Scuola Italiana Pizzaioli, the prestigious Venice-based pizza academy, opens its first Miami campus — and very first East Coast location — at 4421 NW Seventh Ave. on Monday, January 20.
The new school aims to train local job seekers for positions in Miami's pizza and restaurant kitchens. "The goal is to provide budding pizzaioli in South Florida with the skills needed to qualify for entry-level pizza baking jobs – and perhaps eventually go on to open their own pizzerias," says Stefano Carniato, who is overseeing the opening.
Students learn pizza history, dough chemistry, stretching techniques, traditional ingredient preparation, and baking methods.
Scuola Italiana Pizzaioli photo
From Dough to Diplomas to Head Into the Pizza Industry
The 35-year-old institution, founded in 1988 in Venice, has trained more than 14,500 pizza makers. The Miami location continues the school's strict certification program, including theory and hands-on training.Students learn pizza history, dough chemistry, stretching techniques, traditional ingredient preparation, and baking methods. The curriculum covers pizza ovens and mixers, with each class taught by a master pizzaiolo.
The school combines hands-on practice with extensive technical knowledge — students master everything from flour selection to supply chain management. Each course combines traditional Italian methods with modern techniques, preparing graduates for leadership roles in the pizza industry.
A Slice of Knowledge to Take Into the Restaurant Industry
The Miami campus offers courses ranging from Level 1 Professional Pizza Making to specialized training in "Pala and Pan" styles, "Napoletana & Contemporary Pizza" styles, and gluten-free options.According to the program, the Scuola Italiana Pizzaioli is the only pizza academy that has certified its instructors' training path. Each campus features dedicated classrooms and labs equipped for professional instruction.
Beyond certification programs, the school provides technical and managerial consulting, team-building activities, and events for amateur pizza enthusiasts. The academy also works closely with industry partners to create networking opportunities between companies.
Scuola Italiana Pizzaioli. 4421 NW Seventh Ave., Miami; scuolaitalianapizzaioli.com.
