# Event Details - **Event Name**: 5-Day Scuola Pizzaiolo Certification - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 05 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am – Mon, 05 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Our 5-day Pizzaiolo Certification Course is taught according to the guidelines and curriculum of the Scuola Italiana Pizzaioli, in Italy. Students will receive theory and practical hands-on learning each day. The 5 day certification is scheduled 6 times per year. A snapshot of what the week consists of: Learning the history of Italian pizza Chemistry of Italian doughs Proper dough stretching Preparation of traditional ingredient Baking techniques Training on all ovens and mixers Students receive focused training on traditional and American Pizza Equipment. Including a wide variety of mixers and ovens. Class begins each morning at 9 a.m. and goes to 5 p.m.This certification is unique to pizza. It shows employers and your industry peers that you’re qualified and that you take your career seriously. It will help you secure jobs, advance your career and add stability to your long-term employment prospects. Becoming a pizza maker allows you to be part of a professional category in great demand on the market. The professional pizza maker training course aims to convey the theoretical and practical notions essential for approaching the profession of pizza maker, alternating hours intended for learning and perfecting practical skills with theoretical sessions, essential for reaping the best results from one's work and understanding where and why the errors that compromise the product occur. The numerous hours of practice allow the student to develop a lot of dexterity, an extremely important and necessary aspect in this sector. The course is suitable both for those who have no experience in the field, and for those who have already gained experience in the sector Course program Theoretical part Historical notes on pizza with educational videos I mention cereals with and without gluten In-depth study of soft wheat and durum wheat: differences, characteristics, factors that determine quality and use in pizzerias Composition of the wheat kernel Processing phases at the mill Composition of the flour and description of the elements that compose it: carbohydrates, proteins, humidity, mineral salts and fats Indications on the bag and how to store it correctly Laboratory equipment for determining the quality of flour; W and flour energy The importance of the elements that make up the dough and the insertion sequence Dough leavening and maturation processes: the differences Maillard reaction and food digestion Kneading methods: direct with short and long leavening, indirect biga – poolish and autolysis) The flours used and their description The Equipment: – Indispensable work tools – Mixers on the market and their differences – Wood-fired, electric, tunnel and gas ovens: differences in the ways of use Pizza cooking (oven temperature and biochemical phenomena) Food photography Self-control and HACCP systems + regional certification where applicable Safety and hygiene rules Verification test with theoretical exam Practical part Realization of the dough by hand and with the aid of mixers by inserting the ingredients according to the correct sequence Production of doughs with short and long leavening, direct and indirect with poolish and biga and autolysis for classic round pizza Realization of Genoese focaccia Creation of direct and indirect alternative doughs with different types of flour Control and management of dough temperatures Formation of the loaves (staglio) Management of leavening and maturation both at room temperature and at controlled temperature Management of the fridge for correct storage of the balls Techniques for spreading the pasta disc and calibrating the sauce Service line management Oven management and cooking at different temperatures, analysis of results Verification test with practical exam FOOD ALLERGIES If you have any dietary restrictions or allergies, that we can work around we will. PLEASE add any info we may need to know about in your order notes or call us at 630-395-9958 or email steph@pizzaculinaryacademy.com at least 1 day in advance. We cannot make any substations the day of class. thank you for understanding. Cancellation Policy: We require that you cancel at least 48 hours before a scheduled class. If you have to cancel your class, we will offer you a credit to your account. You may use these credits towards any future class. However, if you do not cancel prior to the 48 hours (24 or less hours before the class), you will lose the payment for the class. During Winter season if there is a Winter Weather Advisory in affect or there is inclement weather, we reserve the right to cancel within 24 hours notice. If registration is not above 4 attendees we reserve the right to cancel within 24 hours - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lisle/5-day-scuola-pizzaiolo-certification/200030382102754 - **Event Categories**: workshops, photography - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Lisle - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: 1970 University Lane , Lisle, IL, United States, Illinois 60532 - **lat**: 41.7931 - **long**: -88.08767 - **full address**: 1970 University Lane , Lisle, IL, United States, Illinois 60532 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 5-Day Scuola Pizzaiolo Certification - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/2e0e893fd1d76636953c7d59f12926dfa83d0aac762b16fbae0c9907408c949c-rimg-w1200-h628-dc080808-gmir?v=1787366352 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 5-Day Scuola Pizzaiolo Certification being held? - **A:** 5-Day Scuola Pizzaiolo Certification takes place on Mon, 05 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am to Mon, 05 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 1970 University Lane , Lisle, IL, United States, Illinois 60532. - **Q**: Who is organizing 5-Day Scuola Pizzaiolo Certification? - **A:** 5-Day Scuola Pizzaiolo Certification is organized by North American Pizza and Culinary Academy. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 5-Day Scuola Pizzaiolo Certification is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lisle, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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