Ashworth College’s Online Hotel Management Courses Lead to Certification
Norcross, GA (PRWEB) September 25, 2013 -- Ashworth College, a leading online school, has added the Hotel And Restaurant Management Career Diploma course to its expanding list of certification preparation programs. After graduating from hotel management courses, students may earn their ServSafe® Food Handler Certification.
For the benefit of its graduates, Ashworth College (http://www.ashworthcollege.edu) designed its hotel and restaurant management training to provide students with the most direct path to success. Career education from an accredited college combined with certification from ServSafe®, sponsored by the National Restaurant Association, assures Ashworth graduates have the skills to become desirable job candidates for many prospective employers.
"ServSafe® is the most widely recognized and accepted food safety program for those in the food safety and food service fields," said Dr. Leslie Gargiulo, Ashworth College Chief Academic Officer. "There are always an abundance of career possibilities for men and women who have training from hotel management courses, and for those who have certification from a well-known program in the food industry the demand is even higher."
Dr. Gargiulo went on to cite U.S. Department of Labor statistics which indicate a plethora of career opportunities in the hotel and restaurant management fields. "It’s estimated that by 2020, employment in lodging management will rise to 55,700 and another 310,000 individuals will find fulfilling careers as foodservice managers."
Ashworth’s Hotel Management Courses
The Certified Hotel and Restaurant Management Career Diploma program from Ashworth College is comprised of 20 easy-to-follow lessons that are available for online study. Each lesson begins with a subject matter preview and objectives, an introductory note from the instructor, and a vocabulary builder of new words and terms. The certified course covers practical topics such as:
• Package plans including travel, events and tourist activities.
• Front desk reservations.
• Understanding room count and availability.
• Managing food and beverage.
• Delivering excellent customer service.
As a leading online school, Ashworth builds its education programs and courses to fit within the student’s budget as well as personal and career goals. Students are able to start studying at any time and learn at their own pace.
About Ashworth College
Celebrating 25 years of ‘Education on Your Terms’, leading online school Ashworth College has achieved broad recognition for its extensive range of online college degree, online certificate programs, career training and online high school diploma options that are affordable and fit the busy schedules of working adults. Ashworth offers convenient education options for the military and veterans, as well as specialized programs for corporate partners and homeschoolers.
Headquartered in Peachtree Corners, GA, Ashworth is accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). The Accrediting Commission of the DETC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency. Ashworth is parent to James Madison High School which is accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI), an accreditation division of AdvancED. Ashworth further provides career training and vocational programs in the fields of health, business, technology, education and skilled trades through sister schools PCDI Canada, New York Institute of Photography and New York Institute of Art and Design.
Allison Brenner, Ashworth College, http://www.ashworthcollege.edu/why-ashworth/news, 770-729-8400, [email protected]
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