Online Class: Italian Cooking 101

no certificate
with CEU Certificate*
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12Lessons
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21Exams &
Assignments -
2,330Students
have taken this course -
3Hours
average time -
0.3CEUs
Course Description
Since this is a 101 course, the recipes are intentionally uncomplicated. The simplest preparation method has been presented for the benefit of the novice home chef. As you become more adept, you can try more difficult approaches to these recipes. Don't be fooled by the simplicity however, while it is a beginner's course, it has a lot to recommend it to a more accomplished cook as well.
The goal of Italian Cooking 101 is to teach you how to prepare delicious, economical Italian meals at home, with confidence. To get the most out of the course you should cook along with the recipes as often as you can. It is much easier to learn by doing. Don't fret if the meal you've prepared along with the lesson isn't perfect the first time around. As you learn new techniques and experiment with ingredients, your cooking will get better and even more delicious with time. You will soon discover that your Italian food tastes just as good as your favorite restaurant's, minus the extra expense of eating out!
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- Printable Lessons
- Full HD Video
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs

Course Lessons
Lesson 1 : Buongiorno! Welcome to the World of Italian Food and Cooking
Lesson 1 Video
Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete Assignment: An Introduction
Assessment: Lesson 1 : Buongiorno! Welcome to the World of Italian Food and Cooking
Lesson 2 : Pantry Staples for Italian Cooking
Lesson 2 Video
Complete: Lesson 2 Assignment: Supplies
Assessment: Lesson 2 : Pantry Staples for Italian Cooking
Lesson 3 : Basic Equipment, Simple Cooking Techniques, Meal Courses
Lesson 3 Video
Assessment: Lesson 3 : Basic Equipment, Simple Cooking Techniques, Meal Courses
Lesson 4 : Easy Italian Appetizers
Lesson 4 Video
Complete: Lesson 4 Assignment: Make Some Appetizers
Assessment: Lesson 4 : Easy Italian Appetizers
Lesson 5 : Hearty Italian One-Pot Soup Meals
Lesson 5 Video
Complete: Lesson 5 Assignment: Making Soup, Italian Style
Assessment: Lesson 5 : Hearty Italian One-Pot Soup Meals
Lesson 6 : Preparing Perfect Pasta
Lesson 6 Video
Assessment: Lesson 6 : Preparing Perfect Pasta
Lesson 7 : Pasta Sauces and Toppings
Lesson 7 Video
Complete: Lesson 7 Assignment: Cook a New Pasta Sauce
Assessment: Lesson 7 : Pasta Sauces and Toppings
Lesson 8 : Meat, Chicken, and Fish -- Italian Style
Lesson 8 Video
Complete: Lesson 8 Assignment: Making a Meat Dish
Assessment: Lesson 8 : Meat, Chicken and Fish Italian Style
Lesson 9 : Healthy Italian-Style Salads
Lesson 9 Video
Complete: Lesson 9 Assignment: Making an Italian Salad
Assessment: Lesson 9 : Healthy Italian Style Salads
Lesson 10 : Italy's Favorite Beverages
Lesson 10 Video
Complete: Lesson 10 Assignment: A Favorite Beverage
Assessment: Lesson 10 : Italy’s Favorite Beverages
Lesson 11 : Creating Sumptuous Italian Desserts
Lesson 11 Video
Complete: Lesson 11 Assignment: Italian Dessert
Assessment: Lesson 11 : Creating Sumptuous Italian Desserts
Course Conclusion And Resources
Lesson 12 Video
Lesson discussions: Course Completion Poll: Your Thoughts; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments
Complete: Final Assignment: Make an Italian Meal
Learning Outcomes
- Describe pantry staples for italian cooking.
- Summarize basic equipment, simple cooking techniques, and basic meal courses.
- Demonstrate making easy italian appetizers.
- Demonstrate making hearty italian one-pot soup meals.
- Demonstrate preparing perfect pasta, pasta sauces, and toppings.
- Describe cooking meat, chicken and fish italian style.
- Demonstrate making healthy italian style salads.
- Summarize Italy's favorite beverages.
- Create Italian desserts.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Additional Course Information

- Document Your Lifelong Learning Achievements
- Earn an Official Certificate Documenting Course Hours and CEUs
- Verify Your Certificate with a Unique Serial Number Online
- View and Share Your Certificate Online or Download/Print as PDF
- Display Your Certificate on Your Resume and Promote Your Achievements Using Social Media

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Student Testimonials
- "This was an excellent course where I learned a great deal about Italian cooking. I tried several of the recipes and have also made plans to try even more of them. Thanks again!" -- Joseph v S.
- "Italian Cooking 101 is one of the best courses I have attended. Thank you all for creating this program, making it fun, interesting, useful, and greatly educational...I am having a very enjoyable time learning new things, and enhancing my skills at Universal Class..." -- Beth T.
- "What a great class. I have learned so much about cooking with healthy and fresh ingredients that it has elevated the quality of my meals. They are more enjoyable and even nice to look at. This was a beneficial course and I will recommend it to friends. Thank you!" -- Stacy H.
- "This is a wonderfully presented course." -- Sylvia O.
- "I liked that the course provided recipes and pictures." -- Joshua F.
- "Very fast feedback once an assignment was completed." -- BJ P.
- "I enjoyed the different recipe options." -- Sharon S.
- "I loved learning how to make great Italian foods, and learning some of the history of some of the dishes" -- Vickie W.
- "The instructor was fantastic. Very professional and very nice. I would highly recommend friends to take the class, so informative." -- MaryAnn C.
- "Wonderful instructor. Loved it all." -- Ellie A.
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