CERTIFICATE IN INTRODUCTION TO HOSPITALITY AND
TOURISM- 3 MONTHS
INTRODUCTION TO HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM
COURSE OVERVIEW
This online hospitality course provides an introduction and overview of the global hospitality and tourism industry, its growth and development, industry segments and their distinguishing characteristics, trends and current concerns. Students are introduced to professional hospitality career opportunities and the employability skills needed to succeed in specific hospitality career.
The Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism (IHT) course shows students how to analyze the key factors responsible for the growth and development of hospitality and tourism, identifying current trends and challenges faced by the hospitality and tourism industry, and understanding hotel classifications and the different types of hotel ownership and development.
This course will help identify possible career paths for hospitality graduates with emphasis on the vast opportunities open to those who possess the knowledge, skills and personal qualities expected of potential industry leaders. We will also discuss the importance of exercising effective leadership and management techniques, as well as the defining characteristics of effective leaders in the hospitality industry.
YOU WILL LEARN:
- Discuss and analyze the key factors responsible for the growth and development of hospitality and tourism
- Describe the current hospitality industry trends and challenges faced by the hospitality and tourism industry, in the context of global economic, environmental, health and other social concerns
- Discuss hotel classifications and describe the different types of hotel ownership and development, i.e. franchising and management contracts
- Identify possible career paths for hospitality graduates with emphasis on the vast opportunities open to those who possess the knowledge, skills and personal qualities expected of potential industry leaders
- Discuss the importance of effective service leadership and management, and the characteristics of effective leaders in the hospitality industry
Course Syllabus
The Hospitality and Tourism Course is split into the following modules
This introductory course provides an overview of the global hospitality and tourism industry, its growth and development, industry segments and their distinguishing characteristics, trends and current concerns.
Modules Include:
Orientation
M1 Hospitality and Tourism overview
M2 Tourism and Today’s traveler
M3 Lodging Sector
M4 Hotel Operations
M5 Food and Beverage Sector
M6 Restaurant Operations
M7 The Cruise Sector
M8 The Entertainment and Gaming Sector
M9 Event Management
M10 Sprit of Hospitality
Learning Methodology and Assessment
There are 10 IHT modules. Each module will contain the following activities which are explained in more detail below:
- Module Overview
- HSC Seminar(s)
- Seminar Assessment Quiz
- Skill Builder Activities
- Online Discussions
- IAHA Moments
Online Exams- Assessment
To assess the learner’s ability and knowledge to effective understand the topics contained within the Hospitality and Tourism Course, the course features a number of end of module interactive quiz questions.
Additionally, at the end of the Hospitality and Tourism Course learners will also take an online multiple choice assessment test. This online multiple choice test is marked automatically so learners will receive an instant grade and know whether they have passed the course.
Certificate
On successful completion of this Hospitality and Tourism Course learners will receive a course completion Certificate from IAHA.
Your final grade in the IAHA IHT course will be computed based on the following criteria and weight distribution, for a total of 100%.
Grading Scale
Quizzes: 10%
Midterm Exam: 25%
Final Exam: 25%
Activities: 40% (Online discussions and skill builders make up this percentage)
Successful Completion and Issuance of IAHA Certificate
Your instructor will inform you of the required completion dates. In addition, please check your homepage and course page for additional announcements regarding examination schedules. After you have completed your final exam, your score will be computed automatically and your final score will be generated. If you get a passing score of 70%, you will have the opportunity to print your online IAHA IHT certificate.
Course Format - 100% Online
All courses are taken completely online, allowing students to take courses and learn from anywhere that you have internet access. Learn on your own time and pace so that you can make your own schedule. Print your certificate when you have completed the course.
Course Duration- 3 months
The online Hospitality and Tourism Course requires 60 hours to complete the course in full. This is only a guide to the learning hours required and it depends on how quickly an individual can absorb the information. The learning is online so it can be spread out over multiple sessions or done in one session.
Learners will have access to this course for up to 12 months from the date of joining. There is no time limit to complete the course during this period.
Eligibility: 10+2
Course Fee: 5000rs ( + GST )