Advance Certification
Programme
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40+ hours of blended learning
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2 full-day in-person workshops
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CookPal Business Toolkit
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12-month professional mentorship
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Access to CookPal community & directory
Professional Certification
Programme
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CookPal’s premium training programme is designed for experienced cooks who want to turn their passion into a trusted and rewarding self-employed profession.
Through our Holistic Social Approach, learners gain not just advanced culinary expertise, but also the business mindset, social cooking design, and confidence to thrive as independent CookPals.
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Programme Overview
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Weeks 1–2: The CookPal Mindset & Foundations
Discover the CookPal philosophy, professionalism, and the social value of cooking as a service.
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Weeks 3–4: Culinary Refinement & Social Cooking Design
Refine your presentation, learn advanced techniques, and design engaging co-cooking experiences for clients.
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Weeks 5–7: Practical Workshops & Signature Experience
Join two in-person workshops to practise real-world delivery, client interaction, and your own signature CookPal session.
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Weeks 8–9: CookPal Enterprise & Growth Pathway
Design and grow your CookPal business one built on trust, creativity, and purpose.
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Week 10: The CookPal Business Toolkit
Receive ready-to-use templates — from client contracts to session planners — to help you launch smoothly.
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Week 11: Client Relationship & Growth
Develop long-term trust, repeat business, and word-of-mouth success.
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Week 12: Certification & Mentorship Launch
Present your final CookPal experience, gain certification, and begin your 12-month mentorship journey.
Social by Design
At CookPal, the social element isn’t an add-on — it’s at the heart of our training. Every lesson is designed to build technical cooking skills and the art of connection: cooking side-by-side, shopping together, teaching, and sharing meals.
Our certification goes beyond competence in the kitchen. It prepares CookPals to deliver “More Than Meals” — experiences that combine nourishment, teaching, and companionship. This makes our graduates uniquely equipped to thrive in today’s wellness and service-driven economy.
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When Cook Pals work with clients, they aren’t just delivering meals they shared experiences, making mealtimes interactive and joyful. Empowering clients to cook confidently on their own and building personal connections that last beyond the meal. A Certified Cook Pal understands that success isn’t just about flavour — it’s about connection.
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Ongoing
Mentorship
Your Success,
Our Commitment
At Cook Pal, certification is just the beginning. Our ongoing mentorship program connects you with experienced Cook Pals and industry experts who provide personalized support as you launch and grow your career. From refining your skills to managing clients and expanding your business, you’ll have guidance every step of the way. With Cook Pal, you’re never alone on your journey — we’re dedicated to helping you succeed long-term.