To learn the skills needed to run a catering business, students may be able to complete a course in the subject. In such a program, students may learn about various business-related topics, such as employee relations, marketing and operations, along with food-related courses, such as cooking, food prep and banquet preparation.

Students who hold some secondary education credentials and wish to enter a specific profession might find themselves best served by a graduate diploma program. These courses often take a focused look at a subject over the period of one or two years.