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"I Open My Own Gelato Shop"

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Professional Course
"I Open My Own Gelato Shop"

This comprehensive program is designed for anyone who wants to learn the trade of gelato making, acquiring all the technical and practical skills needed to open and manage a gelato shop independently or work in the gelato industry. It’s the only course in Italy that starts with a theoretical model (balancing system) and transforms it into a working method (mixture system). With us, you’ll learn a way of working and all the know-how to best manage your business.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Learn about artisanal ice cream

Learn about Traditional Italian Gelato (like the one you can taste in our 3-cone award-winning Gambero Rosso gelato shops), the raw materials, the product classification, and the scientific basis of its production.

KNOWING HOW TO BALANCE AND FORMULATE

Learn to analyze recipes, selecting raw materials and ingredients, and measuring them to create technically correct flavors, both classic and creative, starting from the theoretical knowledge of balancing (balancing system) and ending with the study of production techniques and methods (mixing system).

WORK IN LABORATORIES AND SALES

Learn how to manage machinery, production, service, ice cream display, and customer relations, including health and hygiene standards (HACCP) for proper management of your business.

RUNNING AN ICE CREAM PARLOUR

Develop entrepreneurial skills: business planning, cost analysis, and management control.

COURSE INFORMATION

LANGUAGE

The courses are held in Italian. An English version with a dedicated translator is available,
at an additional cost to be determined based on the participant’s needs.

Material Provided

Each participant will receive the necessary teaching materials, stationery, a personalized ice cream chef jacket with our logo, a branded apron, and a certificate of attendance certifying participation in the course.

SCHEDULE

Classes take place from Monday to Friday, from 9:00 to 14:00.

Course PROGRAM

First week (Monday to Friday – 9:00 am to 2:00 pm)

Educational Program

Balancing and Formulation

Ingredients and Basic Techniques

Second week (Monday to Friday – 9:00 am to 2:00 pm)

Recipe Techniques and Analysis

Recipes and Production

Further information (Lessons take place on two afternoons during the second week of the professional course “I’m opening my ice cream shop” from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm*)

BUSINESS PLAN

HACCP

*the exact dates will be defined two weeks before the course starts.

instructor

Maurizio began his career in 1980, working alongside his father-in-law, a master gelato maker, and taking over the family’s historic gelato shop in Novate Milanese, which is still open today. He also ran a gelato shop in Cormano for several years, and in 2012, together with friends and partners, he founded Artico, where he initially oversaw production and now leads the staff and technical research. An artisan gelato maker born in 1955, he combines tradition and innovation, drawing on the teachings of the great masters of the 1980s and constant experimentation. Recognized as one of Italy’s finest gelato makers, he considers the founding of Gelateria Artico one of his greatest professional achievements.

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COURSE CALENDAR

February '26 Edition

February 9 – February 20

Total Hours: 55

March '26 Edition

March 9 – March 20

Total Hours: 55

APRIL '26 Edition

April 13 – April 24

Total Hours: 55

May '26 Edition

May 11 – May 22

Total Hours: 55

June '26 Edition

June 8 – June 19

Total Hours: 55

July '26 Edition

July 6 – July 17

Total Hours: 55

September '26 Edition

September 7 - September 18

Total Hours: 55

October '26 Edition

October 5 - October 16

Total Hours: 55

NOVEMBER '26 Edition

November 2 - November 13

Total Hours: 55

December '26 Edition

November 23 - December 4

Total Hours: 55

DOMANDE PIù FREQUENTI

RISPONDIAMO ALLE VOSTRE DOMANDE!

A tutti quelli che hanno passione per il gelato e desiderano trasformare questa passione in un vero lavoro. Nei nostri corsi vi portiamo per mano alla scoperta del mondo del gelato tradizionale e in base alla vostra esperienza formuliamo la proposta più adatta alle vostre esigenze.

I nostri consulenti hanno anni di esperienza nel mondo del gelato, dalla creazione del business plan alla scelta della location e degli strumenti necessari per partire.

Nel 1980 inizia la sua avventura nel mondo della gelateria e insieme al suocero, a sua volta maestro gelatiere, rileva un locale a Novate Milanese ancora oggi sede della storica gelateria di famiglia. Contemporaneamente gestisce per oltre cinque anni una gelateria a Cormano e nel 2012 con un gruppo di amici e soci da vita ad Artico, dove inizialmente si occupa direttamente della produzione, mentre oggi guida lo staff produttivo e segue la ricerca tecnica ed evolutiva del gelato, portando Artico ad aggiudicarsi i 3 coni del Gambero Rosso:

“La mia avventura nel mondo del gelato è iniziata più di trent’anni fa e sin da subito capii che la mia era una passione, quella stessa passione che ancora oggi guida le mie scelte nel proporre il vero gelato all’italiana, tradizionale ma al tempo stesso contemporaneo”.

Da sempre Artico è attento alle esigenze dei suoi clienti ed è per questo che da anni investe in ricerca per offrire il gusto del vero gelato tradizionale anche a chi è intollerante al lattosio; il nostro pistacchio e la nostra mandorla con base acqua vi faranno riscoprire il gusto del vero gelato!

COURSE REVIEWS

Paola Bressani
Artico is a top-notch gelato school. Besides employing top professionals, such as Maurizio Poloni, an excellent gelato master, Artico is a family, welcoming and supporting those like me who, as a novice, have approached the world of gelato making and made it a profession. Always available, always friendly, never rushed, and never superficial, everyone in the Artico Group is always supportive and comforting. For those who want to know what goes on behind the counter of a gelato shop and dream of embarking on this adventure, I highly recommend them. In addition to their immense professionalism, they also have a big heart, a rare quality.
Andreea Vengher
I attended the October course and it proved to be truly invaluable. Maestro Maurizio is a passionate and highly knowledgeable professional: he explains clearly, conveys enthusiasm, and shares genuine experience, without secrets. His staff also deserve high praise: always available, attentive, and ready to help. I found the environment to be professional, welcoming, and full of practical content. It's not just a school that teaches gelato making, but a place where passion for this craft is palpable. I highly recommend the course to anyone who wants to grow and deepen their knowledge of the art of artisanal gelato with competent people who are passionate about their work.
Simone Favaro
I attended this gelato school and my experience was truly excellent. From day one, I found a welcoming, professional environment brimming with passion for the art of gelato. Instructor Maurizio Poloni is a true expert in the field: knowledgeable, helpful, and always ready to share practical advice and his secrets. I was subsequently given the opportunity to gain work experience with them, which allowed me to immediately put what I learned into practice. I absolutely recommend this school to anyone who wants to delve deeper or learn from scratch in this magnificent environment 🍨.
Alessandro Clemenza
The best! I finished the October course today. The master and the entire staff have a great love and passion for this craft! Talking to the master is a wonderful experience, as he has a profound knowledge of both gelato balancing and the ingredients that go into it. All of this is done with great humility and simplicity, making you feel at ease and part of a big family.

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