Program facts:
- Developed by two of North America’s leading hospitality schools – the University of Guelph and Cornell University.
- 5 online courses offered through eCornell (Each 2 weeks in length, offered either once or twice a month).
- 3-day leadership workshop at the University of Guelph in May.
- Ideal for mid-to-senior level hospitality managers.
- Explore advanced topics in hospitality including marketing, revenue management and food beverage services.
- 2023 Fee: $5,499 +HST (CAD) (5% discount for 2+ registrants from the same organization). 2025 Fee TBD.
Designed for leaders in the hospitality industry
If you are a mid-to-senior level professional in the hospitality industry, this certificate is for you. You will connect with colleagues at a similar place in their careers who wish to reach the next level.
Watch a video featuring Statia Elliot, School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management at the University of Guelph, talk about what the program offers you.
HLC Information Session
Learn more about the Hospitality Leadership Certificate in this short information session video.
Flexible learning
The Hospitality Leadership Certificate is offered with the flexibility of online coursework (Cornell University) + a three-day on-campus leadership workshop held in May.
Online, self-guided learning
You will start by taking five online, self-guided courses facilitated by eCornell. This will include three core courses focused on team leadership, hospitality marketing and financial management, as well as any two electives in the following subject areas.
- financial management,
- advanced revenue management,
- services marketing or
- food, beverage and restaurant management.
Regardless of your area of expertise, you will gain new skills and knowledge in an area relevant to your career.
Leadership workshop
The program concludes with a 3 day on-campus leadership workshop, (May) hosted by the University of Guelph’s School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management where you will learn from noted hospitality experts from both universities, and network with industry professionals - aka your classmates. During the workshop, you will engage in leadership development activities designed to build your understanding of your own brand of leadership. You will leave more aware of how your team perceives you and where you can create change in your leadership style to benefit your organization and industry.
Certificate fee
The 2023 Hospitality Leadership Certificate costs $5,499 +HST (CAD) which covers: (2025 Fee is TBD).
- 5 hospitality relevant courses facilitated through eCornell (online)
- 3-day on-campus leadership workshop hosted by the University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario CANADA (May)
- Material and meals for the three-day workshop.
- Accommodations are not included. A hotel room block has been reserved close to campus.
*A discount of 5% applies for 2+ registrants from the same organization. If you are registering two or more people from your organization, please complete a form for each individual and send them in a single email.
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