Students learning pizza making at Impero Italiano Pizza Academy
Houston, Texas

Become a Certified Pizza Maker

A 30-hour hands-on immersive course in the authentic Neapolitan and Roman traditions — taught in our professional Houston kitchen.

30 Hours

2 Weeks

Max 6 Students

Per Class

ISO Certified

International

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The Course

Pizza Maker Basic Course

30 Hours · 2 Weeks
Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 10:30 am

This is a 30-hour, 2-week hands-on and immersive course, available for Roman & Neapolitan styles pizza. Students will learn dough preparations including direct and indirect methods (biga and poolish) and the rolling, stretching, topping and baking of dough. Students will also gain familiarity with the use of equipment — mixers, workbenches, peels and ovens. Upon completion, students will be fully prepared to work in a professional setting.

All courses have limited spots to guarantee adequate training for each student.

Hands-on pizza making at Impero Italiano Academy
The Program

What You Will Learn

26

hrs

Laboratory Hours

Hands-on practice in our fully equipped professional kitchen

4

hrs

Theory Hours

Classroom lessons covering history, ingredients, and techniques

Theory Topics

Historical background and introduction of Neapolitan pizza
Water, flour, yeast, salt — understanding each ingredient
Different methods of leavening, maturation, and fermentation
In-depth study of tomato, mozzarella, and extra virgin olive oil
Equipment: mixers, ovens, dough boxes, and peels
Building techniques for wood, electric, and gas ovens

Practical Skills

Dough preparation — direct and indirect methods
Dough rolling and stretching techniques
Choosing toppings: factors and quantities
Pizza peel transference and baking
Marinara and Margherita preparation, condiment, and cooking
Final practical test
Certification

Internationally Recognized Credentials

Accademia Pizzaioli — official certification partner
ISO 9001 and UKAS Management Systems certification badges

Accademia Pizzaioli

Head office: Gruaro (VE), Italy

UNI EN ISO 9001:2015 · ISO 21001:2018

Upon completion of the course, students receive internationally valid certificates. Upon request, Accademia Pizzaioli can also provide a letter on official letterhead certifying the knowledge acquired — ideal for working abroad.

ISO 9001:2015 — Quality Management
ISO 21001:2018 — Educational Organizations
What You Receive

Your Enrollment Package

Start-Up Kit

Bag, pizza maker's manual, pen, and notepad

Apparel

T-shirt, hat, and apron

International Certificate

Internationally valid training certificate recognized worldwide

Declaration Certificate

Official declaration certificate in English

School Directory Listing

Free registration in the Work section of the school website

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