Pastry Arts Credentials/ Escoffier

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Does anyone know what credentials are helpful for a person interested in pursuing Pastry Art skills but will also be earning a BSBA? 

We are looking into the online diploma program at Escoffier, but it is quite expensive and we are not sure of the benefit of the credential. If one was to bake from home (Florida), does this assist with both learning the art and acquiring the credentials needed to properly build the business? 

https://www.escoffier.edu/explore/oncamp...ograms.php

Any feedback on Escoffier Online would also be welcome.

Thank you!