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The association that sets the international rules for "true Neapolitan pizza" runs its training school at Via Capodimonte 19a in Naples. It offers a basic professional course, advanced and specialist courses, and a 3-hour "Pizza Maker for one day" workshop for tourists.
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30 hours of laboratory, for those who just attended Training Vera Pizza or want to improve technique. Min 2 / max 10. Taxes included.
School page: “€ 500,00”
For those who completed the basic course or have proven basic knowledge; covers gluten-free pizza, baker course, sourdough, Neapolitan frying, plus an online advanced course. Min 2 / max 10. The training overview page says taxes included; the course detail page (https://www.pizzanapoletana.org/en/corsi_avanzati/16-advanced_training_60_hours_full_immersion) lists "New student - Cost: € 1.250,00 + Iva" and €1,025 + VAT for former AVPN students and affiliated pizzerias. Dates listed: 21 Jan, 18 Feb, 11 Mar 2027.
School page: “€ 1250,00”
60 hours: 46 hours laboratory, 14 hours theory. Min 4 / max 10 participants. Taxes included. Taught in Italian; a simultaneous-translation language assistant can be requested. Upcoming dates listed include 9-18 Nov 2026, 23 Nov-2 Dec 2026, 11-20 Jan 2027.
School page: “€ 1.800,00”
At €500, Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana (AVPN)’s lowest published price is higher than 0 of 1 similar career course prices we list in Naples. Price is only one part: compare the length, group size and what is included on each card.
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The lowest price Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana (AVPN) publishes is €500 per person for “Extra Training”. Its other published prices run up to €1,800. We read these on the school’s website on 2026-11-01; check the school’s page before you book.
Extra Training: 5 days. Advanced training 60 hours full immersion: 7 days. Training Vera Pizza (basic course): 9 days.
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