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Diploma Programs
Best Programs
for Aspiring Executive Chefs,
Startup Founders & Elite Operators
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Ladderized Curriculum
Aleanza delivers real career and business transformation through a ladderized program designed to take you from entry-level roles to head chef — and ultimately to career and business mastery.
Pro. Culinary Arts (PCA)
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GARDE MANGER & EGG COOKERY (GM-EC)
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Introduction, Food Safety & Sanitation & Knife Skills
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Garde Manger & Charcuterie
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Breakfast & Egg Cooker
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Cold Buffet Display
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PREP KITCHEN & MISE EN PLACE (PK-MEP)
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Introduction, Food Safety & Sanitation, Knife Skills
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Stocks, Soups & Sauces
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Potatoes & Grains
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Pasta, Noodles & Vegetables
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HOT KITCHEN & COOKING METHODS (HK-CM)
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Introduction, Food Safety, Knife Skills & Butchery
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Dry Heat Cooking Methods
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Moist Heat Cooking Methods
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Combination Heat Cooking Methods
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APEX | 1-2 year Diploma
APEX, Accreditation of Professional Excellence in Culinary Arts & International Food Business is the country’s only culinary program designed to develop executive chefs, food entrepreneurs and elite business operators. While most schools focus only on cooking, APEX combines culinary excellence with the skills to create products, launch services, generate sales, and build successful careers or businesses.
APEX students are already producing sales and delivering operational results typically handled by head chefs and operations managers. Under the mentorship of Chef Rob Pengson, many are outperforming seasoned professionals with years of experience. This is the evidence—and the power—of the APEX program.
Included In APEX
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Professional Culinary Arts (PCA)
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Baking & Pastry (BP)
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Food Business Management & Entrepreneurship (FBME)
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Advanced International Cuisine 1 (Choose Your Primary Specialty)
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Advanced International Cuisine 2 (Choose Your Secondary Specialty)
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Fundamentals of Professional Cuisine & Pastry (FPCP)
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Executive Chef Mentorship Program 1:1 with Chef Rob Pengson (No other school offers such tailored mentorship for career acceleration)
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Internship: 480 Hours
Ideal for: executive chefs, startup founders, entrepreneurs and elite operators
Includes: tuition, fees, supplies, mentorship sessions
Course Fee: P350,000 (installment available)
Full Payment Promo: P320,000 (save P30,000)
Duration: 1 - 2 years depending on weekly schedule and course load
Indicative Schedule Options:
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Mon & Tue: 8:00am-12:00pm | 12:30pm-4:30pm
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PCA > BP > FPC > FBME
Saturdays: 10:00am-4:00pm
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PCA > BP > FPC > FBME
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Sundays: 10:00am-1:30pm | 2:00pm-5:30pm | 6:00pm-9:30pm
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Advanced International Cuisine 1 & 2
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TBA: As Needed
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Executive Chef Mentorship with Chef Rob Pengson
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MCRP | 9-12 month Diploma
The Master Chef Catering & Restaurateur Program (MCRP) is designed for executive chefs and entrepreneurs who want to build and lead successful restaurants and catering businesses. The program combines advanced culinary mastery with the operational and business systems required to create profitable food ventures.
Included In MCRP
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Professional Culinary Arts (PCA)
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Baking & Pastry (BP)
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Food Business Management & Entrepreneurship (FBME)
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Fundamentals of Professional Cuisine & Pastry (FPCP)
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Internship: 480 Hours
Ideal for: executive chefs, entrepreneurs and first time operators
Includes: tuition, fees, supplies, mentorship sessions
Course Fee: P280,000 (installment available)
Full Payment Promo: P250,000 (save P30,000)
Duration: 9-12 months depending on weekly schedule and course load
Indicative Schedule Options:
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Mon & Tue: 8:00am-12:00pm | 12:30pm-4:30pm
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PCA > BP > FPC > FBME
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Saturdays: 10:00am-4:00pm
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PCA > BP > FPC > FBME
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CABP | 6-9 month Diploma
The Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry Program (CABP) is designed for aspiring chefs who want complete training in professional cooking, baking, and pastry. The program builds strong culinary foundations and prepares students for professional kitchens and worldwide employment opportunities.
Included In CABP
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Professional Culinary Arts (PCA)
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Baking & Pastry (BP)
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Fundamentals of Professional Cuisine & Pastry (FPCP)
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Internship: 480 Hours
Ideal for: executive chefs seeking complete advanced training
Includes: tuition, fees, supplies, mentorship sessions
Course Fee: P209,000 (installment available)
Full Payment Promo: P189,000 (save P20,000)
Duration: 9-12 months depending on weekly schedule and course load
Indicative Schedule Options:
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Mon & Tue: 8:00am-12:00pm | 12:30pm-4:30pm
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PCA > BP > FPC
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Saturdays: 10:00am-4:00pm
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PCA > BP > FPC
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DPCA | 5 month Diploma
The Diploma in Professional Culinary Arts (DPCA) is designed for individuals who want to begin their journey in the culinary profession. The program focuses on the essential fundamentals of cooking, kitchen operations, and professional discipline needed to start a career in the food and hospitality industry.
Included In DPCA
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Professional Culinary Arts (PCA)
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Internship: 320 Hours
Ideal for: chefs exploring culinary arts professionally
Includes: tuition, fees, supplies, mentorship sessions
Course Fee: P119,000 (installment available)
Full Payment Promo: P99,000 (save P20,000)
Duration: 5 months depending on weekly schedule and course load
Indicative Schedule Options:
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Mon & Tue: 8:00am-12:00pm | 12:30pm-4:30pm
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PCA
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Saturdays: 10:00am-4:00pm
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PCA
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PAYMENT PLANS | Diploma Programs
APEX
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MT Schedule
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Installment 350,000 (monthly: 50,000 x 7 payments)
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Full Payment 320,000
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SAT Schedule (On Promo!)
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Installment 320,000 (monthly: 70,000 then 50,000 in 5 payments)
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Full Payment: 299,000 on Promo!
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MCRP
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MT & SAT Schedules
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Installment 280,000 (monthly: 80,000 > 50,000 > 50,000 > 25,000 > 25,000 > 25,000 > 25,000)
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Full Payment 250,000
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CABP
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MT & SAT Schedules
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Installment: 209,000 (monthly: 59,000 > 50,000 > 25,000 > 25,000 > 25,000 > 25,000)
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Full Payment 189,000
DPCA
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MT & SAT Schedules
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Installment: 119,000 (monthly: 49,000 > 35,000 > 35,00)
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Full Payment 99,000
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Uniform: +P6,800
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2257 Chino Roces Ave. Extension Makati City
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Your Dedicated Coach
My name is Rob Pengson
Hi, I’m Rob Pengson. Since 2003, I’ve trained more than 16,000 professionals and business owners who are now Michelin-starred chefs, successful food entrepreneurs, and 8-figure business owners around the world. I’ve also served hundreds of thousands of customers, starting my career at just 19 years old.
For context, I trained in some of the world’s best institutions, including the Mandarin Oriental in Ginza, Tokyo, and San Francisco, both considered best-in-class globally. I also studied at Yamato Noodle School under Mr. Fuji, Harvard Business School, Wharton, and the Asian Institute of Management.
These experiences led to multiple Best Restaurant, International Best Chef, and Best School awards, and the opportunity to become a Madrid Fusión presenter in the Philippines, beginning at age 27.
Apologies for the self-talk (cringe), but marketing requires a proper introduction.
I wake up at 5:00 AM every day to ensure that you—and people like you—receive truly world-class training. I protect the learning environment carefully so that only disciplined, growth-oriented people are part of the community.
We cannot grow in spaces filled with negativity, excuses, or destructive talk. Values and principles are the foundation of real transformation, and I guard them carefully—for your benefit and your growth.
My job is simple: to make sure your program is the best there is, that your faculty is fully committed to developing your skills, and that the knowledge you receive is elite-level and actionable.
What makes me happiest is seeing students build businesses that outperform their salaries, allowing them to pursue their dreams on their own terms.
That’s who I am and I am devoted to helping you build.
