Plant-Based Vegan Online Cooking Course

The ultimate plant-based cooking instruction

Learn what to cook and how to cook it from world-renowned chefs and educators specializing in plant-based cuisine. This 90-day immersive online course allows you the freedom to complete units on your own time while receiving quality instructor support.

Meet our course creator

Becoming a better, more confident plant-based cook can be challenging at first. This course is designed to guide you through a series of educational learning units that will have you cooking amazingly delicious plant-based recipes with the skill level of a budding professional chef.

Chef Chad Sarno

Plant-Based Ambassador

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Earn a certificate

We’ve partnered with Rouxbe, the world’s leading online culinary school, to offer an unparalleled experience through interactive quizzes, assessments, and video content. This 9-unit, 45-lesson course is recognized as a Quality Program by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation and earns you 30 continuing education hours (CEHs) upon completion.

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Watch an Overiew of the Forks Over Knives Cooking Course

Sample course videos

Selecting a Basic Knife Set

Steaming Fundamentals

Handling a Chef’s Knife

How to Preserve Vegetable Pigments

How to Cook Grains

How to Cut Using a Chef's Knife

Submersion Cooking Methods

How to Roast Vegetables

How to Cook Dried Legumes

How to Use & Cook w/ Herbs

Cooking Rice | Steaming & Boiling Methods

Salad Greens | Selecting & Preparing

Cooking Vegetables in Water

Pan Tossing

Course highlights

Comprehensive 3-month curriculum
Covers foundational plant-based cooking techniques
9 units, 45 lessons, more than 90 hours of learning and cooking time
Learn how to prepare more than 100 whole-food, plant-based recipes
Ongoing instructor support and grading
Go at your own pace, on your own time
Earn a certificate and 30 credits from ACF

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What graduates are saying

I have learned more in these past ten weeks than I had thought possible! Well done, the course is terrific.

Mairead Reddy Columbus, OH

This cooking course enabled me to make delicious dishes. My husband now describes me as an amazing cook.

Lisa Kokx High Point, NC

They’ve shown me how flavorful plant-based cooking can be! I’ve also learned how I can prepare these delicious meals without using oil.

Debra Jones Grandville, MI

I am relatively new to this way of eating and feel much more knowledgeable and equipped now to continue successfully with it in the future.

Caroline Crosbie

As a nutritionist I wanted to help my patients to eat healthier, and now I can do it.

Francesca Salimbeni Ancona, Italy

My family loved tasting all of the new dishes, and it has expanded my repertoire of meals to make during the week. I give this course FIVE STARS!!!

Debby Blackhurst Grantsville, UT

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a time limit to complete this online course, and can I do it on my own time?

Students have 90 days to complete all activities and pass the online cooking course. The course is self-paced and designed to allow you to learn to cook online 24/7 from any high-speed-internet-connected device.
How many hours per week do I need to plan for?

Most students should expect to spend 20 hours or more on the course per month, averaging five or more hours a week. This will vary from person to person based on learning style and experience with plant-based cooking.
What is your cancellation policy?

Once you pay for this course, 25 percent is immediately nonrefundable. We understand that sometimes circumstances beyond your control may require you to withdraw from a course. We’ll work with you on a case-by-case basis if any circumstance arises within the first week of your course. However, after seven days, we no longer offer refunds.
What type of support do I get with this online course?

We pride ourselves on providing students with the support they need to become better, more confident cooks. Throughout the course, you’ll have multiple opportunities to engage with our instructors. This includes regular live Q&A sessions. Additionally, there are discussion forums where you can engage with anyone who’s learning how to cook.
What is included in the course?

You can find our course syllabus here.

Forks Over Knives Cooking Course