Certificate in Hospitality Skills Co-op

Learn about the hospitality industry in Ontario, Canada, and quickly skill up for entry-level work.

Get the skills & certifications you need to rapidly find work in Ontario’s booming tourism & hospitality industry.

Develop an understanding of the tourism, travel, and hospitality industry and learn how to research to constantly keep your knowledge and skills current and in demand. You’ll also earn the key certifications you need to work in entry-level hospitality and customer service jobs in Ontario in this flexible program.

This co-op program will help you get hands-on experience in a hospitality role related to your studies.

Why Choose the Certificate in Hospitality Skills.

Explore the variety of jobs available in the exciting areas of hospitality, travel, and tourism.
Get job-ready fast and put your skills to work in a co-op placement.
Learn the importance of teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution.
Earn internationally recognized certification from the American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI).
Get your Smart Serve® certification, required for alcohol service in the Province of Ontario.
Put your skills into practice and get Canadian references in a co-op work placement related to tourism, hospitality, sales, or marketing.

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CAMPUS AVAILABLE

Toronto

PROGRAM LENGTH

CO-OP

Morning 32 weeks

• Co-op Morning Schedule* includes 16 weeks study + 16 weeks co-op placement

*Schedules will be adjusted in December to accommodate public holidays. Contact us for more information.

START DATES

- Morning
- - - Toronto:
    - - 2025: Apr 21, Sep 08
      - 2026: Jan 26, Jun 15, Nov 02
  - Show Dates

Start dates are dependent on enrolment and are subject to change

SCHEDULED BREAKS

Winter Breaks:
- Morning:
- - Toronto:
  - Dec 22, 2025 - Dec 26, 2025

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS

ILSC Pathway : minimum level B4
- IELTS Academic/IELTS General Training/IELTS One Skill Retake: minimum overall score of 4
- TOEFL IBT: minimum overall score of 31
- CELPIP: minimum score of 4
- Duolingo: minimum score of 60
- PTE Academic/PTE Core: minimum overall score of 36
- Cambridge Main Suite Exams: A2 Key – grade B

ADMISSIONS

View our Admissions Page for more information about accepted proof of language proficiency, as well as other general admission requirements applicable to your chosen campus

Study Schedules

Study schedules apply to all academic parts of your program. If your program includes a Co-op work placement, your work schedule will be determined based on the needs of your employer.

Select Campus:

Toronto

Morning Schedule

Mon-Thu
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
CLASS

Fri
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
CLASS

Total weekly study hours = 21

Why Choose Co-op?

Co-op or “co-operative education” combines academic study with a work placement related to your study area. This popular Canadian learning approach provides students with hands-on experience in their study field, quality references, and networks that will give them a competitive edge for finding future work and growing their career.

LEARN MORE ABOUT CO-OP

Take the Certificate in Hospitality Skills co-op and build work experience in entry-level positions like:

Food and Beverage Attendant
Front Desk Receptionist
Function Attendant
Restaurant Host/Hostess
Function Host
Server/Banquet Server
And more

Program Courses

NOTE: Starting on December 2, 2024 in Toronto*, some courses in this program will change:
The new Workplace Skills & Tools course will replace:
• Work Placement Skills 1 & 2
*This change will be implemented for new arriving Toronto students with start dates on or after December 2, 2024.
Courses are listed alphabetically and may not be scheduled in this order.

Learn about food and beverage service, food sanitation, guest service, dining room and kitchen protocol, workplace safety, food terminology and wine knowledge. The course also takes you through various aspects of the hospitality institution operations and management. This subject complements Hospitality, Tourism and Travel information by providing the skills needed for one of the most common entry-level positions in the industry. Successful completion leads to an internationally recognized certificate from the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA). START program is registered trademark of American Hotel and Lodging Association.

In this course, students will gain the knowledge required to source and use current and emerging information on the hospitality, tourism and travel industry. Students will develop researcher skills in order to stay current on industry structure and technology issues. Personnel integrate this essential knowledge on a daily basis to work effectively in the industry.

The Restaurant Service Course will teach you how to provide excellent food and beverage service while learning important protocols to ensure food safety and safe service of alcohol. The course will prepare you for entry-level food and beverage positions in the tourism and hospitality industry. Upon completion of the course, students will be prepared to take exams for the following certifications, which may be required for certain food and beverage jobs in Canada: - American Hotel and Lodging Education Institute START* Restaurant Server certification - Smart Serve ®** (Ontario) or Serving it Right (British Columbia) certification - Food Safety Basics / Food Safe Level 1 certification *The START program is a registered trademark of American Hotel and Lodging Association. **Smart Serve is a registered trademark of Smart Serve Ontario.

In this course, students will develop teamwork skills for the workplace. The course covers topics like working in a group environment, promoting team commitment and cooperation, supporting team members and dealing effectively with issues, problems and conflict.

Learn the fundamental skills necessary for the Canadian workplace. Students will learn topics such as oral and written communication, computer skills, and workplace preparation. The course will also cover the necessary skills needed for academic study in their program.

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Certificate in Hospitality Skills Co-op

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Learn about the hospitality industry in Ontario, Canada and quickly skill up for entry level work.

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Develop an in depth understanding of operations processes in tourism & hospitality careers.

Certificate in Hospitality Skills Co-op

Learn about the hospitality industry in Ontario, Canada, and quickly skill up for entry-level work.

Get the skills & certifications you need to rapidly find work in Ontario’s booming tourism & hospitality industry.