Hotel Management Certificate

Hotel manager conversing with hotel guests

Get the training needed for a hotel manager position

Hotel Management Career Overview

Job Titles: Hotel Manager, Hotel Operations Manager, Director of Rooms, Guest Services Manager, Hotel Front Office Supervisors, Suites Manager. To learn more, see the Lodging Managers career profile.

Begin a career in hotel management with this certificate program. Take classes in front office operations, hospitality facility maintenance, hospitality supervision, hospitality promotions, hospitality law and risk management, restaurant operations, introduction to wine/spirits/beverage management, hospitality operations analysis and more. Courses are taught by skilled instructors who are experts in hotel and restaurant management.

After completing the program, you’ll be ready to assume a leadership role within the hotel/hospitality industry. Potential job outcomes include front desk manager, hotel manager, reservations manager.

Courses can be taken at Harper's main campus in Palatine or at the Learning and Career Center in Prospect Heights.

Program benefits

A growing industry in Chicago: Prepare for a leadership role in the booming Chicago, Illinois hospitality industry, which has strong projected job growth through 2030. Top Chicago-area employers posting jobs include Hilton, Hyatt and Marriot International. See the Employment Outlook
Experienced faculty: Courses are taught by skilled instructors who are experts in hotel and restaurant management. Meet our Faculty
Continue to a degree: Courses can be applied to the AAS Degree in Hospitality Management (Hotel Operations Management specialty).

Certificate program requirements

This 20 credit-hour certificate program is designed for people wanting to upgrade their management skills to assume more responsible positions. Upon completion of this program, students may be awarded a Rooms Division Management Certificate of Specialization from the Educational Institute of the American Hotel and Motel Association. Contact the Hospitality Management coordinator for details.

Program Requirements

Program Requirements (Hours required: 20)
Number	Course Title	Credits
Required
FSM 120	Front Office Operations	3
FSM 210	Hospitality Facility Maintenance	3
FSM 212	Hospitality Supervision	3
FSM 220	Hospitality Promotions	3
FSM 230	Hospitality Law and Risk Management	3
Electives
Select at least five credit hours from the following:		5
CIS 100	Computer and Digital Literacy
FSM 111	Introduction to the Hospitality Industry
FSM 113	Dining Room Operations
FSM 114	Food Standards and Sanitation
FSM 211	Purchasing and Storage
FSM 214	Hospitality Operations Analysis
FSM 216	Introduction to Wines, Spirits and Beverage Management
Total Hours		20

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to complete the Hospitality Management Certificate?

This program requires the completion of seven courses for 20 credit hours. The program can be completed as quickly as two semesters.

Can the courses I take for the certificate program be applied to the hospitality degree program?

All of the required courses and most of the electives (except FSM 216) can be applied to the Hospitality AAS in Hotel Operations Management.

Related hospitality programs

Students interested in hotel, lodging and resort management may also be interested in:

To get started with hotel management courses at Harper, contact Admission Outreach at 847.925.6700, or submit a request information form. You can also apply online.