Flex Intensive Course · Pre-enrollment open
Online gelato course: master artisan ice cream at your own pace
IFHA’s Intensive Course in artisan ice cream, recorded and self-paced, is coming in English. Pre-enrollment is open. Pre-enrolled students get first access as soon as the English edition opens, and keep the early-access price.
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USD 799 USD 719 early access · one payment · in USD, from any country
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Early access
first access when the English edition opens
Pace
Yours
10 recorded modules, 24/7
Live class
1-on-1 with a teacher
on a day and time that suit you
Hands-on
At IFHA Labs
optional · dates every month
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The course in one minute
What is the Flex Intensive Course?
It’s the recorded version of IFHA’s Intensive Course in artisan ice cream: the same 10 modules (about 20 hours) on recipe formulation, production and business, in an exclusive online campus. It includes a 1-on-1 live class with a teacher, an optional hands-on class at IFHA Labs and the same QR-verifiable certificate. No previous experience needed.
Who is it for?
Entrepreneurs who want to open their own ice cream shop, with a method from day one
Ice cream makers in high season who can’t commit to a fixed schedule
Students in other countries and time zones who need to study on their own clock
Cooks, pastry chefs and investors who want to learn at their own pace and decide with good judgment
How it works
Pre-enroll now. Get in first. From the campus to IFHA Labs, in four steps.
It isn’t just a set of random videos: each module ends with a concrete decision about your ice cream shop, and in your 1-on-1 live class a teacher reviews your project with you.
Pre-enroll
lock in the early-access price; you get in first when the English edition opens
Study at your own pace
10 recorded modules, 24/7, on any device
Hands-on at IFHA Labs
optional: produce on professional equipment, on the date you choose each month
1-on-1 class and certificate
up to 60 min with a teacher on your project, and you receive your certificate
What you take away
What will you be able to do when you finish the course?
Skills for the craft and the business, ready to apply in your ice cream shop.
Formulate and balance your recipes with IFHA’s official spreadsheet
Run the whole process: pasteurization, aging and storage
Choose the right refrigeration and machines for your scale, without overinvesting
Work out your cost per kilo, set your price and find your break-even point
Build your business plan on its 9 pillars
Sell with a strategy that grows your ice cream shop
Early access · 1-on-1 live class · hands-on class
Pre-enroll now and get first access as soon as the English edition opens, at USD 719.
Syllabus
What does the course include? 10 recorded modules + a hands-on class
The same path as IFHA’s live Intensive Course, from raw ingredients to your opening plan. Tap each module to see what it covers.
Full syllabus · Flex Intensive Course
10 modules · ~20 hrs · 1-on-1 class + hands-on
Artisan ice cream and your ice cream shop
What defines artisan ice cream, the three pillars (formulation, balancing and production) and which business format suits you.
Essential raw ingredients
Dairy, sugars, stabilizer bases and semi-finished products: which ingredients make good ice cream, and why you never choose them on price alone.
How ingredients affect the mix
How each ingredient acts on texture and flavor, and how to diagnose defects by their symptoms.
The complete production process
The production flow, station by station: pasteurization, aging, freezing and storage.
Basic recipe balancing
POD, PAC and the universal balancing table to read, check and correct any recipe.
Refrigeration, machinery and equipment
How refrigeration works and which machine suits your scale, without overspending at the start.
Hygiene, food safety and regulations
GMP, SSOPs, the cold chain and the minimum paperwork to get licensed and work safely.
Opening your shop: value proposition and point of sale
How to assess a location with a method (scorecard) and build a menu that brings customers back.
Business model and opening
Cost per kilo, pricing, break-even point and the investment plan, before you sign the lease.
Hands-on: real productionHands-on class
Every month we open hands-on dates at IFHA Labs, in Buenos Aires. You pick the one that suits you, come in and produce with professional ingredients and equipment, with a master ice cream maker by your side. You learn by doing, not by watching. It’s optional: you can complete the course 100% online.
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We’ll email you the full syllabus of the Flex Intensive Course.
What tools do you get?
Official IFHA materials, designed to be used every week in your production.
Formulation and balancing tool
A semi-automatic formulator to formulate, balance and cost your recipes in minutes.
Recommended reading
20+ recommended books to grow your project, plus the book by the course directors, The Artisanal Ice Cream Business.
Exclusive campus, 1-year access
Your classes wait for you in the campus from the day your access opens, for 1 year, with notes and automatic summaries. Watch, pause and review as often as you like.
Manual + formulator table kit
Procedure manual templates and reference tables for formulation and balancing.
Support
Self-paced, but never on your own
Flex doesn’t mean no teachers. You get a 1-on-1 live class and the IFHA team by your side while you study and on the day you open your ice cream shop.
1-on-1 live class
Up to 60 minutes by video call with a teacher, on a day and time you agree on: you work through the questions of your project on the course material and receive your certificate.
Ask the team
Your technical and business questions get answers while you study and after you finish.
Graduate community
A network of ice cream makers and entrepreneurs in the trade, to network and get better supplier deals.
Pre-enrollment open
Pre-enroll now and keep the early-access price
Flex Intensive Course
Online artisan ice cream course, in English. No previous experience needed.
Your enrollment includes
- 10 recorded modules in an exclusive campus, with 1-year access
- 1 live 1-on-1 class of up to 60 min with a teacher, where you receive your certificate
- 1 hands-on class at IFHA Labs (optional), on the date you prefer each month
- IFHA’s official formulator, manuals and tables
- QR-verifiable Expert certificate you can add to LinkedIn
- Questions answered by the team, and our graduate community
- Early-access price, kept when the English edition opens
Investment
USD 719 USD 799
One payment · USD 799 list price, 10% off when you pre-enroll
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.
Paid for by what 100 kilos of ice cream bring in: less than two hours of batch freezer time.
Pre-enroll nowInternational payments from any country, in USD: PayPal, Wise, international bank transfer (SWIFT), Binance Pay and Western Union. Paying from Argentina? Our Spanish site lists local payment options.
Who teaches you
Taught by Lucas and Franco Alfonsin, third generation of a family of ice cream makers since 1950
Lucas M. Alfonsin
International consultant and trainer in artisan ice cream.
Franco G. Alfonsin
Combines technical experience with a business vision applied to the ice cream industry.
Students from 50+ countries
What students say about IFHA
“I took the Master Ice Cream Maker course and it was a really complete experience. It covered all the fundamentals of artisan ice cream, from theory to practice. […] 10 out of 10”
“I learned so much, not only about artisan ice cream but also about how to start my own business. The classes were fun, practical and really well organized. You truly learn, with real examples and lots of useful tips. 100% recommended!”
“It’s a top-level ice cream school, with a very practical and professional approach. […] I learned so much, not only about recipes and techniques but also about how to run a quality ice cream business.”
★★★★★ 4.9 on Google (90+ reviews) · 3,500+ studentsSee IFHA’s reviews on Google →
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Flex Intensive Course or the full program?
Both are recorded, self-paced and coming in English. What changes is how far you want to go.
Want to go all the way to running an ice cream shop? Master Ice Cream Maker Program – Flex · Questions? Talk to an advisor
IFHA certificate
What certificate do you get? Expert in Artisan Ice Cream Production and Commercialization
It’s the same certificate as IFHA’s live Intensive Course. You receive it in your closing 1-on-1 class: IFHA’s own certificate (Instituto de Formación del Helado Artesanal), a private professional certificate, not an accredited degree (see the terms), with a digital medal and badge you can verify by QR. Add it to LinkedIn in one click and use it to back every proposal you make.
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FAQ
What everyone asks before pre-enrolling
Do I need previous experience to take this online gelato course?
No. You start from zero. It also works if you already run an ice cream shop and want to bring method to your production and your numbers.
How does the Flex Intensive Course work?
You pre-enroll now and get access to the exclusive online campus as soon as the English edition opens. Classes are recorded and organized in 10 modules (about 20 hours), with notes and summaries, always available in your campus on any device, for 1 year. You watch them whenever you like. It also includes a 1-on-1 live class with a teacher and an optional hands-on class at IFHA Labs.
Is it the same course IFHA teaches in Spanish?
Yes. Same syllabus, same teachers, same IFHA tools and the same certificate. The English edition uses the same recorded classes, with an English voice-over generated with AI. Once your access opens, there is no fixed schedule: you study on your own time.
Do I get live contact with the teachers?
Yes. Your enrollment includes a 1-on-1 live class with one of the teachers: a video call of up to 60 minutes, on a day and time that suit you. There you work through the specific questions of your project on the course material and receive your certificate. While you study, you can also send any question to the team.
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. Your 1 year of access counts from that day. Full refund on request at any time before your access opens.
How does the hands-on class work?
Every month IFHA opens hands-on dates at IFHA Labs (Av. Libertador 405, San Fernando, Buenos Aires, Argentina). Your enrollment includes one hands-on class: you pick the date that suits you, when you feel ready, and produce with professional ingredients and equipment. It’s optional: if you live far away, you can complete the course 100% online.
How long do I have to finish?
It’s about 20 hours of training, and you have access to the campus for 1 year from the day it opens. With an hour a day you finish in a few weeks; in high season, you can spread it out without losing anything.
Why pay when there are free recipes and videos?
A video gives you a recipe: it tells you how much. Here you learn the formula, which explains why, and you formulate with the raw ingredients you can get in your country. If your cream changes, your ice cream shouldn’t. Add a master ice cream maker who reviews your product, practice on real equipment and a QR-verifiable certificate.
Can I take it from outside Argentina?
Yes. It’s 100% online: you study from any country, in your own time zone. Hygiene and regulations are taught through universal principles that apply anywhere. If you travel to Buenos Aires, you can add your hands-on class at IFHA Labs.
How much does it cost, and how do I pay?
International payments from any country, in USD: PayPal (card or PayPal balance, confirmed automatically; 11% processing fee), Wise (3.5% fee), international bank transfer (SWIFT), Binance Pay and Western Union. Message us on WhatsApp and we’ll send you the details for your case. Paying from Argentina? Our Spanish site lists local payment options.
Flex Intensive Course · Pre-enrollment open
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- Av. Libertador 405, San Fernando, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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