Hospitality, Food & Tourism
Pending professional review: this program and its curriculum has not yet been verified by a certified food-safety manager and industry professional. Study draft only.
Event & Tourism Management
9 mo full-time · 1350 clock hours. VT-BUILD-V1 #9754 (2026-09-26): courses, lessons and assessments written for the trade by the build hub; draft pending review.
Core curriculum
Workplace safety, applied math, professional communication, and career readinessevent planning principles and logisticstour operations managementcruise, dive, and eco-tourism fundamentalsdestination marketing strategiescapstone project integrating program competenciesexternship and worksite placement in a hospitality or tourism settingpreparation for industry certification exams
Course & assessment plan
8 courses · 1,350 clock hours · tuition $14,070 COMPLIMENTARY (exam and licensing fees separate; see tuition). Universal core → one competency course per curriculum area → capstone → externship/clinical → exam prep. Open the full plan with every assessment.
Certification & licensure
| Credential | Type | Issuing body |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Tourism Ambassador | Industry certification | Tourism Ambassador Institute |
| CMP Prep | Industry certification | Events Industry Council |
| PADI Divemaster | Industry certification | Professional Association of Diving Instructors |
Universal core (all programs)
| Module | Hours |
|---|---|
| Workplace safety (OSHA 10) | 10 |
| First aid / CPR / AED | 8 |
| Applied math & measurement | 40 |
| Technical reading & writing | 30 |
| Digital literacy (IC3/MOS) | 30 |
| Career readiness (NCCER Core / WorkKeys) | 30 |
Stackable pathways
Resort: Culinary Arts → Restaurant Management → Hotel & Hospitality Operations → Event & Tourism Management → Dry Cleaning / Laundry & Textile Care
