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Guest House Management

About the Guest House Management Certificate

The hospitality industry comprises of multiple services such as catering, lodging, event planning, travel agencies or conference venues. Guest houses are part of the lodging category typically larger than a bed & breakfast but not licensed to serve alcoholic beverages. They are an important contributor to the local economy. Whether you plan to set one up as a business venture, or you are already a part of the industry, you will find this course a useful foundation to your hospitality training.

The guest house management course will start off with basic principles of management, continue with practical aspects of running a hospitality business (such as legal, financial, marketing, or equipment) and address the need for a business plan and what it entails. It is recommended to allow 120 hours to complete this course but there are no set deadlines.

Who should study this course?

This course would be useful to anyone already working in the hospitality, catering and event management industry. It would suit anyone looking for career progression, in hotel management, or event planning. Any entrepreneurs looking for a business venture in the field would find it just as useful.

You do not need any prior qualification or experience in the field. You may be just starting out in hospitality training, perhaps you have been working for ages, or you want a career change, either way you can enrol on this course and take away key skills.

What happens after the course?

After you have obtained your certification in this online course you will have gained key skills in management, finance, legal requirements, customer service and food management. You can choose to continue your studies in European hospitality management, hospitality supervision and leadership, or event management.

The course puts you in good stead to open up your own catering business, or efficiently manage an accommodation department in a large hotel. The hospitality industry is so varied you could hold a wide number of job positions, such as:

  • Regional hotel manager
  • Event organiser
  • Hospitality recruitment

For more information about this course, give us a call on this number: 01202 006 464

Modules

What is a Guest House?

Location

The Basic Principles of Management

Guest House Marketing

Guest House Finances

Legal Aspects of Guest Houses

Guest House Decor and Equipment

Customer Service

Guest House Equipment

Guest House Aspects of Waiting at Tables

Food Purchasing

Guest House Records

Financial Management

For a more detailed syllabus on this course, click here

Entry Requirements

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

Assessment Method

After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

 

On successful completion of your course you will receive the learndirect Certificate of Completion of Training in Guest House Management.

Your course certificate will also state the number of CPD points/hours the course is eligible for.

View a sample of the certificate (opens in new window)

learndirect is one of the largest integrated providers of courses and qualifications, training, and employment services in the UK

  • Each year around 6,000 businesses equip their staff for success with learndirect
  • learndirect have helped more than 75,000 businesses equip their employees with the skills needed to improve productivity.
  • Almost 700,000 maths and English test passes have been achieved with learndirect.
  • 300,000 people fulfilled their career ambitions last year with learndirect.
  • Over 250,000 apprentices have achieved with learndirect.
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Guest House Management

About the Guest House Management Certificate

The hospitality industry comprises of multiple services such as catering, lodging, event planning, travel agencies or conference venues. Guest houses are part of the lodging category typically larger than a bed & breakfast but not licensed to serve alcoholic beverages. They are an important contributor to the local economy. Whether you plan to set one up as a business venture, or you are already a part of the industry, you will find this course a useful foundation to your hospitality training.

The guest house management course will start off with basic principles of management, continue with practical aspects of running a hospitality business (such as legal, financial, marketing, or equipment) and address the need for a business plan and what it entails. It is recommended to allow 120 hours to complete this course but there are no set deadlines.

Who should study this course?

This course would be useful to anyone already working in the hospitality, catering and event management industry. It would suit anyone looking for career progression, in hotel management, or event planning. Any entrepreneurs looking for a business venture in the field would find it just as useful.

You do not need any prior qualification or experience in the field. You may be just starting out in hospitality training, perhaps you have been working for ages, or you want a career change, either way you can enrol on this course and take away key skills.

What happens after the course?

After you have obtained your certification in this online course you will have gained key skills in management, finance, legal requirements, customer service and food management. You can choose to continue your studies in European hospitality management, hospitality supervision and leadership, or event management.

The course puts you in good stead to open up your own catering business, or efficiently manage an accommodation department in a large hotel. The hospitality industry is so varied you could hold a wide number of job positions, such as:

  • Regional hotel manager
  • Event organiser
  • Hospitality recruitment

For more information about this course, give us a call on this number: 01202 006 464

Modules

What is a Guest House?

Location

The Basic Principles of Management

Guest House Marketing

Guest House Finances

Legal Aspects of Guest Houses

Guest House Decor and Equipment

Customer Service

Guest House Equipment

Guest House Aspects of Waiting at Tables

Food Purchasing

Guest House Records

Financial Management

For a more detailed syllabus on this course, click here

Entry Requirements

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

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Assessment

Assessment Method

After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

 

Qualifications

On successful completion of your course you will receive the learndirect Certificate of Completion of Training in Guest House Management.

Your course certificate will also state the number of CPD points/hours the course is eligible for.

View a sample of the certificate (opens in new window)

learndirect is one of the largest integrated providers of courses and qualifications, training, and employment services in the UK

  • Each year around 6,000 businesses equip their staff for success with learndirect
  • learndirect have helped more than 75,000 businesses equip their employees with the skills needed to improve productivity.
  • Almost 700,000 maths and English test passes have been achieved with learndirect.
  • 300,000 people fulfilled their career ambitions last year with learndirect.
  • Over 250,000 apprentices have achieved with learndirect.
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