Early access. Pre-enrollment is open. Pre-enrolled students get first access as soon as the English edition opens, and keep the early-access price. Full refund on request at any time before your access opens.
IFHA – Artisan Ice Cream Training Institute
Artisan Ice Cream & Gelato Courses in English
Learn to make, balance and sell artisan ice cream with IFHA. Our two signature programs are coming to English, online and self-paced, with Lucas and Franco Alfonsin, the third generation of a family of ice cream makers since 1950.
Online · self-pacedFrom any countryQR-verifiable certificateEarly access · 10% off
Since 1950
three generations of ice cream makers
3,500+
students
50+
countries
★ 4.9
on Google (90+ reviews)
Courses in English
Two ways to master artisan ice cream
Both programs are online and self-paced, start from zero and end with a QR-verifiable certificate. Pre-enroll now to secure the early-access price.
Early access: 10% off the list price, in one payment. It does not combine with other discounts: the larger one applies. Full refund on request at any time before your access opens.
Compare
Which course is right for you?
Both start from zero: no previous experience needed. The difference is depth and scope.
| Flex Intensive Course | Master Ice Cream Maker Program – Flex | |
|---|---|---|
| Content | 10 recorded modules, about 20 hours | 14 units in three stages |
| Best for | The technical foundations, fast | The whole craft and the business |
| Format | Online, self-paced, 1-year access | Online, self-paced, 1-year access |
| Certificate | QR-verifiable | QR-verifiable |
| Early-access price | USD 719 · list USD 799 | USD 1,570 · list USD 1,745 |
Available now
Start learning now: the book and a free webinar
While the English courses open, you can learn the IFHA method from the book and see how we teach in a free class.
For ice cream shop owners
Opening or running an ice cream shop? We also consult
Besides our courses, Lucas and Franco Alfonsin advise artisan ice cream and gelato shops one-on-one, virtually and from any country: business plan, equipment, recipes, costs and opening day, plus monthly support for shops that are already running.
We work on the buyer’s side: IFHA doesn’t sell machines, ingredients or franchises, and takes no supplier commissions. The first conversation is free.
About IFHA
Three generations of ice cream makers, one method
IFHA – Artisan Ice Cream Training Institute is run by Lucas and Franco Alfonsin, master ice cream makers and the third generation of a family that has made artisan ice cream since 1950.
We teach formulas, not just recipes. A recipe tells you how much; a formula tells you why. That is how you balance your ice cream with the raw ingredients you find in your own country, and keep it consistent when one of them changes.
We also teach the business behind the counter: cost per kilo, pricing, waste and the break-even point. That is how a great ice cream becomes a profitable ice cream shop.
Student reviews
What our students say
★ 4.9 on Google (90+ reviews) · 3,500+ students from 50+ countries.
“I’m a chef and I’m about to open my own ice cream shop in Australia. Thanks to IFHA’s course, I gained all the technical and practical knowledge I needed to carry out my project. Franco and Lucas really know what they’re talking about: they have a modern vision, real experience and a clear way of teaching.”
Master Ice Cream Maker · IFHA Community
“An excellent experience. Lucas and Franco take the time to truly support you, with great dedication and kindness. You can tell they love what they do, and it comes through in every class. Highly recommended if you want to learn about artisan ice cream seriously.”
Student · IFHA Community
“The Master Ice Cream Maker Program exceeded my expectations. Every module is designed so you can apply what you learn directly in your ice cream shop or personal project. […] It not only helped me perfect my techniques, it also gave me key tools to run my business with confidence and professionalism.”
Master Ice Cream Maker · IFHA Community
Google reviews from students of our live programs in Spanish, translated into English.
Payments
Pay from any country
International payments from any country, in USD: PayPal, Wise, international bank transfer (SWIFT), Binance Pay and Western Union.
- PayPal · card or PayPal balance, confirmed automatically (11% processing fee)
- Wise · 3.5% fee
- International bank transfer · SWIFT, in USD
- Binance Pay · USDT or USDC
- Western Union · from the app or an agent location
Paying from Argentina? Our Spanish site lists local payment options.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can I take IFHA’s courses in English?
Soon. The Flex Intensive Course and the Master Ice Cream Maker Program – Flex are coming to English, and pre-enrollment is open: pre-enrolled students get first access as soon as the English edition opens, and keep the early-access price.
When does the English edition open?
Pre-enrollment is open. Pre-enrolled students get first access as soon as the English edition opens, and keep the early-access price.
Which course should I choose?
Choose the Flex Intensive Course to learn the technical foundations fast: 10 recorded modules, about 20 hours. Choose the Master Ice Cream Maker Program – Flex to build the whole craft and the business: 14 units, from raw ingredients to opening your ice cream shop.
How much do the courses cost?
The Flex Intensive Course is USD 799 list price, or USD 719 with pre-enrollment. The Master Ice Cream Maker Program – Flex is USD 1,745 list price, or USD 1,570 with pre-enrollment. Both are paid in one payment, and the early-access discount does not combine with other discounts.
How can I pay from my country?
International payments from any country, in USD: PayPal, Wise, international bank transfer (SWIFT), Binance Pay and Western Union. PayPal accepts cards and is confirmed automatically, with an 11% processing fee; Wise has a 3.5% fee. Paying from Argentina? Our Spanish site lists local payment options.
Can I get a refund?
Yes. Full refund on request at any time before your access opens.
Do I need previous experience?
No. Both programs start from the basics of artisan ice cream and build from there, step by step.
What certificate do I get?
A QR-verifiable certificate from IFHA – Artisan Ice Cream Training Institute, which you can share on LinkedIn.
Do you offer consulting for ice cream shops?
Yes. Besides the courses, IFHA offers one-on-one consulting for artisan ice cream and gelato shops, open or about to open: feasibility and business plan, equipment, recipes, costs, opening day and monthly support once you’re running. It’s virtual, from any country, and the first conversation is free. More on our ice cream shop consulting page.
Pre-enroll and keep the early-access price
Pre-enrolled students get first access as soon as the English edition opens. Full refund on request at any time before your access opens.