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.
Hotel & Hospitality Operations
9 mo full-time · 1350 clock hours. VT-BUILD-V1 #9754 (2026-09-27): courses, lessons and assessments written for the trade by the build hub; draft pending review.
Core curriculum
Workplace safety, lockout/tagout, and PPE fundamentalshospitality math and basic accountingprofessional communication and career readinessfront office procedures and guest check-in/check-out workflowshousekeeping operations, room inspection standards, and sanitation protocolsrevenue management concepts including occupancy and rate strategiesguest service excellence and complaint resolutionproperty management system (PMS) operation and recordkeepingevent planning and banquet coordination basicsa capstone project integrating program learningsupervised externship and worksite placement in a live hospitality environmentpreparation and practice for AHLEI certification exams
Course & assessment plan
10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AHLEI Front Desk Representative | Industry certification | American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute |
| AHLEI Guest Service Professional | Industry certification | American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute |
| AHLEI Hospitality Supervisor | Industry certification | American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute |
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
