CakeFlix Diploma Programme

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8 Modules, 39 Lessons
Quizzes
39
Assignments
37
Learning Hours
Approx. 110

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Achieve a recognised learning standard accredited by FDQ

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Whether your aim is to learn new techniques and skills from expert cake decorators; develop your existing skills, drawing on the expertise of renowned professionals within our field; or achieve A Level equivalent certification to prove your standing as a professional cake maker against the competition, CakeFlix Master has been designed to meet your requirements.

Would you like to achieve an A Level standard in Cake Decorating?

Set yourself apart from the competition with the WORLD’S FIRST online Accredited Cake Decorating Programme!

CakeFlix Master it is NOT certificate of attendance, you can get that anywhere and what true value does that hold? It is NOT a self-proclaimed Diploma or Master-Class, anyone can create those misleading titles.

Through the external validation process, the CakeFlix Master programme has been graded as a similar standard to a Level 3 (A Level) qualification in academic terms (England). CakeFlix Master is a professional programme of learning, endorsed by FDQ, a leading UK Awarding Organisation for the food industry.  FDQ are regulated by OfQual, the UK government’s education regulators.

Imagine having an A Level equivalent standard of education certificate on the wall of your cake consultation room!! That really will set you apart from the competition. This will also give your customers huge reassurance that you have taken your cake decorating level to such a highly recognised accredited standard.

The CakeFlix Master Programme is suitable for all levels with detailed learning and 39 Lessons to successfully complete. You retain lifetime access to all the invaluable training materials, so you can easily refer back to the learning. You have two years to complete the programme and you will be given all the help and support you’ll need to become a certified CakeFlix Master.

Knowledge is tested via quizzes and skills are assessed via set assignments and marked to a pre-defined standard. Feedback is given on all assignments and coaching is provided for re-submissions.

Choose the level that you want to be assessed at?

The Programme is made up of 8 separate Modules, which can be purchased individually.

Each Module can be purchased in one of 3 different learning methods: Watch & Learn, Watch & Learn Certified or CakeFlix Master Accredited.

To become a certified CakeFlix Master all 8 Modules within the programme must be completed to the CakeFlix Master Accredited standard.

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Accredited Certificate

Diploma

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Accredited Certificate

CakeFlix Master Accredited

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To become a certified CakeFlix Master all 8 Modules within the programme must be completed to the CakeFlix Master accredited standard.

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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

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Professional endorsements

Joey Greenwood - Education professional

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.

Joey Greenwood BA Ed
Director Smart Training Solutions (UK) Limited
Cecilia Young

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.

Cecilia Young
Chair British Sugarcraft Guild Region 1
Paul Bradford lead tutor

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.

Paul Bradford
Lead Tutor CakeFlix

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What is CakeFlix Master?

Achieve a quality tested accredited standard of learning

Set yourself apart from the competition

You will learn new tricks and techniques across all the key cake decorating disciplines

Written, delivered and checked by Cake and Educational professionals

This is a professional programme of learning, endorsed by FDQ, a leading UK Awarding Organisation for the food industry

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Rachel Smith successful CakeFlix Master student

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!

Rachael Smith
www.innercake.com
Nichola Meaney successful CakeFlix Master student

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.

Nichola Meaney
www.classincakes.com
Kevin Marshall successful CakeFlix Master student

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.

Kevin Marshall
CakeFlix Master

Why CakeFlix Master?

What standard or level of cake decorator are you? How do you know? Time to prove it!

Become a CakeFlix Master to demonstrate that your cake decorating skills and learning have achieved a high pre-defined standard of attainment, regulated by FDQ, a leading UK Awarding Organisation for the food industry.

Each assignment is marked with feedback provided and coaching for re-submissions.

CakeFlix Master is NOT a certificate of attendance, you can get that anywhere!

CakeFlix Master is NOT a Programme regulated by CakeFlix, that would carry no credibility or weight!

CakeFlix Master IS an externally validated Programme of Learning, which, through the external validation process, is graded as of a similar standard to a Level 3 qualification or an ‘A’ Level in academic terms (England).

The content has been written, checked and verified and monitored by Cake and Educational Professionals.