Plant Intro is our beginner-friendly online course that teaches the basics of plant-based cooking and nutrition. It’s designed to help you get comfortable in the kitchen with simple techniques, easy recipes, and step-by-step guidance.

This program is perfect for anyone who wants to start cooking plant-based food but isn’t ready for a long or advanced course. If you’re curious, new to cooking, or want to improve your everyday meals, this is a great place to begin.

No. You don’t need to follow a vegan lifestyle to join. Many students simply want to cook healthier or learn plant-forward recipes.

Yes. Plant Intro is designed specifically for beginners. The lessons are simple, practical, and easy to follow.

Plant Intro covers only the essentials — basic cooking skills and simple plant-based recipes. It’s shorter, lighter, and easier than courses like Plant Pro or the Whole Food Program.

Yes. You will receive a completion certificate from The Vegan School once you finish the required activities.

All lessons are pre-recorded. You can watch them anytime, practise in your own kitchen, and learn at your own pace.

Yes. You’ll complete simple cooking tasks, take photos of your process and final dish, and upload them for review.

You’ll need to check each recipe before you start, then make your own list of ingredients and tools needed for the activity.

Yes.

Not a problem. You can:

• Use simple substitutes

• Do a quick search for replacements

• Ask in the community page for recommendations Cooking is flexible — just do your best with what you have.

Only basic kitchen tools. Nothing professional or specialised is required. You should already be having them in your kitchen.

No. A normal home kitchen is more than enough.

Yes. You’ll have access to our community page, plus you can reach out to us anytime for help.

You’ll upload photos of your cooking process and final dish. Chefs review your submissions and give constructive feedback to help you improve.

Yes. The community page allows you to share progress, ask questions, and learn from others.

The core content and learning support are provided by our trusted partner Rouxbe.com, a global leader in online culinary education. We’ve chosen them for their professional curriculum and high-quality instruction.

No. Our offline program is much more detailed and covers broader cooking techniques. Plant Intro is short and focuses only on basic skills and simple plant-based recipes. Some foundational content may overlap, but the depth and structure are different.

Plant Intro only covers the basics. Plant Pro covers everything in Plant Intro and more. The Whole Food Program adds oil-free techniques, and Dessert Essentials is a separate advanced course for desserts.

Yes. You can email us or request a setup call. We’ll guide you through everything.

We do not offer refunds. Since the full course becomes available immediately upon purchase, refunds are not possible.

Write to us anytime at hello@veganschoolonline.com. We’re here to guide you.