history of the restaurant: from tavern to michelin star, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Oral Histories: Documenting Community Food Traditions

A intermediate-level Mai Studies programme in oral histories: documenting community food traditions, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Introduction to Epidemiology

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in introduction to epidemiology, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Community Health Advocacy

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in community health advocacy, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Disaster Preparedness Basics

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in disaster preparedness basics, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Environmental Health Hazards

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in environmental health hazards, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Social Determinants of Health

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in social determinants of health, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Preventative Healthcare Strategies

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in preventative healthcare strategies, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Health Literacy Training

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in health literacy training, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Wearable Health Tech Trends

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in wearable health tech trends, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Introduction to Digital Health

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in introduction to digital health, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Data Security in Healthcare

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in data security in healthcare, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Telemedicine Technology Setups

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in telemedicine technology setups, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Gastronomic Literature: From Brillat-Savarin to M.F.K. Fisher

A intermediate-level Mai Studies programme in gastronomic literature: from brillat-savarin to m.f.k. fisher, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Food Law, Regulation, and Safety Legislation

A intermediate-level Mai Studies programme in food law, regulation, and safety legislation, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 24 hours

Included with membership

Culinary Entrepreneurship: Launching a Social-Enterprise Food Business

A intermediate-level Mai Studies programme in culinary entrepreneurship: launching a social-enterprise food business, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 24 hours

Included with membership

Urban Planning and the Integration of Public Markets

A intermediate-level Mai Studies programme in urban planning and the integration of public markets, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Kitchen Management, Financial Budgeting, and Leadership

A intermediate-level Mai Studies programme in kitchen management, financial budgeting, and leadership, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 24 hours

Included with membership

Meditation Modalities

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in meditation modalities, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 40 hours

Included with membership

Yoga Foundations

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in yoga foundations, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 40 hours

Included with membership

Introduction to Ayurvedic Concepts

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in introduction to ayurvedic concepts, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 40 hours

Included with membership

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Concepts

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in traditional chinese medicine (tcm) concepts, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 40 hours

Included with membership

Sound Therapy Basics

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in sound therapy basics, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 40 hours

Included with membership

Acupressure for Relaxation

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in acupressure for relaxation, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 40 hours

Included with membership

Food Waste Legislation and Institutional Compliance

A intermediate-level Mai Studies programme in food waste legislation and institutional compliance, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Intellectual Property in the Kitchen: Can You Patent a Recipe?

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in intellectual property in the kitchen: can you patent a recipe?, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Public Relations, Ethical Marketing, and Brand Integrity

A intermediate-level Mai Studies programme in public relations, ethical marketing, and brand integrity, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Food Cooperatives and Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) Models

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in food cooperatives and community-supported agriculture (csa) models, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Capstone Thesis: Designing a Sustainable, Culturally-Informed Culinary Concept

A advanced-level Mai Studies programme in capstone thesis: designing a sustainable, culturally-informed culinary concept, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

6 weeks · 36 hours

Included with membership

The Science of Emulsification and Fat in Culinary Art

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in the science of emulsification and fat in culinary art, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Advanced Egg Cookery and Texture Alteration

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in advanced egg cookery and texture alteration, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Intro to Butchery: Poultry Fabrication and Sourcing Ethics

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in intro to butchery: poultry fabrication and sourcing ethics, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Intro to Seafood: Scaling, Filleting, and Marine Ecology

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in intro to seafood: scaling, filleting, and marine ecology, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Vegetable Cookery: Maximizing Pigment, Texture, and Flavor Retention

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in vegetable cookery: maximizing pigment, texture, and flavor retention, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Fundamentals of Plating Aesthetics and Visual Presentation

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in fundamentals of plating aesthetics and visual presentation, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Classical Pastry Doughs: Shortcrust, Choux, and Puff Pastry

A intermediate-level Mai Studies programme in classical pastry doughs: shortcrust, choux, and puff pastry, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 24 hours

Included with membership

Bread Chemistry: Yeast, Sourdough Starters, and Gluten Development

A intermediate-level Mai Studies programme in bread chemistry: yeast, sourdough starters, and gluten development, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 24 hours

Included with membership

Precision Temperature Cooking (Sous Vide) and Hydrocolloids

A intermediate-level Mai Studies programme in precision temperature cooking (sous vide) and hydrocolloids, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 24 hours

Included with membership

Charcuterie, Curing, and Whole-Animal Preservation Techniques

A intermediate-level Mai Studies programme in charcuterie, curing, and whole-animal preservation techniques, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 24 hours

Included with membership

Menu Design Engineering and Culinary Mathematics

A intermediate-level Mai Studies programme in menu design engineering and culinary mathematics, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 24 hours

Included with membership

Flavor Pairing Theories and Sensory Analysis

A intermediate-level Mai Studies programme in flavor pairing theories and sensory analysis, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 24 hours

Included with membership

Starch and Grain Science: Rice, Legumes, and Ancient Grains

A intermediate-level Mai Studies programme in starch and grain science: rice, legumes, and ancient grains, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 24 hours

Included with membership

Modernist Gastronomy and Molecular Transformations

A intermediate-level Mai Studies programme in modernist gastronomy and molecular transformations, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 24 hours

Included with membership

Sugar Confectionery and the History of Sweetness

A intermediate-level Mai Studies programme in sugar confectionery and the history of sweetness, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 24 hours

Included with membership

Recipe Testing, Scaling, and Standardization

A intermediate-level Mai Studies programme in recipe testing, scaling, and standardization, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 24 hours

Included with membership

Prehistoric Diets: Fire, Foraging, and Human Evolution

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in prehistoric diets: fire, foraging, and human evolution, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

The Agricultural Revolution and Its Social Fallout

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in the agricultural revolution and its social fallout, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

The Columbian Exchange: How Cross-Continental Transfers Reshaped Global Palates

A intermediate-level Mai Studies programme in the columbian exchange: how cross-continental transfers reshaped global palates, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Spice Routes and the Geopolitics of Early Food Trades

A intermediate-level Mai Studies programme in spice routes and the geopolitics of early food trades, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Food and Religion: Taboos, Rituals, and Sacred Feast Days

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in food and religion: taboos, rituals, and sacred feast days, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

The Diaspora Plate: How Migration Traveled Through Recipes

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in the diaspora plate: how migration traveled through recipes, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Indigenous Food Systems and Knowledge Preservation

A intermediate-level Mai Studies programme in indigenous food systems and knowledge preservation, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Culinary Colonialism vs. Cultural Fusion

A intermediate-level Mai Studies programme in culinary colonialism vs. cultural fusion, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Mapping Regional Identities Through Foodways

A intermediate-level Mai Studies programme in mapping regional identities through foodways, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Food and Class Structure: Haute Cuisine vs. Peasant Food

A intermediate-level Mai Studies programme in food and class structure: haute cuisine vs. peasant food, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Gender in the Kitchen: The Domestic Sphere vs. The Professional Line

A intermediate-level Mai Studies programme in gender in the kitchen: the domestic sphere vs. the professional line, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Fast Food Nation: The McDonaldization of Modern Society

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in fast food nation: the mcdonaldization of modern society, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

The Rise of the Celebrity Chef and Food Media Culture

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in the rise of the celebrity chef and food media culture, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Food Subcultures: Veganism, Freeganism, and Dietary Identities

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in food subcultures: veganism, freeganism, and dietary identities, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Labor Exploitation in the Global Hospitality Industry

A intermediate-level Mai Studies programme in labor exploitation in the global hospitality industry, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Restaurant Architecture, Design, and Social Spatialization

A intermediate-level Mai Studies programme in restaurant architecture, design, and social spatialization, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

The Sociology of Taste: Bourdieu and Cultural Capital

A intermediate-level Mai Studies programme in the sociology of taste: bourdieu and cultural capital, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Street Food and Urban Working-Class Food Ecosystems

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in street food and urban working-class food ecosystems, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Lactic Acid Fermentation: Kimchi, Sauerkraut, and Pickling

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in lactic acid fermentation: kimchi, sauerkraut, and pickling, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Koji Alchemy: Miso, Shoyu, and Amino Pastes

A intermediate-level Mai Studies programme in koji alchemy: miso, shoyu, and amino pastes, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 24 hours

Included with membership

Dairy Fermentation: Cheese Varieties and Yogurt Science

A intermediate-level Mai Studies programme in dairy fermentation: cheese varieties and yogurt science, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 24 hours

Included with membership

Fermented Beverages: Kombucha, Kefir, and Wild Sodas

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in fermented beverages: kombucha, kefir, and wild sodas, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Microbes as Culinary Collaborators

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in microbes as culinary collaborators, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Cured Meats and Ambient Microclimates

A intermediate-level Mai Studies programme in cured meats and ambient microclimates, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 24 hours

Included with membership

Vinegar Production and Acid Profiles in Modern Cooking

A intermediate-level Mai Studies programme in vinegar production and acid profiles in modern cooking, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Bread Fermentation and Wild Yeast Capturing

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in bread fermentation and wild yeast capturing, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Food Safety, Sanitation, and Good Bacteria Management

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in food safety, sanitation, and good bacteria management, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Global Commodity Chains: From Field to Supermarket Shelf

A intermediate-level Mai Studies programme in global commodity chains: from field to supermarket shelf, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Agri-Business Giants and the Monoculture Crisis

A intermediate-level Mai Studies programme in agri-business giants and the monoculture crisis, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

The Geopolitics of Food Aid and Agricultural Subsidies

A intermediate-level Mai Studies programme in the geopolitics of food aid and agricultural subsidies, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Fair Trade Movements and Ethical Sourcing Standards

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in fair trade movements and ethical sourcing standards, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Land Grabs, Seed Patents, and Smallholder Farmer Rights

A intermediate-level Mai Studies programme in land grabs, seed patents, and smallholder farmer rights, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Foundations of Stocks, Classical Mother Sauces, and Emulsions

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in foundations of stocks, classical mother sauces, and emulsions, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Cash Crops vs. Subsistence Farming in the Global South

A intermediate-level Mai Studies programme in cash crops vs. subsistence farming in the global south, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

The Political History of Sugar, Coffee, and Tea

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in the political history of sugar, coffee, and tea, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Inflation, Food Prices, and Urban Food Riots

A intermediate-level Mai Studies programme in inflation, food prices, and urban food riots, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Culinary Diplomacy: Food as a Political Tool

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in culinary diplomacy: food as a political tool, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

The Carbon Footprint of the Modern Plate

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in the carbon footprint of the modern plate, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Upcycling Waste: Culinary Techniques for Zero-Waste Kitchens

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in upcycling waste: culinary techniques for zero-waste kitchens, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Farm-to-Table Logistics and Localized Supply Networks

A intermediate-level Mai Studies programme in farm-to-table logistics and localized supply networks, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Climate Change and the Future of Staple Crops

A intermediate-level Mai Studies programme in climate change and the future of staple crops, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Plant-Based Gastronomy and Meat Alternatives

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in plant-based gastronomy and meat alternatives, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Foraging and Wild Food Literacy: Connecting with Local Biomes

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in foraging and wild food literacy: connecting with local biomes, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Sustainable Aquaculture and Overfishing Realities

A intermediate-level Mai Studies programme in sustainable aquaculture and overfishing realities, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Soil Health and Its Direct Impact on Ingredient Flavor

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in soil health and its direct impact on ingredient flavor, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Biodynamic Agriculture and Gastronomic Philosophy

A intermediate-level Mai Studies programme in biodynamic agriculture and gastronomic philosophy, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

The Evolutionary Diet vs. The Western Ultra-Processed Diet

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in the evolutionary diet vs. the western ultra-processed diet, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Therapeutic Menus and Cooking for Specific Pathologies

A intermediate-level Mai Studies programme in therapeutic menus and cooking for specific pathologies, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 24 hours

Included with membership

Public Health Campaigns: Nutrition Education Challenges

A intermediate-level Mai Studies programme in public health campaigns: nutrition education challenges, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

The Psychology of Eating: Appetite, Addiction, and Disgust

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in the psychology of eating: appetite, addiction, and disgust, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

School Lunches and Institutional Food Reform

A intermediate-level Mai Studies programme in school lunches and institutional food reform, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Food Labeling, Greenwashing, and Nutritional Literacy

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in food labeling, greenwashing, and nutritional literacy, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Allergens, Intolerances, and Inclusive Menu Development

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in allergens, intolerances, and inclusive menu development, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Culinary Medicine: Food as Preventative Care

A intermediate-level Mai Studies programme in culinary medicine: food as preventative care, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 24 hours

Included with membership

The Science of Satiety and Flavor Density

A intermediate-level Mai Studies programme in the science of satiety and flavor density, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Fueling for Endurance

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in fueling for endurance, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Power & Strength Meal Prep

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in power & strength meal prep, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Post-Exercise Glycogen Replenishment

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in post-exercise glycogen replenishment, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Cellular Repair Cookery

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in cellular repair cookery, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Hydro-Electrolyte Culinary Infusions

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in hydro-electrolyte culinary infusions, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Thermogenic Ingredient Application

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in thermogenic ingredient application, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Micronutrient Preservation

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in micronutrient preservation, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Plant-Based Athletic Fuel

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in plant-based athletic fuel, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Digestive Health & Gut Microbiome

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in digestive health & gut microbiome, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Iron & Oxygen Transport Cookery

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in iron & oxygen transport cookery, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Anti-Inflammatory Culinary Arts

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in anti-inflammatory culinary arts, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Cortisol Reduction & Adaptogens

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in cortisol reduction & adaptogens, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Mass Gaining Density Management

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in mass gaining density management, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Hypocaloric Cutting Protocols

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in hypocaloric cutting protocols, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Pre-Competition Taper Nutrition

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in pre-competition taper nutrition, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Intra-Workout Natural Gels

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in intra-workout natural gels, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Collagen & Joint Support Cookery

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in collagen & joint support cookery, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Circadian Rhythms & Sleep Foods

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in circadian rhythms & sleep foods, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Traveling Athlete Meal Prep

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in traveling athlete meal prep, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Sodium Regulation Tactics

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in sodium regulation tactics, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Cognitive Focus & Brain Fuel

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in cognitive focus & brain fuel, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Antioxidant Radical Scavenging

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in antioxidant radical scavenging, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Off-Season Metabolic Reset

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in off-season metabolic reset, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Bone Density Enriched Cooking

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in bone density enriched cooking, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Personalized Macro Customization

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in personalized macro customization, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Classical Vegetable Cuts: Julienne & Brunoise

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in classical vegetable cuts: julienne & brunoise, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Classical Vegetable Cuts: Batonnet & Paysanne

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in classical vegetable cuts: batonnet & paysanne, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Onion Fabrication Mechanics

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in onion fabrication mechanics, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Protein Fabrication: Poultry

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in protein fabrication: poultry, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Protein Fabrication: Round Fish

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in protein fabrication: round fish, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Protein Fabrication: Flat Fish

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in protein fabrication: flat fish, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Dry-Heat Cooking Methods: Roasting, Grilling, and Searing

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in dry-heat cooking methods: roasting, grilling, and searing, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Moist-Heat Cooking Methods: Braising, Poaching, and Steaming

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in moist-heat cooking methods: braising, poaching, and steaming, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Meat Fabrication: Primal Cuts

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in meat fabrication: primal cuts, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Knife Maintenance & Honing

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in knife maintenance & honing, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

White Stocks (Fond Blanc)

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in white stocks (fond blanc), taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Brown Stocks (Fond Brun)

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in brown stocks (fond brun), taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Fish Stock (Fumet)

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in fish stock (fumet), taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Vegetable Broth Distillation

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in vegetable broth distillation, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

The Mother Sauces: Espagnole & Velouté

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in the mother sauces: espagnole & velouté, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

The Mother Sauces: Béchamel & Tomato

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in the mother sauces: béchamel & tomato, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Emulsification Mechanics: Hollandaise

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in emulsification mechanics: hollandaise, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Cold Emulsifications: Vinaigrettes

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in cold emulsifications: vinaigrettes, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Glazes & Reductions: Demi-Glace

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in glazes & reductions: demi-glace, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Bouquet Garni & Sachet d'Épices

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in bouquet garni & sachet d'épices, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Roux Varietals & Starch Gels

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in roux varietals & starch gels, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Clarification Processes: Consommé

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in clarification processes: consommé, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Cold Sauce Varietals

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in cold sauce varietals, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Mirepoix & Aromatics Proportions

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in mirepoix & aromatics proportions, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Kitchen Organics & Waste Control

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in kitchen organics & waste control, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Blade Speed & Volume Drills

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in blade speed & volume drills, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Dry Heat: High-Temperature Broiling

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in dry heat: high-temperature broiling, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Sauté Mechanics

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in sauté mechanics, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Pan-Searing Protocols

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in pan-searing protocols, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Moist Heat: Gentle Poaching

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in moist heat: gentle poaching, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Clean Steaming Systems

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in clean steaming systems, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Blanching & Shocking

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in blanching & shocking, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Combination Cooking: Braising

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in combination cooking: braising, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Combination Cooking: Stewing

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in combination cooking: stewing, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Shallow Pan Frying

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in shallow pan frying, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Deep Frying Chemistry

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in deep frying chemistry, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Precision Sous-Vide (Low-Temp)

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in precision sous-vide (low-temp), taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Stir-Frying at High BTU

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in stir-frying at high btu, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Convection Oven Mechanics

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in convection oven mechanics, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Pressure Cooking Dynamics

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in pressure cooking dynamics, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Infrared Grilling

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in infrared grilling, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

En Papillote Cooking

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in en papillote cooking, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Glazing Techniques

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in glazing techniques, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Sweat vs. Sauté

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in sweat vs. sauté, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Carryover Cooking Calculation

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in carryover cooking calculation, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Low and Slow Smoking

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in low and slow smoking, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Pan Deglazing Protocols

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in pan deglazing protocols, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Dry-Brining Enhancements

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in dry-brining enhancements, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Wet-Brining Systems

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in wet-brining systems, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Thermal Resting Standards

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in thermal resting standards, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in hazard analysis critical control point (haccp), taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Cross-Contamination Barriers

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in cross-contamination barriers, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Thermal Danger Zone Management

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in thermal danger zone management, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Chemical Sanitation & MSDS

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in chemical sanitation & msds, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Dry Goods Storage Optimization

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in dry goods storage optimization, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

First-In, First-Out (FIFO) Rotation

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in first-in, first-out (fifo) rotation, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

High-Protein Baking Sciences

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in high-protein baking sciences, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Sourdough Fermentation Architecture

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in sourdough fermentation architecture, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Whole Grain Gluten Management

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in whole grain gluten management, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Low-Glycemic Sweeteners

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in low-glycemic sweeteners, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Healthy Fat Substitutions

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in healthy fat substitutions, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

High-Fiber Legume Pastas

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in high-fiber legume pastas, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Quick Bread Macro Profiles

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in quick bread macro profiles, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Commercial Kitchen Ergonomics

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in commercial kitchen ergonomics, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Mass Production Scalability

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in mass production scalability, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Recipe Costing & Yield Math

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in recipe costing & yield math, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Ingredient Sourcing & Sustainability

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in ingredient sourcing & sustainability, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Menu Engineering for Athletes

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in menu engineering for athletes, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Industrial Equipment Operation

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in industrial equipment operation, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Allergen-Free Kitchen Protocols

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in allergen-free kitchen protocols, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Emergency First Aid & Burn Care

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in emergency first aid & burn care, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Waste Audit Systems

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in waste audit systems, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Traceability & Food Label Literacy

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in traceability & food label literacy, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Culinary Capstone Exam

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in culinary capstone exam, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Professional Knife Skills and Kitchen Ergonomics

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in professional knife skills and kitchen ergonomics, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Nutritional Principles and Macro/Micro Nutrients

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in nutritional principles and macro/micro nutrients, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in artificial intelligence in healthcare, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Introduction to Aromatherapy

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in introduction to aromatherapy, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 40 hours

Included with membership

Knife Anatomy & Ergonomics

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in knife anatomy & ergonomics, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Introduction to the Anthropology of Food

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in introduction to the anthropology of food, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Intangible Cultural Heritage: UNESCO Food Designations

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in intangible cultural heritage: unesco food designations, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Foodborne Pathogen Mitigation

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in foodborne pathogen mitigation, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Mental Health First Aid Basics

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in mental health first aid basics, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Commensality: The Sociology of Eating Together

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in commensality: the sociology of eating together, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Sustainable Food Systems and Permaculture Principles

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in sustainable food systems and permaculture principles, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Dry Heat: Precision Roasting

A beginner-level Mai Studies programme in dry heat: precision roasting, taught with worked examples, assessed practical work and a portfolio piece you can show.

4 weeks · 20 hours

Included with membership

Level 2 Practitioner

Typically 8 weeks

Apply the skills under timed, test-style conditions and in real work and family situations.

Assessed outcomes

  • Answer test-style questions under time
  • Write structured letters, reports and essays
  • Explain decisions and rules in your own words

Entry expectations

Comfortable reading and writing simple English.

Level 3 Advanced

Typically 8 weeks

Reach a confident independent standard and help others learn.

Assessed outcomes

  • Produce extended, well-argued written work
  • Speak confidently on unfamiliar topics
  • Coach a family member or colleague through a topic

Entry expectations

Completion of Level 2 or equivalent confidence.

Programmes at this level

Programmes for this level are being written and will appear here once published and rights-verified.