Best Free Online Hotel Management Courses

Even if you’re in one of the most beautiful parts of the world, managing a hotel is not like being on holiday… It’s a 24/7/365 operation that means co-ordinating staff, inventory, suppliers, finances and marketing - all while making complete strangers happy! Here are some awesome courses to start with:

1. Diploma in Hospitality with English Language Studies

It’s all here: front of house (FOH), food and beverage (F&B), housekeeping, food safety, room ratings and more. Even better, this course offers common English conversations for guest relations functions such as working at the front desk and in the restaurant.

2. Hotel Revenue Management and Customer Service Excellence

A hotel exists to make money and it is the general manager’s job to ensure profits. One way a GM can do this is by ensuring excellent service so you get repeat and referral guests who keep your establishment running at maximum occupancy.

3. Introduction to Hospitality Management Studies

What is the difference between tourism and hospitality? What is the difference between a 4-star and a 5-star room? This solid foundational course unpacks common concepts that budding hotel managers need to know.

Hospitality is a huge global industry and some nations depend on tourism for their revenue. Hotel management can be a very fulfilling career if you:

• Want to see more of the world
• Love meeting new people
• Enjoy problem solving
• Are interested in other cultures
• Enjoy making guests happy
• Want to contribute to a local economy
• Enjoy working with big events
• Like having a fast-paced job

English is a global language, which means that in every country in the world, at least some of the population speaks English. This means the international language of the travel industry is English. We’ve made it easy for you with free courses on English for hospitality:

• English Grammar and Vocabulary - Travel (Advanced Level)
• English for Tourism: Tourist Information and Guided Tours
• English for Tourism: Hotel Reception and Front Desk
• English for Tourism: Restaurant Service 
• Diploma in English Language Studies for Business and Tourism

Remember, all Alison courses:

• Have no monthly subscription fees
• Have no registration fees
• Have no enrollment fees
• Have no limit on how many courses you can do
• Have no time limit on completing a course

Once you have passed a course, you have the option of purchasing a certificate for a nominal amount. This is super-useful to add to your CV or resume but not compulsory at all. The choice is yours!