Master the Art of Authentic Italian Pizza

Join Salvatore Pizza Academy in Toronto and learn from world-class pizzaiolos. Transform your passion for pizza into professional skills with our comprehensive training program.

Explore Our Course

Pizza Mastery Course: Step-by-Step Training

Our 8-week intensive program covers everything from dough preparation to oven mastery. Each session builds on the previous one, ensuring comprehensive skill development.

Week 1-2: Fundamentals

Learn about ingredient selection, dough theory, and basic kneading techniques. Understand the science behind perfect pizza dough.

16 hours

Week 3-4: Dough Mastery

Advanced fermentation techniques, dough balling, stretching methods, and managing different hydration levels.

16 hours

Week 5-6: Toppings & Sauces

Create authentic Italian sauces, select and prepare premium toppings, and learn balance and flavor pairing principles.

16 hours

Week 7: Oven Techniques

Master wood-fired and electric oven management, temperature control, and perfect baking times for different pizza styles.

8 hours

Week 8: Final Mastery

Perfect Neapolitan, Roman, and contemporary pizza styles. Business basics for aspiring pizzeria owners included.

8 hours + final exam

Total Course Duration: 64 hours over 8 weeks (2 evening classes per week + 1 Saturday workshop)

Class Size: Limited to 12 students for personalized attention

Certificate: Official Salvatore Pizza Academy certification upon completion

Skills You Will Master

By the end of our course, you'll have developed professional-level pizza-making skills:

Perfect dough preparation and fermentation control
Hand-stretching techniques for consistent crust
Wood-fired oven management and temperature control
Authentic Italian sauce preparation
Ingredient selection and quality assessment
Traditional Neapolitan and Roman pizza styles
Contemporary pizza creation and innovation
Efficient workstation organization and workflow

What Our Students Say

"As a home cook, I never imagined I could make restaurant-quality pizza. The instructors at Salvatore are incredible—patient, knowledgeable, and passionate. I'm now running a successful pop-up pizza business!"

— Michael R., Toronto

"The course exceeded all expectations. The hands-on approach and small class size meant I got personalized feedback every step. The dough mastery section alone was worth the entire course fee."

— Sarah L., Mississauga

"Coming from a professional kitchen background, I was impressed by the depth of technical knowledge. The instructors are true masters who genuinely care about passing on authentic techniques."

— James K., Chef from Vancouver

Meet Our Master Pizzaiolos

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Salvatore Lombardi

Head Instructor, 25+ years experience

Born in Naples, Italy, Salvatore trained in pizzerias across Italy before bringing his expertise to Canada. Winner of multiple international pizza competitions and author of "The Art of Neapolitan Pizza."

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Maria Giordano

Dough Specialist & Nutrition Expert

With a background in food science, Maria combines traditional techniques with modern understanding of fermentation. She has consulted for pizzerias across North America and Europe.

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Antonio Rossi

Wood-Fired Oven Master

Third-generation pizzaiolo specializing in wood-fired oven techniques. Antonio has trained over 500 students in proper oven management and temperature control for perfect pizza every time.