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Practical Hotel Knowledge

Understand how hotels truly operate, from departments and daily routines to guest journeys and service standards.

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Professional Service Skills

Develop the communication, professionalism, and guest handling skills that shape confident hospitality careers.

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Career Ready Learning

Move from theory to real world readiness with modules on operations, safety, technology, and career development.

About the course

Hospitality is far more than service with a smile. It is a fast moving, people driven industry where every detail matters, every department connects, and every interaction shapes the guest experience. Hospitality Foundations is designed to give you a complete understanding of how hospitality works in practice. You will explore the structure of a hotel, the responsibilities of key departments, the standards that drive consistency, and the human skills that turn routine service into meaningful experiences. Whether you are preparing for your first hospitality role, strengthening your professional foundation, or looking to understand hotel operations more deeply, this course will help you build confidence, clarity, and career relevant knowledge.

What you will learn

Across 10 structured modules, this program guides you through the foundations of modern hospitality, combining service principles with real operational understanding. • Understand what makes hospitality different, and why guest perception matters • Learn how hotel departments function individually and work together • Master key foundations of Front Office, Housekeeping, and Food & Beverage • Strengthen communication, professionalism, and service consistency • Understand health, safety, security, and emergency responsibilities • Explore the systems and technology that support hotel operations • Build a stronger career roadmap with CV, interview, and LinkedIn guidance • Gain practical perspective through instructor interview segments based on real international hospitality experience

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Get Certified, Stand Out

Upon successful completion of the program and final assessment, you will receive your official Global Hospitality Institute Certification. This certification demonstrates your understanding of real hospitality operations, service standards, and professional practices, helping you stand out to employers in a competitive global industry.

A Global Education for a Global Industry

Hospitality brings together people, cultures, and expectations from around the world. To support learners across international markets, all video lessons include professional subtitles in 14 major languages, helping students learn with greater clarity and confidence. Arabic (العربية) Bengali (বাংলা) Chinese (中文) English Estonian (Eesti) French (Français) Hindi (हिन्दी) Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia) Portuguese (Brasileiro) Russian (Русский) Spanish (Español) Tagalog Tamil (தமிழ்) Turkish (Türkçe)

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Sjors Martins

Built on real world leadership experience across global hospitality operations. Sjors Martins is a hospitality leader with more than two decades of international experience across hotel operations, guest service, and leadership development. His career has included senior roles across multiple countries and culturally diverse environments, giving him a practical understanding of what excellence looks like across different markets and service styles. In Hospitality Foundations, Sjors combines real operational insight with structured, accessible learning. The program is designed not only to explain how hospitality works, but to help learners understand why it works, and how professionals can grow within it. Throughout the course, learners also gain additional perspective through interview style segments, where Sjors reflects on real experiences from his international career and connects course concepts to practical hotel life.

Curriculum

12 Chapters · 86 Lessons

  1. 1

    Welcome

    1. Introduction to Hospitality Foundations Free preview
  2. 2

    Module 1: The Heart of Hospitality

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      What Makes Hospitality Truly Unique

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      Guest Expectations and the Power of Emotional Connection

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      Emotional Intelligence in Guest Interactions

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      Professionalism in Hospitality, Attitude, Appearance, and Teamwork

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      Energy Management in Professional Hospitality

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      Cultural Diversity and Respect in Hospitality

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      Why Hospitality Is a Truly Rewarding Career

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      Industry Review, Real World Perspectives

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      Knowledge Check

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    Module 2: How a Hotel Really Works

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      The Big Picture, Hotel Departments and How They Connect

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      Thinking Like a Hotel Operator

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      Operational and Administrative Departments Explained

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      The Daily Hotel Operations Cycle

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      Communication and Coordination Between Hotel Teams

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      High Performance Hotel Communication

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      The Role of Supervisors and Managers in Hotel Operations

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      Industry Review, Real World Perspectives

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      Knowledge Check

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    Module 3: Front Office Fundamentals

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      The Role of the Front Office

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      Guest Arrival and Check In Etiquette

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      Mastering First Impressions at Check In

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      Handling Guest Complaints and the HEART Model

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      Emotional Control in Complaint Handling

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      Front Office Communication with Housekeeping and Engineering

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      Guest Check Out and the Post Stay Impression

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      Industry Review, Real World Perspectives

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      Knowledge Check

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    Module 4: Housekeeping Fundamentals

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      The Importance of Cleanliness in Guest Perception

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      The Housekeeping Mindset of Excellence

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      Room Status Codes and Communication with Front Office

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      Lost & Found Procedures and Guest Trust

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      Handling Guest Laundry and Room Amenities

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      The Art of Invisible Service in Housekeeping

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      Operational Awareness in Housekeeping

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      Industry Review, Real World Perspectives

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      Knowledge Check

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    Module 5: Food & Beverage Fundamentals

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      Restaurant and Bar Operations Overview

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      Service Styles, Buffet, À La Carte, and Room Service

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      Guiding the Emotional Flow of Service

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      POS Systems and Billing Basics

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      Coordination with Front Office, Kitchen, and Stewarding

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      Handling Guest Preferences and Special Requests

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      Industry Review, Real World Perspectives

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      Knowledge Check

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    Module 6: Guest Communication and Service Excellence

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      Verbal and Non Verbal Communication

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      Tone, Posture, and Attentiveness

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      Reading and Regulating Guest Emotions

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      SOPs and Service Sequences

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      Common Abbreviations in Daily Operations

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      Structured Communication in Hospitality

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      Handling Difficult Guests With Professionalism

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      Industry Review, Real World Perspectives

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      Knowledge Check

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    Module 7: Health, Safety, and Security

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      Fire Safety Basics

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      Hygiene and Sanitation in Hotel Operations

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      Guest Safety Responsibilities

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      Leading Calmly in Safety Situations

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      Handling Emergencies, Fire, Medical, and Evacuation

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      Security Coordination and Awareness

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      Proactive Security Awareness in Hotels

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      Industry Review, Real World Perspectives

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      Knowledge Check

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    Module 8: Technology in Hospitality Operations

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      Property Management Systems, PMS Overview

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      POS Systems in Food & Beverage and Recreation

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      Digital Discipline in Hotel Operations

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      Table Management Systems in Restaurants

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      Engineering and Guest Ticket Systems

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      Projecting Confidence While Using Systems

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      How Technology Connects Hotel Teams

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      Industry Review, Real World Perspectives

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      Knowledge Check

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    Module 9: Career Growth and Professional Development

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      Building Your Career Roadmap

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      Learning on the Job Through Observation and Feedback

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      Preparing Your CV and Interview Skills

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      LinkedIn and Digital Presence for Hospitality Professionals

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      Consistency, Patience, and Teamwork for Long Term Success

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      Building Your Professional Identity in Hospitality

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      Industry Review, Real World Perspectives

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      Knowledge Check

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    Module 10: Final Review and Certification

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      Program Recap and Key Concepts

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      Understanding the Final Assessment

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    Final Assessment

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      Mock Assessment

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      Mandatory Rules & GHI Board Requirements

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      Final Examination – Hospitality Foundations

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      GHI Examination Board Review

Built for Real Hospitality Careers

This program is designed for learners who want more than inspiration. It is built to help you understand how hospitality works in real environments, and what employers expect from professionals entering the industry.

Aspiring professionals

Ideal for those preparing to enter hospitality for the first time and build a strong, credible foundation.

Current team members

Useful for employees who want to strengthen their understanding of hotel operations and grow with more confidence.

International learners

Designed with clear, practical language and multilingual subtitles to support learners across global markets.

What people are saying

Real insights from learners building confidence, clarity, and career readiness in hospitality.

Hospitality professional sharing course experience
I had no background in hospitality, and everything felt overwhelming at first. This program broke it down in a way that finally made sense. I now understand how hotels actually operate and feel much more confident applying for roles.
Ahmed

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Hotel employee describing training impact
I am already working in a hotel, but only within my own department. This course helped me understand how everything connects, and that completely changed how I approach my work every day.
Bella

Manila, Philippines

Front office staff reflecting on service skills development
The way everything is explained is very straightforward and professional. The subtitles also helped a lot. It feels like real hospitality knowledge, not just theory.
Farzana

Tangail, Bangladesh

Hospitality team member discussing career growth
The sections on communication, professionalism, and interviews were extremely helpful. I feel more confident speaking to guests and advancing my career. I have a clearer understanding of what is expected in a professional hospitality environment.
David

Mombasa, Kenya

Ready to Take Hospitality Seriously?

Join learners preparing for real growth in one of the world’s most people focused industries. Gain practical knowledge, stronger service awareness, and a clearer path forward in hospitality. Includes official GHI Certification upon completion Subtitles available in 14 languages including Bengali, Chinese, Russian, and more.

€89,00

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