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Hospitality and Tourism Foundations Ontario College Certificate program
Launch your career in an exciting and vibrant industry with a solid foundation in hospitality and tourism. Get the tools to succeed in hotels, restaurants, tourism organizations, airlines, and more!
Program information
Program description
The Hospitality and Tourism Foundations is an eight-month, two-semester certificate program that introduces students to the fundamentals of Hospitality Management while offering the flexibility to explore specialized career paths. In addition to completing core foundational courses, students have the opportunity to select elective courses tailored to their individual interests and career goals. Elective options will include options from the already established Hotel and Resort, Tourism or Flight Services diploma programs.
This one-year certificate emphasizes experiential, hands-on learning through live labs, simulation technology, and small class sizes led by industry professionals. Students will also participate in field excursions, including day and overnight trips, providing practical experience in real-world settings.
Intake information
| Start date | Campus |
|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | Barrie |
Tuition and fees
- Visit our tuition and fees page for detailed information on the cost to attend Georgian.
- You can afford this! Explore OSAP as well as awards, scholarships and bursaries to help you pay your way to graduation.
What are the admission requirements for the Hospitality and Tourism Foundations program?
Hospitality and Tourism Foundations admission requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status
- Grade 12 English (C or U)
Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older), and home school applicants may also be considered for admission. Eligibility may be met by applicants who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED, and equivalency testing. For complete details refer to: www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/academic-regulations/
Applicants who have taken courses from a recognized and accredited post-secondary institution and/or have relevant life/learning experience may also be considered for admission; refer to the Credit for Prior Learning website for details:
www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/credit-transfer/
What career paths can I take in hospitality and tourism?
Your Hospitality and Tourism Foundations certificate gives you many career opportunities
Graduates of the Hospitality and Tourism Foundations certificate program will have a range of entry-level opportunities across various sectors in the hospitality and tourism industry. Here is a list of some of the opportunities they can expect:
- Hotel Front Desk Agent / Reservations Agent
- Restaurant Front and Back of House Staff
- Housekeeping and Rooms Division Staff
- Event Assistant / Coordinator
- Tour Guide
- Guest Services Representative
- Flight Attendant and Cabin Crew
- Travel Agent
- Cruise Ship Staff
- Tourism Attractions Guide / Staff
- Destination Marketing Assistant
- Tourism Information Officer
- Sales Assistant in Travel or Hospitality
What courses are included in the Hospitality and Tourism Foundations certificate program?
Course overview
10 Program Courses
1 Option Course
1 Communications Course
1 General Education Course
Program-specific courses
Semester 1 courses are listed below. For a full list of courses in the program including course descriptions, view the Hospitality and Tourism Foundations program outline.
- FLIE 1002 – Industry Certifications
- MATH 1041 – Mathematics for Hospitality
- REAS 1000 – Research Concepts and Applications
- TOUR 1009 – Dynamics of Hospitality and Tourism
- Program Courses – Select 1 additional course from the Program Courses listed below.
- Select 1 course from the Communications list during registration.
- Select 1 course from the General Education list during registration.
Your course delivery method(s)
In person
This program is delivered fully in person and requires you to attend campus.
Please note, delivery methods are based on planning for the upcoming semester and are subject to change.
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