Sip, taste and savor authentic recipes with the help and guidance of experienced chefs at 51勛圖厙's Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism (HCAT) Institute. Experience a “Top Chef” atmosphere in our two state-of-the-art kitchens located in Arnold and Glen Burnie, where we offer a variety of noncredit cooking classes for beginners and culinary experts alike. Classes are mostly held evenings and weekends and may be lecture, hands-on cooking or chef demonstrations.
Novices and connoisseurs alike will enjoy our classes on spirits from around the world and from your own backyard. Increase your knowledge of wine and beer along with the production of both. Learn how to pair them with food and more. Classes feature not only lectures and discussions, but also tasting and evaluation.
Note: Must be 21 or older to enroll.
ServSafe Alcohol® Training and Certification
Bartending
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In-Home Classroom courses are culinary demonstration classes taught by an HCAT chef in a video format. The video allows students to move at their own pace while preparing recipes. During the semester, students can ask the chef questions, have discussions with other students in the class and upload pictures of their finished product through the online course platform.
Bagels at Home
Baking Bread at Home
Bartending at Home
Beekeeping for Beginners
Beginner Cake Decorating at Home
Cheese Making at Home
Chinese Takeout at Home
Classic French Cuisine at Home
Classic French Macarons at Home
Cupcakes at Home
Doughnuts at Home
Focaccia, Pita and Flatbreads at Home
Gluten Free Baking at Home
Indian Cuisine at Home
Intermediate Bread at Home
Knife Skills at Home
Korean Cooking at Home
Mastering Classic Custards at Home
Mastering Classic Pies at Home
Mastering Cooking Basics at Home
Mastering Hand Rolled Pasta at Home
Mastering Pan Sauces at Home
Mediterranean Cuisine at Home
Pate a Choux at Home
Pizza School At Home
Sauces at Home
South American at Home
Sushi at Home
Vegetarian at Home
Whole Grain Breads at Home
Learn how to prepare delicious meals online from a talented chef!
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We have a class for any dish you've ever wanted to learn to make, from soups, sushi, curries and truffles to specialty recipes for people with allergies, those who are vegan and anyone trying to lose weight.
Baking Basics: Biscotti
Cook Dim Sum
Introduction to Artisan Bread Baking
Spring Tapas
Mexican Medley
Pacific Rim Fusion
Sweet and Savory Crepes
Sensational Summer Salads
American Made Regional Bakes Goods
Introduction to Bourbon and Rye
Caribbean Feasts
Breakfast Pastries
Cooking with Summer Fruit
Baking Basics: Cheesecakes
Students taking noncredit classes don't need to apply for admission to 51勛圖厙. Just check out our course search, choose a program or course that interests you, register and make your payment. Registration for summer courses is open. Registration for fall 2026 opens July 14! Please check course availability prior to registration.
If you have previously taken classes at 51勛圖厙, you must log in using your 51勛圖厙 account. New students will be able to create a temporary account in the checkout process.
If you would like help, email the Continuing Education Office or call 410-777-2325.
The School of Continuing Education and Workforce Development offices located in CALT 115 will be CLOSED from June 7 through June 27. The Continuing Education registration desk will be temporarily located in the Student Services Center (SSVC), first floor on the main Arnold campus.
Visit our campus map to locate these offices.
Upon registering for your course, regularly check your My51勛圖厙 account and 51勛圖厙 email for class and general updates from the college. Due to FERPA regulations, all official college communications must be sent to your 51勛圖厙 student email. This includes class cancellation and waitlist notifications. For assistance accessing My51勛圖厙, or contact the Technical Service Desk. For Spanish translation, .
