Why choose us?
To make an opinion, we advise you to consult the photos of our courses as well as the opinions of our students on Tripadvisor or Facebook.
Who’s the teacher?
All our courses are exclusively done by Galina Duverne who is a teacher certified by ICPF.
Registration / payment
To register, simply complete the registration form.
The registration will be validated after the payment of a deposit of an amount equal to:
- 100% of the price for courses that cost less than 200€.
- 50% of the price for courses that cost less than 400€.
- 30% of the price for courses that cost more than 400€.
There is no registration fee.
Payment possible in cash, by check, transfer or bank card (transaction secured by Banque Populaire).
Possibility to pay for training over 300€ in installments; contact us for more informations.
The full price of the course must be paid on the first day of the training.
You can pay the balance of the course by credit card in full or in installments via the link provided in the registration confirmation email.
How to register?
A place is only reserved after the payment of a deposit.
For professional courses, it is also necessary for the student to return the contract signed.
In case of too many requests, reservations are accepted according to the date of receipt of the deposit or the certificate of support.
Funding organizations
The Cake Design School of Paris (Gateaux sur Mesure) is registered on DataDock and has a Pôle Emploi certificate of conformity.
Our trainer Galina Duverne is Qualiopi certified by ICPF (certificate B00333) for her activities related to professional training.
These quality elements make our professional courses eligible for public funding. Only our professional training can be financed, the leisure workshops do not fall under professional training.
Our training has already been covered by the following organizations:
- Agefiph
- Agefos
- Conseil régional Hauts de France
- Fafih
- Fongecif
- LADOM
- OPCA Transports
- OPCALIM
- Pôle Emploi
- Servair formation
- Unifaf
This list is not exhaustive, contact the organization on which you depend to know if you can be taken care of and know the steps to take.
Quote to obtain financing
To obtain a personalized quote requested by the funding organizations, simply make a request to register for the chosen course and select “Request a quote” as the request type.
We are registered on the Pôle Emploi Kairos system and are therefore able to provide a dematerialized quote if your advisor requests it. For that you will have to communicate us your Pôle Emploi identifier. You will then have to validate this quote in your personal Pôle Emploi area for it to be sent to your advisor.
We advise you to do it as soon as possible because the response times of organizations can be long.
Registration for courses supported by a funding organization
Your registration will only be final after receipt of the following:
- The payment of a deposit of 30% of the rest to be paid in the event of partial financing.
- The signed course contract.
We will not block places without the above items.
Can I use my CPF (Mon Compte Formation)?
To date, no Cake Design course can be funded using your CPF in France.
Student absences
In the absence of the student, the cost of all the hours, even those not worked, will remain due, even in the event of force majeure.
Registration modification
You can only make changes to session dates, you must keep the same type of course.
Leisure courses:
You can change session no later than 15 days before the start date of the course in which you were registered.
Professional courses:
You can change session no later than 30 days before the start date of the course in which you were registered and only once.
Cancellation of registration
The cancellation deadlines are as follows:
- If the course takes place in more than 60 days, you have 14 calendar days after the registration date to cancel it.
- If the course takes place in less than 60 days, you have 7 calendar days after the registration date to cancel it.
- If the course takes place in less than 15 days, you have 1 calendar day after the registration date to cancel it.
After these cancellation periods, you will be liable for the following amount:
- 100% of the price for courses that cost less than 200€.
- 50% of the price for courses that cost less than 400€.
- 30% of the price for courses that cost more than 400€.
If the cancellation takes place less than 1 week before the start of the courseor if the student does not show up for his course, you will be liable for the full cost of the course. In the event of financing by a third party, the amount will be at your expense if your financier refuses to bear the cancellation cost.
What is the minimum age to attend a course?
Our courses are only open to people over 18 years of age.
“CAP Pâtissier” diploma required?
A pastry diploma is not compulsory to follow most of our courses but it is highly recommended. It is necessary if you want to sell your creations in France.
Additional dates
Possibility to organize additional sessions on request depending on our availability.
You can also subscribe to our alerts to be notified when sessioins have been added to our site by clicking here.
Certificate
At the end of your workshop / training, you will receive a training certificate. Today, there is no diploma approved by the state because the profession of cake designer is not currently recognized in France.
Workshop location
The training takes place in our workshop in Paris near the Jules Joffrin metro station (line 12). Click here to consult the access map.
Lunch
Lunch is not included in the course. You have many possibilities near our workshop (bakeries, caterers, take-out restaurants, fast food, supermarkets, …). You will be able to eat your meal in the workshop.
The lunch break lasts 30 minutes.
Accommodation
Accommodation is not included and must be organized by the student. Being located in Paris you have many possibilities to find accommodation for all budgets (Hotel, Airbnb, Youth hostel …). You can search near our workshop which is located at 88 rue du Mont Cenis 75018 PARIS.
Do I need to bring my equipment?
No, all the necessary tools will be loaned to you on site. You will need to clean them every day after use.
What outfit should I wear?
A pastry jacket is loaned for training lasting more than 2 days, otherwise you have a disposable apron.
You must wear non-slip shoes.
Can I leave with my creations?
Yes, you will leave with everything you have created. The packaging will be provided.
Accessibility for people with disabilities
Training is generally accessible to people with disabilities or experiencing health problems. We encourage you to mention this when applying for registration. You will then be contacted by the disability referent so that we can study together the arrangements that may be necessary to ensure that your stay with us takes place in the best conditions. As soon as you arrive, you will benefit from individualized support allowing you to integrate perfectly.
Intellectual property / Non-competition
All documents, recipes and techniques taught are the exclusive property of the Cake Design School of Paris and are communicated to you for personal use. Any distribution is prohibited without prior agreement.
By following a training, you agree not to train in the techniques taught by other people even free of charge for a period of 3 years minimum in France.