
A training course designed for commercial baking professionals to build a strong foundation in bread-making theory through online learning, which is then applied during ASB’s most hands-on course yet.
Become The Expert Your Bakery Turns To. Leave this course knowing how to fix dough issues and teach others to do the same in this online + in-person course.
Whether you’re on the production floor or managing quality assurance, success in baking starts with understanding the fundamentals. Yet too many skilled workers lack the scientific knowledge to recognize when dough or finished bread is off-spec, leading to wasted product, lost time, and inconsistent results.
ASB’s Commercial Bread Production course bridges that gap. Designed specifically for bakery production staff, quality control professionals, and new hires, the course delivers a complete education in the “why” behind every stage of the bread-making process.
You’ll Learn How To:
- Understand the science behind ingredient functionality and bread formulation and learn how each ingredient and process stage affects dough behavior and finished product quality.
- Recognize production issues at key stages of the breadmaking line and know when to escalate or intervene with confidence.
- Formulate and compare sponge and straight doughs, understanding the benefits of each.
- Diagnose and correct common dough and bread quality issues using formulation science.
- Optimize ingredient functionality and process parameters for better performance
- Design and run bread-making experiments that solve production problems in real time.
- Experience real-world scenarios and apply the theory to pan bread production.
Course Overview
Flexible learning. Practical application. Industry-endorsed training.
ASB’s Bread Production Course blends online learning with in-person immersion to provide a structured, yet accessible path to mastery. Across 12 weeks, learners will complete ten expert-led, online modules covering everything from ingredient functionality to packaging and shelf life. Then, they’ll join us for a 3.5-day in-person workshop (October 13–16, 2025) to apply their knowledge in a team-based lab, solving production problems alongside experienced professionals and industry leaders.
Bread Production Course Information
- Course Duration: ~6 hours online + 3.5-day in-person experience
- In-Person Workshop: October 13–16, 2025 (Spring 2026 date coming soon)
- Location: AB Mauri Headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri
- Recommended Completion Timeline: 12 weeks total
What’s Included
- Online Pre-Course: Ten (10) BAKERpedia modules on bread science, ingredients, and formulation
- 3.5-Day In-Person Workshop: Work in teams. Bake, test, diagnose. Present your results.
- Certification: Earn ASB’s Hands-On Bread Science Certificate
- Bonus: Printable Course Handouts, Bread Evaluation Sheet + Yeast Conversion Chart
Learning Outcomes & Certificate
This course is developed and peer-reviewed by industry experts under the guidance of the American Society of Baking (ASB). Participants who complete the course will receive a Certificate of Completion from ASB, signifying their knowledge has been reviewed and endorsed by leading professionals in the baking industry.

Online Modules
Complete the ten (10) online modules before attending the in-person course. Each module includes embedded knowledge checks for your own reflection. Upon completion of the modules, you’ll take a final test.
Meet Your Workshop Instructor

Kirk O’Donnell
Tuition & Enrollment
Enrollment for the 2025 ASB Bread Production Course will open August 1, 2026. This cohort has a limited number of seats, book early to secure your spot!
Details
- Course Fee:
$3,500$3,000 for the first cohort only - Requirements: All participants must be ASB members upon registration to receive access to the online modules. Learn more about membership and join here: asbe.org/membership.
- Registration Deadline: September 8, 2025
Included in Registration
- 10 Online Modules: ~6 hours total
- 3.5 Day In-person Workshop: October 13–16, 2025 at AB Mauri Headquarters in St. Louis, MO (food and lodging not included)
- Course Materials: workbook & resource materials
- Certificate of Completion: awarded from ASB
Please Note: Due to the limited class size, unfortunately refunds cannot be given. If you are unable to attend the in-person event due to unforeseen circumstances, ASB will work with you to attend a future course date.
- The entire in-person workshop will take place at AB Mauri Headquarters, 4240 Duncan Ave., Suite. 150, St. Louis, MO 63110
- ASB staff and course participants will stay at a nearby 4-star hotel offering a discounted rate (details to be shared closer to the event). Participants are responsible for booking and paying for their own accommodations.
- The training location is approximately a 25-minute drive from St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL).
- Validated parking is available at the training location. Hotel parking is available for a nightly fee.
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