How Much Does an Online Cake Decorating Diploma Cost?
With CakeFlix, nothing extra. The complete CakeFlix Diploma is included with your CakeFlix membership, giving you unlimited access to our structured Diploma programme, plus 1,800+ cake decorating and baking tutorials taught by over 100 of the world’s leading cake artists. Everything you need to build your skills is included in one membership.
Who This Cake Decorating Diploma is for:
- Cake Decorators looking for a professional endorsement
- Small business owners wanting to build credibility and attract more clients
- Ambitious decorators seeking structured, comprehensive, certified learning
- Anyone who wants to prove their skills and earn recognition
Why the CakeFlix Cake Decorating Diploma is the Only Choice for Serious Cake Decorators
- 🎓 Accredited & Quality Tested – Achieve a recognised standard of learning
- 🧑🏫 Expert-Led Programme – Written, delivered, and checked by experienced cake and educational professionals
- 📚 Professional-Level Learning – Complete a structured programme equivalent to Level 3 (‘A’ Level England) in cake decorating
- 🤝 Support Every Day of the Year – You’re never alone. Guidance is available 365 days a year, whenever you need help or advice
- 🌟 Prove Your Skills – Gain a tangible certificate to show clients, suppliers, and peers that you’ve reached a serious professional standard
Modules Covered
Module 1 - Baking & Fillings
Build your confidence with Module 1 of the CakeFlix Diploma, our comprehensive Cake Baking Course.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced baker, you’ll deepen your understanding of baking science, ingredients, cake fillings and the techniques needed to produce consistently professional results. Paul Bradford explains not just how to bake, but why each method works, helping you solve common baking problems and improve every cake you make.
Complete this module to strengthen your baking knowledge, develop essential skills and take the first step towards earning your CakeFlix Diploma and becoming a more confident cake decorator.
Lesson 1 - Baking a Madeira Cake
Lesson 2 - Making and applying Buttercream
Lesson 3 - Baking a Chocolate Cake
Lesson 4 - Chocolate Ganache
Lesson 5 - How to ganache a cake
Lesson 6 - Baking a Fruit Cake







Module 2 - Sugarpaste Course
Master one of the most important cake decorating skills with Module 2 of the CakeFlix Diploma, our comprehensive Sugarpaste Course.
Whether you call it sugarpaste or fondant, you’ll learn how to achieve smooth, professional cake coverings with confidence. Paul Bradford explains how different brands behave and shares practical techniques for covering cakes, creating simple decorations and progressing to more advanced finishes.
Every lesson includes supporting learning materials, followed by a quiz to reinforce your knowledge before you continue. By the end of the module, you’ll have the confidence to create beautifully covered cakes ready for any celebration or special occasion.
Lesson 1 - Variety of Sugarpaste/Fondant brands
Lesson 2 - Colouring sugarpaste/fondant
Lesson 3 - Covering a cake with Sugarpaste/Fondant
Lesson 4 - Simple flowers, plunger cutter and hand moulded roses
Lesson 5 - Techniques





Module 3 - Cupcakes, Cookies & Cake Pops
Build your decorating skills with Module 3 of the CakeFlix Diploma, our practical Cupcake Decorating Course.
Learn how to bake perfect cupcakes and cookies before exploring a variety of creative decorating techniques for cupcakes, cookies and cake pops. This fun, hands-on module helps you develop precision, creativity and confidence while reinforcing the professional skills needed for cake decorating.
Alongside the practical lessons, you’ll complete the quizzes to demonstrate your understanding and progress. By the end of the module, you’ll have the knowledge and techniques to create beautifully decorated sweet treats while taking another step towards earning your CakeFlix Diploma.
Lesson 1 - Cupcakes
Lesson 2 - Cookies
Lesson 3 - Cake Pops





Module 4 - Sugar Flowers
Discover the art of sugar flowers in Module 5 of the CakeFlix Diploma, a comprehensive Sugar Flower Course that helps you create realistic floral decorations with confidence.
Learn how to make elegant peonies, stargazer lilies, roses, filler flowers and lifelike rose leaves using clear, step-by-step techniques. You’ll also discover how to arrange your flowers into beautiful displays for wedding and celebration cakes.
Every lesson includes supporting learning materials, followed by a quiz to reinforce your knowledge before you continue. By the end of the module, you’ll have the skills and confidence to create stunning sugar flowers that bring every cake to life.
Lesson 1 - Filler Flowers
Lesson 2 - Making a Rose
Lesson 3 - Stargazer Lily
Lesson 4 - Peony
Lesson 5 - Rose Leaves






Module 5 - Sugar Modelling
Develop your modelling skills with Module 5 of the CakeFlix Diploma, a creative Sugar Modelling Course designed for decorators of all abilities.
Learn how to model a complete family, including mum, dad, grandparents, children, a dog, a cat and an adorable teddy bear. Paul Bradford guides you through every step using simple, professional techniques that are easy to follow.
Each lesson includes supporting learning materials, followed by a quiz to reinforce your understanding before you progress. By the end of the module, you’ll have the confidence to create personalised cake toppers that add character and charm to any celebration cake.
Lesson 1 - Cat and Dog
Lesson 2 - Teddy Bear
Lesson 3 - Grandparents
Lesson 4 - Little Girl
Lesson 5 - Little Boy
Lesson 6 - Mum
Lesson 7 - Dad








Module 6 - Royal Icing
Master one of the most respected cake decorating skills with Module 6 of the CakeFlix Diploma, our comprehensive Royal Icing Course.
Learn the essential techniques needed to create elegant piped decorations, intricate borders and beautifully finished celebration cakes. Whether you’re new to royal icing or looking to refine your skills, this module provides step-by-step guidance to help you build confidence and achieve professional results.
Each lesson includes supporting learning materials, and you’ll complete a quiz to reinforce your knowledge before progressing. By the end of the module, you’ll have a valuable new skill that will enhance your cake decorating portfolio and broaden your creative opportunities.
Lesson 1 - Making Royal Icing
Lesson 2 - Marzipan Covering
Lesson 3 - Royal Icing Covering
Lesson 4 - Piping
Lesson 5 - Run Outs and showing the finished cake







Module 7 - Novelty Cakes
Develop your creativity with Module 7 of the CakeFlix Diploma, our practical Novelty Cake Course.
Learn the professional techniques needed to design and create a variety of eye-catching novelty cakes while building confidence in your decorating skills.
This module focuses on the essential methods used to tackle creative cake projects, helping you transform ideas into impressive finished designs. Through structured lessons and quiz assessments, you’ll demonstrate your understanding and continue progressing towards your CakeFlix Diploma.
Lesson 1 - Teddy Bear
Lesson 2 - Dragon Rock Cake
Lesson 3 - Handbag



Module 8 - Wedding Cakes
Bring together everything you’ve learned in Module 8 of the CakeFlix Diploma, our inspiring Wedding Cake Course. Apply the skills you’ve developed throughout the Diploma while learning additional techniques used to create elegant, professional wedding cakes.
Paul Bradford guides you through every stage, helping you combine baking, covering, decorating and finishing skills into one beautiful centrepiece.
Every lesson includes supporting learning materials, followed by a quiz to reinforce your knowledge before completing the Diploma. By the end of the module, you’ll have the confidence to design and create stunning wedding cakes and earn your CakeFlix Diploma certificate.
Lesson 1 - Designing the cake
Lesson 2 - Ganaching the Tiers
Lesson 3 - Covering the Cakes
Lesson 4 - Creating and Adding Decorations
Lesson 5 - Dowelling and Stacking the Tiers









How it works?
You can learn at your own pace
Access all training materials 24/7
On successfully passing the knowledge based quiz
Achieve a Level 3 equivalent (‘A’ Level England) Standard of Cake Decorating
Professional endorsements

As an educational consultancy, we are proud to have developed the infrastructure for the CakeFlix accredited programme of learning. We fully support the quality of training and assessment by these industry leaders, great team effort – well done CakeFlix.

The cake industry has needed an accredited training standard benchmark for such a long time. The CakeFlix Master Programmes are just what we have needed. Working with Paul and the CakeFlix Master team has been an amazing and very professional experience.

My aim is to take you on a cake decorating journey of learning and achievement. This has been a huge team effort and I am so proud to have co-written the training with my former tutor, Cecilia Young. My ambition has always been to inspire and facilitate learning.
In case you missed anything
The CakeFlix Diploma is available automatically to CakeFlix Annual Pro members. Pro members who pay monthly and have paid for 12 consecutive months, should contact [email protected] for access.
Non-Pro members can purchase either Individual Modules or enrol in the full Programme (all 8 Modules for a discounted price) which allows for lifetime access to the learning.
Payment can be made in sterling, US$, AUS$, CAD$ or Euros.
Yes. On successful completion of the quiz within each Module you are able to print off a CakeFlix Diploma certificate.
Through the external validation process, it has been agreed that the programme is of a similar expectation and standard to a Level 3 qualification or an ‘A level’ in academic terms (England). We are working hard to make these the industry standard for all cake decorators.
CakeFlix Master Programme uses the same key learning material. However, CakeFlix Master is considered an accredited Programme and leaners must submit assignments for assessment by a qualifies assessor. The assessor then provides feedback with a pass or fail. The standard is very high to ensure that qualifying CakeFlix Master learners can not only demonstrate their knowledge, they have also demonstrated their skills via practical assessments. If you prefer to be on the CakeFlix Master Programme click HERE for more details.
Any questions relating to the course, or if you get stuck on a particular task or Module, should be directed via the CakeFlix Cake Q&A page. You will usually get a response within 24 hours.
There is no time-limit on completing the Programme so you can work away at your own pace.
Pro members should be aware that they will only have access so long as their subscription is current. Anyone purchasing the Modules or Programme will receive lifetime access.
You can enrol onto the CakeFlix Master Programme at any age.
Learner Endorsements
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Just loved the CakeFlix Master Programme. It pushes you to perhaps try techniques that you’ve never attempted before and the end result is stunning!! Loved the personal touch with feedback from Paul on every single assignment. Highly recommend it!

CakeFlix Master is money well spent, not just for a work credential but also for a personal achievement too. The whole program covers everything anyone could need to be a top class cake maker and cake decorator. With Paul’s brilliant feedback and plenty of determination, all my hard work paid off. I’m delighted and honoured to be a CakeFlix Master.

This is a great course to encourage you to make the best of your skills and learn plenty more. Paul delivers the course in relaxed easy to follow steps and with regular feedback, it was like having him in the kitchen. The course is well laid out, easy to follow and, although challenging at times, the sense of achievement is immense.
