Diploma in Hospitality Management

Learn about the essential principles of hospitality management, the nature of hospitality, and concepts and skills required in the hospitality sector.

What You Will Learn In This Free Course

Characteristics of the Hospitality Industry

In this module, you will be given an insight into the characteristics of the hospitality industry. You will explore various topics such as key terms associated with hospitality to career prospects within the hospitality industry.

Introduction to the Accommodation Sector

This module focuses on accommodation and various types of rooms within the hospitality industry. You will learn how the rooms are rated and the different types of bed.; Module

Introduction to Hotel Management

In this module, you will learn all you need to know about hotel management, from the organization structure of a hotel to the functions of different hotel departments.; Module

Hotel Front Office Operations

This module provides useful information on the hotel front office. You will learn about the day-to-day operations of the front of house and the four steps of the guest cycle.; Module

Hotel Housekeeping Department

This module teaches you about the housekeeping department and the various characteristics of this area. You will learn about different roles and the duties of key positions in this department as well as the room status codes.

Diploma in Hospitality Management – First Assessment

You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.; Module

Introduction to the Food and Beverage Sector

This module focuses on the food and beverage sector in a hotel. You will become knowledgeable on the different functions of the food and beverage departments as well as the key restaurant positions.; Module

Food and Beverage Services

In this module, you will learn about various aspects of food and beverage services. You will learn about the five food groups and what is needed for a balanced diet. This module also teaches you about different menu types.

Restaurant Operations Planning

This module provides you with knowledge on a number of areas associated with restaurant planning. You will learn about the menu planning process as well as the steps involved in setting a table correctly.; Module

Kitchen Design and Layout

This module teaches you the features of a well planned kitchen. You will learn about the different types of kitchen equipment and how to manage personal hygiene in the kitchen.; Module

Safe Food Handling in Food Service Operations

In this module, the main focus is on the observance of good hygiene codes and habits in relation to the food handling process, from initial food purchasing and storage through the preparation and cooking procedures to food service and finally disposal.

Preventing and Treating Accidents in Food Service Operations

This module covers the main types of accidents in the food service sector, and the procedures and precautions that can be undertaken to minimize the effects. Fire safety and basic first aid procedures are also covered.

Diploma in Hospitality Management – Second Assessment

You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.; Module

Course assessment