9 certificates per course
SKM Levels 1–3, centre professional diplomas, a diploma, an advanced diploma, and a hotel practical certificate.
PPKS Baking & Cooking Academy
Turn your passion for baking & cooking into a career
Professional culinary and baking training in Penampang, Sabah. 2-year pathway, 9 certificates, hotel practical, and allowance of RM1,500 / month or above. No SPM required.
2-Year Programme
9 Certificates
Practical Training
Allowance RM1,500+/month
No SPM Required
Why students choose PPKS
A Sabah academy built for careers — not a brochure full of guarantees we cannot make.
2-year programme
1 year at the training centre + 1 year hotel practical at a 5-star hotel.
No SPM required
Beginners and career-switchers are welcome. Age is not limited.
Experienced instructors
Chef is a Halal Certificate Holder.
Workplace practical
Partner hotels. Practical allowance RM1,500 / month or above.
Tuition installment
Interest-free instalment plans are available.
Financial aid application help
For eligible students.
What you can study
Pick a path — or choose “Not sure yet” on the form and Chef Ang will recommend one.
Professional programmes
Flagship
2-Year Chef Course
1 year training centre + 1 year 5-star hotel practical. 9 certificates.
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SKM
SKM Level 1
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SKM
SKM Level 2
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SKM
SKM Level 3
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Diploma
Diploma in Patisserie
Pastry pathway. Promo seats: first 5 registrations, 50% off SKM / diploma.
Learn moreBusiness & career
Start a shop
Bakery Business Course
Setup, location, suppliers, machines, costing — not only kitchen skills.
Learn moreShort courses
Free 1-week trial
Try one week before you decide. Fill in the form and we will contact you.
Book my free trialOne course, 9 certificates
01SKM Level 1
02SKM Level 2
03SKM Level 3
04Centre Professional Diploma Level 1
05Centre Professional Diploma Level 2
06Centre Professional Diploma Level 3
07Diploma in Patisserie / Culinary Arts
08Advanced Diploma
09Hotel Practical Certificate
+Bonus: Annual Best Performance Certificate
Course modules
What you study
Nine core modules.
- 01Ingredient knowledge and function
配料的认识和作用 - 02Mixing and processing techniques
搅拌和制作过程 - 03Storage of ingredients
原料的储存 - 04Baking skill and product finishing
烘焙技巧及成品研讨 - 05Personal hygiene check list
个人卫生条例 - 06Food handling principles
食物处理原则 - 07Costing
成本计算 - 08Safety at work
厨房安全 - 09Bakery Management
管理学
What you’ll learn
Life at PPKS
Real student kitchens and finished work.
Kitchen clips
See the training in motion
Short clips from real PPKS kitchens. The 9 modules, hotel practical, 1-week trial, and 2-year / 9-certificate story.
Inside the kitchen
Small class. Real supervision.
Professional equipment, chef instructors, and focused station work — not a lecture hall.
Guided technique, every session
Chefs work side-by-side with students on the bench — zesting, mixing, plating — so habits form the right way from day one.
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Train on real kitchen equipment
Stand mixers, scales, commercial prep tables — the same rhythm you’ll meet in hotel kitchens during practical placement.
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Halal Certificate Holder chef
Our chef holds a Halal Certificate. Instruction in Bahasa Malaysia and English. Uniforms and hotel-kitchen standards.
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Workplace practical training
We normally take practical students as permanent employees after their practical training with us.Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu — HR
Practical allowance is RM1,500 per month or above.
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Grandis Hotels and ResortsPartnership / MOU
Sutera Harbour ResortKota Kinabalu, Sabah
Horizon Hotel豪丽胜酒店
Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu
Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort & SpaKota Kinabalu
Ming Garden Hotel & Residences
Dorsett Grand Labuan
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu亚庇凯城酒店Shangri-La's Rasa Ria ResortKota Kinabalu
Beringgis Beach Resort & Spa
The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Genting MalaysiaWant to start your own bakery?
One-stop consulting and resources for bakery owners.
- Site selection consulting
- Renovation and fit-out
- Funding and financing introduction
- Technical consulting
- Direct contact with equipment supplier factories
- Factory supply of materials
- Staff training
- And more — just ask
Frequently asked questions
Do I need SPM?
No. Beginners can join.
How long is the flagship programme?
2 years: 1 year at the training centre + 1 year hotel practical at a 5-star hotel.
How many certificates can I receive?
9 per course: SKM Levels 1–3, centre professional diplomas, a diploma, an advanced diploma, and a hotel practical certificate.
Is practical training provided?
Yes — placements are not limited to Sabah; other places are possible too.
How much is the allowance?
RM1,500 per month or above.
Can I pay by instalment?
Interest-free instalment plans are available.
Can I apply for financial aid?
We can help eligible students apply.
Do you have children’s, hobby, or private classes?
Yes. Choose them on the form and we will arrange dates.
How do I register?
Fill the form. WhatsApp opens to Chef Ang with your details. Or tap WhatsApp.
Can I find a job after graduation?
We help with job placement, and partner hotels often take practical students on as permanent staff.
Do you provide accommodation for outstation students?
Yes, accommodation is available for outstation students. Ask Chef Ang for details.
Established 30 March 1999 Pusat Pembangunan Kemahiran Sabah. Baking and cooking now. Facial beauty coming soon, not yet open.
JPK = Jabatan Pembangunan Kemahiran (技能发展局). Warnborough College UK Centre Approval. Chef is a Halal Certificate Holder.
Online registration
Register or try 1 free week
Submit the form and WhatsApp opens to Chef Ang with your details. For the free trial week, Chef Ang will contact you to arrange class.
Visit us
Location
Lot 10, 11, 2nd Floor,
Windrose Square,
Jalan Pintas Penampang By Pass,
88300 Penampang, Sabah.
Windrose Square,
Jalan Pintas Penampang By Pass,
88300 Penampang, Sabah.
Ready to start your culinary journey?
Book your free 1-week trial and find which programme fits you.