Certificate · Business
Hospitality Management Certificate
The hospitality industry needs skilled professionals who can manage guest services, events, food and beverage operations, and front-of-house systems. This certificate introduces the essential functions of hospitality operations, with an emphasis on marketing, leadership, service excellence, and legal compliance for entry-level roles in hotels, event planning, and food and beverage management.
50 quarter credits
1 year full-time
100% online
6 CA & NV locations
About this certificate
The hospitality industry needs skilled professionals who can manage guest services, events, food and beverage operations, and front-of-house systems. This certificate introduces the essential functions of hospitality operations, with an emphasis on marketing, leadership, service excellence, and legal compliance for entry-level roles in hotels, event planning, and food and beverage management.
- Apply marketing, guest service, and food & beverage management to real scenarios
- Use industry tools to manage hotel operations and front desk services
- Lead with teamwork, problem-solving, and ethical risk management
Where this certificate can take you
Graduates pursue roles such as:
- Hospitality Operations Associate
- Guest Services Coordinator
- Event Operations Staff
What you’ll study
Select any course to read its full catalog description. Courses are listed as they appear in the College Catalog, which governs.
Certificate curriculum 10 courses · 50 credits
-
HOS110Introduction to Hospitality & Tourism5 cr
This course introduces students to foundational concepts and practical skills in Introduction to Hospitality & Tourism. Students will engage with core tools, methods, and industry practices to prepare for real-world applications. Course topics emphasize professional readiness and apply learning within the context of Introduction to Hospitality & Tourism.
-
HOS115Hotel Operations & Front Desk Management5 cr
This course introduces students to foundational concepts and practical skills in Hotel Operations & Front Desk Management. Students will engage with core tools, methods, and industry practices to prepare for real-world applications. Course topics emphasize professional readiness and apply learning within the context of Hotel Operations & Front Desk Management.
-
HOS120Hospitality Marketing & Sales5 cr
This course introduces students to foundational concepts and practical skills in Hospitality Marketing & Sales. Students will engage with core tools, methods, and industry practices to prepare for real-world applications. Course topics emphasize professional readiness and apply learning within the context of Hospitality Marketing & Sales.
-
HOS150Hospitality Leadership & Team Management5 cr
This course introduces students to foundational concepts and practical skills in Hospitality Leadership & Team Management. Students will engage with core tools, methods, and industry practices to prepare for real-world applications. Course topics emphasize professional readiness and apply learning within the context of Hospitality Leadership & Team Management.
-
HOS180Hospitality Guest Service Excellence5 cr
This course introduces students to foundational concepts and practical skills in Hospitality Guest Service Excellence. Students will engage with core tools, methods, and industry practices to prepare for real-world applications. Course topics emphasize professional readiness and apply learning within the context of Hospitality Guest Service Excellence.
-
HOS250Portfolio in Hospitality5 cr
This course introduces students to foundational concepts and practical skills in Portfolio in Hospitality. Students will engage with core tools, methods, and industry practices to prepare for real-world applications. Course topics emphasize professional readiness and apply learning within the context of Portfolio in Hospitality.
-
HOS300Food & Beverage Operations5 cr
This course introduces students to foundational concepts and practical skills in Food & Beverage Operations. Students will engage with core tools, methods, and industry practices to prepare for real-world applications. Course topics emphasize professional readiness and apply learning within the context of Food & Beverage Operations.
-
HOS370Event Planning & Venue Management5 cr
This course introduces students to foundational concepts and practical skills in Event Planning and Venue Management. Students will engage with core tools, methods, and industry practices to prepare for real-world applications. Course topics emphasize professional readiness and apply learning within the context of Event Planning and Venue Management.
-
HOS480Hospitality Law & Risk Management5 cr
This course introduces students to foundational concepts and practical skills in Hospitality Law and Risk Management. Students will engage with core tools, methods, and industry practices to prepare for real-world applications. Course topics emphasize professional readiness and apply learning within the context of Hospitality Law and Risk Management.
-
CDV150Career Development5 cr
This course introduces students to foundational concepts and practical skills in Career Development. Students will engage with core tools, methods, and industry practices to prepare for real-world applications. Course topics emphasize professional readiness and apply learning within the context of Career Development.
Total: 50 credits.
All certificate programs are 50 quarter credits and can be completed in one year of full-time study. For tuition and fees, request information or see the College Catalog (PDF). Review this certificate’s School Performance Fact Sheet (PDF), required by the California BPPE, before enrolling.
