This program is offered in collaboration with the ‘American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute”. Widely recognized as the preeminent leader in hospitality certification, the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) certifies hospitality professionals in all facets of the hospitality, hotel and tourism industry.
The 12 course program is provided via classroom, computer assisted learning, tutoring and applicable activities (i.e. guest speakers, field trips). The program allows a maximum of 30 students per class. The curriculum and training methodology ensures graduates acquire the knowledge, skills and fundamental experience needed work successfully in a range of hospitality/ tourism careers.
The program also includes a coop work experience: 960 hrs.
Graduates of this program will be prepared for a variety hospitality / tourism positions in a broad range of settings: for example, hotels, motels, resorts, restaurants, casinos, convention centres and cruise ships, tourism services and so forth.
Sample positions:
Text books used are outlined in the course outlines/ documentation.
No special materials/ equipment are needed for the in-class program. For online, students must have a computer; good broadband, webcam, and audio.
Program total: 1920 hours
At the end of this program students will be able to demonstrate a knowledge of management operations in the hospitality industry; including computer applications, financial management, room division management, food and beverage management, marketing and sales.
These goals will be achieved through the courses that prepare graduates to meet general learning outcomes for the program (with more depth than the diploma program).
Graduates will be able to:
Classroom delivery:
Combined delivery:
Formative assessments are used throughout the courses (related activities, quizzes etc.). Class Assignments and Participation will be determined by the Hospitality Instructor and may include interim tests, presentations, case study reports, individual (or group) projects, etc. A meaningful written progress report will be provided to the student by the 30% point of their program.
Students will be required to pass an external exam (must achieve a pass of at least 70%) administered by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA).
Students will be required to complete at least 50% in each course to be eligible for an Insignia College Diploma.
Classroom delivery – clock hours are tracked and recorded
Combined learning: Attendance for the course is based on evidence of keeping up with the course materials and instructor’s directions, participating in ongoing discussion posts, and submission of all required criteria used for evaluation.
Attendance is tracked two ways – the first is (clock hours) via online attendance (i.e. zoom).
As part of the delivery methodology students are also required to participate in independent learning activities – for example readings with questions, viewing relevant video with assessments and so on. Teachers estimate the number of hours these sorts of activities would take and credit the time to the clock hours. The instructor and administration keep a record.
No special uniforms are required. Students are expected to dress in clean, conservative, and generally casual attire.
Online – NA
Student must complete each course. Students will be required to pass an external exam (achieving at least 70%) administered by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA).
Students will be required to complete at least 50% in each course to be eligible for an Insignia College Diploma.
No letter grade is provided for the courses or program. Transcripts indicate ‘pass’ for courses.
Each cohort of students will ideally first complete the course, “100 The Lodging and Food Service Industry” and can then enter the program at the beginning of any course in the program. Alternatively they can start at the beginning of any course.
| Sr No. | Name of Course/Subject | # of Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 12 courses: | Each course 80 hours = 960 hours | |
| 1 | The Lodging and Food Service Industry | 80 |
| 2 | Supervision in the Hospitality Industry | 80 |
| 3 | Convention Management and Service | 80 |
| 4 | Leadership and Management in the Hospitality Industry Management | 80 |
| 5 | Managing Front Office Operations | 80 |
| 6 | Managing Housekeeping Operations | 80 |
| 7 | Managing Hospitality Human Resources | 80 |
| 8 | Hospitality sales and marketing | 80 |
| 9 | Hospitality Facilities Management and Design | 80 |
| 10 | Security and Loss Prevention Management | 80 |
| 11 | Managing Service in Food and Beverage Operations | |
| 12 | Hotel and Restaurant Accounting | 80 |
| 960 | ||
| Work experience | Total 1920 hours |
| Application Fee
$250.00
Due to Covid-19 application fee is waived until further notice.
Course Materials Fee
$1000.00
Tuition Fee
$12,960.00
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