Short- Term Courses are Paving Way for Opportunities in Hotel Management

Posted by Asian Institute of Hospitality & Tourism on December 16th, 2017

Hotel Management as a career prospect covers job roles in accommodation’s operations, marketing, front office, housekeeping, accounts, catering, food and beverage, maintenance and customer relationships. This field provides job oriented programs that ensures quick and smooth facilitation of employment opportunities. For ensuring a successful career in this avenue, it is essential to undertake formal training so as to acquire necessary skill- set. The duration for the courses may vary from institute to institute depending upon the purpose and specialty of the course. As per one’s own preference, students can undertake Degree, Certificate or Diploma in Hotel Management. These courses are structured to provide knowledge and skills of:

• Planning menus
• Preparing foods
• Sales and marketing
• Maintaining food quality and safety
• Storing and servicing food
• Legal issues
• Establishing and maintaining customer relations, and more

With increasing competition and an urge to outperform competitors, the demand for more specific and relevant education has also gone up. People these days prefer courses of short duration that helps in saving time, providing requisite training and increasing efficacy in the domain. Short term courses in this field extend specialization in different areas to gain expertise in a short span of time. Catering, cooking, bar and restaurant management, food and beverage service, food production, front office, housekeeping and nutrition are some examples of different areas in which short- term courses are provided by some premier Hotel Management Institutes in Noida and Delhi. By undergoing these courses, students can avail primary knowledge that acts as a foundation to perform well in the industry.

Diploma courses may vary in their duration and curriculum. They are intended to cover theoretical fundamentals along with customized professional development. These courses focus on covering all aspects that can be incorporated in the industry like marketing and advertising, event planning, food and beverage management, accounting, operations, human resources management and education sector. Among many prominent institutes, AIHT provides one year Diploma in Hotel Management as well as a Bachelor Degree in this field. This portfolio is designed to let students choose the type of course that they most fit in. The extensive on-ground training and significant exposure are incorporated to encourage students to move ahead in their career. They learn significance and craftsmanship of customer service and communication skills relevant to the hospitality industry.