Online Diploma · Hospitality and Tourism

Work in Hotels, Bars and Travel

Whether you have done a season or none, this opens the door. Three certificates sit inside: food and beverage, hotels, travel. Fully online, and you choose the pace.

From €29a week, no deposit
3 Certificatesin one diploma
12 Monthsof access
No Examsever
At a Glance

Course Snapshot

Study AreaHospitality and Tourism
DeliveryFully online, at your own pace
Access12 Months Access
Study HoursAbout 300 hours
AssessmentNo exams, ever
PaymentsFrom €29 per week
Comes with
  • Three certificates in one
  • Endorsed by the Institute of Hospitality
  • Bar, kitchen, hotel and travel covered
  • Tutor support by phone and email
Who It’s For

Why Do This Course

Get Off The Casual Roster

Seasonal shifts turn into a career when you know the whole operation.

Pick Your Side Of The Trade

Bar, kitchen, front desk or travel. Try all three before you choose.

Study Between Shifts

No timetable and no exams. A year of access covers a busy season.

Where The Skills Fit

Where These Skills Could Take You

Hotels, bars and travel firms hire all year. They promote from inside. A day is a shift on the floor, then bookings to confirm.

Travel Agent

Match people to trips and book them.

Bartender

Run a busy bar and know your stock.

Hotel Duty Manager

Hold the building together on shift.

Tour Coordinator

Keep groups, timings and transport lined up.

Guest Services Supervisor

Look after guests and a small team.

Event & Tourism Assistant

Support events and visitor programmes.

Hospitality Supervisor

Lead a shift on the floor.

Concierge Officer

Know the city and sort requests.

Reservations Agent

Take bookings and manage the diary.

Tourism Services Assistant

Help visitors plan and get around.

Roles where these skills are useful, not promised outcomes. Every role is different, and some need more study or experience.

The Course

What You'll Learn

Three certificates: the floor, the building, then the wider trip.

01
Certificate in Hospitality Services (Food & Beverage)
Kitchen and bar, from menu to service.
Introduction to Human Nutrition & Cooking
Kitchen and Food Management
Planning a Menu
Scope and Nature of Catering Services & Personnel Management
Management of Catering Services
Introduction to the Bar Industry
Alcoholic Beverages
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Mixing Drinks & Service Procedures
Fundamentals of Wine Appreciation
02
Certificate in Hotel Operations Management
How a hotel runs behind the desk.
Scope & Nature of Hotel Management
Organisation of the Workplace
Staff Management
Control Systems in Hotels
Front Desk Management
Servicing Rooms & General Cleaning
Building & Facility Management
Activities Management
Food Service in Hotels
03
Certificate in Travel & Tourism
Booking, moving and looking after guests.
Travel Industry Overview
Destinations
Money, Insurance, Legalities and Other Issues
Accommodation
Travel Agency Procedure Systems
Transport: Airline Reservations
Transport: Car Rental
Transport: Other
Package Tours
Included

What You’ll Get

In the Course

  • Food and drink, menus, bar, wine, service
  • Hotel, front desk, rooms, staff
  • Facilities, buildings and control systems
  • Travel, airlines, car rental, tours

As a Student

  • Self paced, about 300 hours
  • No exams, none at all
  • Access, 12 months
  • Support, phone and email
Why This One

What Makes It Different

Three things worth knowing.

01
Endorsed By The Institute Of Hospitality

Reviewed and benchmarked against professional development standards.

02
The Whole Building

Front desk, housekeeping, facilities, food service and staff.

03
Travel Systems Too

Airline bookings, car rental, package tours and agency procedure.

The Credentials

What You'll Earn

DIPLOMA

Certificate of Achievement

Plus CPD credits and career support

Certificate Of Achievement

Issued once you finish all three parts.

Institute Of Hospitality Endorsed

Reviewed against professional development standards.

CPD Credits

Counts toward your professional development.

Getting Started

How It Works

Step one

Tell Us Your Aim

Hotel floor, bar work or travel.

Step two

Ask The Questions

An advisor covers all three certificates.

Step three

Sort Payments

Upfront, or weekly, fortnightly or monthly.

Step four

Start Learning

Enrol and pick your first certificate.

The Investment

How to Get Started

From €29 / week
Pay upfront, or on an interest free plan.
No deposit to start
No credit check
Weekly, fortnightly or monthly
14 day money back guarantee
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Good to Know

Common Questions

Do I need experience?

None needed. The first certificate starts at the beginning.

How long is it?

Access runs twelve months. All three parts come to about three hundred hours.

Are there exams?

None, ever. You work through each certificate at your pace.

Can I study while working shifts?

Yes. Nothing is timetabled, so you fit study around the roster.

Do I have to do all three parts?

The diploma includes all three. Together they give you the full picture of the trade.

Who endorsed it?

The Institute of Hospitality reviewed and endorsed this programme.

Is this course accredited?

It is accredited by ICOES and the CPD Standards Office. The Institute of Hospitality endorsed it. It is not a QQI course and not a national award. In hospitality, employers hire on what you can run.

What if it is not for me?

There is a fourteen day money back guarantee, less the administration fee.

Delivered By

About the College

The Career Academy sells this course. The college has fifteen years behind it.

It is accredited by ICOES and the CPD Standards Office. This programme is also endorsed by the Institute of Hospitality.

ICOES accreditedCPD Standards OfficeInstitute of Hospitality endorsedOver 15 years of experience
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