Astana college earns culinary and bakery-pastry trainer certifications

An overview of their journey

The College of Catering and Services of Astana is one of the capital’s leading vocational institutions, with over 8,000 graduates, up to 96–100% employment outcomes, and repeated recognition as “Best College of the Capital,” delivering industry‑aligned training in hospitality, food production, and services.

As part of their broader strategy to align with international accreditation and adopt modern teaching methodologies, teachers at the colllege completed an intensive, Swiss‑designed trainer‑certification program—combining approximately 600 hours of online self‑paced learning with more than 20 hours of live webinars—led by our Global Swiss Learning pedagogy experts in Switzerland.

Their learning journey culminated in Astana, where our master trainers flew in to conduct the final assessments. Each participant delivered a full demo lesson to students, demonstrating not only technical skill but the pedagogical competence needed to teach at a Swiss standard.

And the results? Their trainers absolutely loved the program.

How Kazakhstan's trainers improved the most

The trainers' feedback and survey data paint a clear picture: this training didn’t just upgrade their knowledge—it transformed their approach to teaching. Participants highlighted significant growth in key areas essential to modern vocational teaching. The trainers reported the greatest improvement in:

🟣 Writing learning outcomes
🟣 Using digital tools (presentations, webinars, online platforms)
🟣 Planning a lesson
🟣 Teaching in a blended‑learning format
🟣 Presenting confidently in front of a group

⭐ A remarkable outcome: Participants gave the program a perfect 5/5 rating.

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Professional growth to be proud of

Beyond skill-building, many trainers shared that the program enabled them to achieve meaningful milestones in their professional development, like developing knowledge of Swiss and international standards, acquiring modern teaching methods and digital competencies, building confidence in their professional abilities, and staying current with industry trends and best practices.

Voices from the classroom: Trainers' testimonials

👍 Aliya

“This training impresses with its structure, clarity, and professionalism. The content unfolds logically, supported by visuals that make theory tangible. The presentation style is free of unnecessary noise—just a focused, modern, professional learning experience.”

👍 Ainagul

“I loved the Train‑the‑Trainer course. It gave me clear tools for teaching, helped me engage participants better, and made me more confident delivering sessions.”

👍 Yuliya

“The program was extremely practical. I learned not just cooking techniques, but how to teach them: structuring lessons, explaining processes clearly, demonstrating skills, and organizing a safe and efficient kitchen workflow.”

A milestone for Kazakhstan’s culinary education

By completing this certification, the trainers are now ready to deliver our Swiss‑standard blended‑learning culinary and bakery–pastry programs to students and professionals in Kazakhstan. Their commitment and achievements represent an important step forward—not only for the college, but for the future of culinary and pastry education in the country. Their success shows what can happen when dedication meets structured, modern, evidence‑based teaching methodology: teachers become better facilitators for learning, and students benefit from varied, technical training, informed by both local and international standards.

What this means for the future

The success of this trainer‑certification program in Kazakhstan shows what is possible when schools invest in modern pedagogy, blended‑learning, and internationally aligned teaching standards. The college's trainers didn’t just complete a course—they transformed their approach to teaching, and the next generation of professionals they teach will continue to benefit from this transformtation.

Interested to learn more?‍

If your school is looking to elevate its culinary, bakery–pastry, or vocational training programs with Swiss‑standard pedagogy, we would be delighted to support you.

‍👉 Contact us to learn how our Train‑the‑Trainer programs can strengthen your teaching staff, modernize your curriculum, and build long‑term institutional excellence.