Pioneering blended learning in the culinary arts
Scaling culinary standards through digital innovation and academic excellence
For Le Cordon Bleu - Perú, education is the strategic pillar that ensures the sustainability of its world-renowned culinary and hospitality projects. The institution’s mission is to develop elite professionals capable of responding to a rapidly changing global environment. To achieve this, they focus on strengthening skill development and academic quality, ensuring that every student and faculty member is aligned with a shared vision of excellence.
By implementing the CYPHER platform, Le Cordon Bleu - Perú has transformed its pedagogical approach, moving beyond traditional boundaries to create a modern, flexible learning environment. This digital evolution has allowed the institution to maintain its prestigious international standards while expanding its reach and impact across its community.
“CYPHER Learning has become a strategic pillar for our organization, enabling us to scale training with high pedagogical standards and technological flexibility.”
INDUSTRY
Professional & Continuing Education
COMPANY SIZE
Medium (1,001 - 10,000 learners)
HEADQUARTERS
LATAM
The challenge
- Significant manual effort required to manage multiple programs
- Limited visibility into student progress and assessment outcomes
- Inconsistent engagement due to a lack of intuitive digital tools
Before partnering with CYPHER, Le Cordon Bleu - Perú faced the complex task of managing a vast array of programs and user profiles across different departments. This required immense manual effort and lacked a unified structure, which made it difficult to scale operations or ensure a consistent educational experience.
Visibility was a primary pain point. The institution had limited data on learning progress and compliance tracking, making data-driven decision-making nearly impossible. Additionally, the existing learning tools were not flexible enough to meet the high expectations of modern culinary students, resulting in varied engagement levels and a fragmented learning journey.
“Managing multiple programs and user profiles across different areas required significant manual effort and lacked a unified structure.”
The solution
- Centralized management of over 1,200 annual virtual courses
- Implementation of a Ministry of Education-licensed blended learning model
- Automated academic processes and performance tracking
CYPHER allowed Le Cordon Bleu - Perú to centralize its entire learning ecosystem onto a single, scalable platform. This consolidation provided the academic team with the tools needed to standardize processes without sacrificing the unique pedagogical flexibility required for culinary arts. The automation of routine academic tasks has significantly reduced administrative friction, allowing faculty to focus on high-level instruction.
The most unique achievement facilitated by the platform was the development of a blended learning model. Le Cordon Bleu - Perú is now the only culinary school to successfully develop a Ministry of Education-licensed blended format that adheres to the highest international culinary standards. This innovation allows students to balance rigorous practical training with flexible digital learning, a first for the industry in the region.
As the institution looks to the future, they have begun exploring the opportunities offered by CYPHER Agent. This tool is expected to further personalize the student experience, providing real-time support and intelligent insights that will refine how culinary skills are taught and measured in a digital space.
“Thanks to CYPHER, we were able to transition to a blended learning format... we are now the only culinary school to do this while adhering to the highest international standards.”
The results
- Scaled from 250 to 1,270 virtual courses annually since 2020
- 30% increase in administrative productivity through automation
- 20% improvement in student performance and completion rates
The results of the digital transformation have been profound. Since 2020, Le Cordon Bleu - Perú has seen a five-fold increase in its course offerings, now delivering over 1,270 virtual courses per year. This growth has been achieved alongside a 30% increase in administrative productivity, proving that the institution can scale rapidly without a proportional increase in manual workload.
Student outcomes have seen a measurable boost, with engagement rising by up to 30%. The clear structure and constant access to materials have led to a 25% improvement in knowledge retention and a 20% lift in overall academic performance. Beyond grades, students are demonstrating stronger "soft skills," such as independent learning and better time management, which are essential for success in high-pressure professional kitchens.
By providing a student-centered experience that balances technological flexibility with academic rigor, CYPHER has enabled Le Cordon Bleu - Perú to redefine culinary education for the 21st century.
“Our platform not only optimizes academic management but also transforms how we design, deliver, and measure learning.”
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