How long is a bakery apprenticeship?

To become a baker, you must first complete a bakery apprenticeship to gain the skills and experience needed in the career, such as measuring ingredients and preparing baked goods. The length of a bakery apprenticeship varies depending on the training program or job environment. If you choose a bakery apprenticeship at a local community college or technical school, a certificate program usually lasts a year while an associate degree program requires two years. You may also pursue a training program at a bakery, which typically requires one to two years as a baker apprentice before you can become a bakery assistant.