Career City College
Hospitality Operations
As Little As 24 Weeks  •  100% Online

Train online for a career in hospitality.

A self-paced online certificate, finished in as little as 24 weeks, in collaboration with the American Hotel & Lodging Association. Front office, housekeeping, and food and beverage operations.

Build hospitality operations skills online—in as little as 24 weeks.

As Little As 24 Weeks
Self-paced
100% Online
Study from anywhere
AH&LA Partnership
American Hotel & Lodging Assoc.
Monthly Start Dates
Start when you're ready
A Career Advisor can help

What's holding you back?

Choose every question you want answered — then we'll get you the answers.

A Career Advisor will be in touch with your answers

What you'll learn

Everything the front of house actually does.

Front office, housekeeping and food and beverage operations, plus the supervision skills that move you up.

Guest-facing operations

Front office procedures from reservation to check-out and settlement.

Concerned about cost?

Tuition includes your books, course materials and GST—no surprise costs later.

Financial assistance may be available to those who qualify.

Finding the time?

  • 100% online
  • As little as 24 weeks
  • Monthly starts
  • AH&LA partnership

How the 24 weeks are laid out.

No previous hospitality experience needed.

First
The lodging industry
Next
Supervision and leadership
Then
Front office and housekeeping
Finally
Food and beverage service

Where this can lead.

  • Front Desk Agent
  • Guest Service Agent
  • Hotel Receptionist
  • Reservation Clerk
$25/hour
Average wage
across Canada
43,400
New positions projected,
2022–2031

Source: Job Bank of Canada, wages as of December 2024.

Backed by the AH&LA

The program is offered in collaboration with the American Hotel & Lodging Association—widely recognized as the leader in hospitality certification.

The flexibility of the online program allowed me to continue working while studying. The support from instructors made all the difference and helped me achieve my career goals.

Tristan F.
Career City College graduate
PTIRU-designated institution
NACC member
AH&LA collaboration
2026 Consumer Choice Award, Kelowna

Frequently asked questions

None. The program starts with the fundamentals and builds from there, so a complete beginner and someone brushing up both have a place to start. Ask about requirements
Your books, course materials and GST are all included in the tuition price. Ask about cost and funding
Most of our students do. The program is 100% online and self-paced with monthly start dates, so you fit study around shifts, kids and everything else. Ask about the schedule
Financial assistance may be available to those who qualify. A Career Advisor can walk you through the options that apply to your situation. Ask about cost and funding
Yes. If you already work in hospitality, the operations management and supervision skills in this certificate are designed to help you move up from your current position. Ask about careers

Talk to a Career Advisor before you decide.

They'll answer your questions, explain tuition and payment options, and help you take the next step.