Hospitality Business Pathway

Build Hospitality Skills and Launch Your Own Business

The Hospitality Business Pathway gives you the practical skills to succeed in Australia’s hospitality and tourism industry while preparing you to start and manage your own business. You will learn how hotels, tourism services, and food and beverage operations run, and how to turn your hospitality knowledge into a real business opportunity.

  • Learn hospitality operations including hotel management, catering, food service, and tourism systems
  • Build confidence managing teams, delivering customer service, and running hospitality services professionally
  • Develop business skills including planning, bookkeeping with Xero, and marketing your own hospitality venture

Study 100% online and gain practical hospitality and business skills you can use in hotels, tourism, food service, or your own hospitality business.

Investment: $3,399 + GST, or only $29 per week on a flexible payment plan
10-Day Money Back Guarantee

Duration

18 Months Access | ~400 hours

Learning Mode

100% online, study whenever suits you

Unlimited Support

Unlimited support during business hours

Qualification

Industry-accredited Pathway

No Exams

No exams, ever

GAIN AN INDUSTRY ACCREDITED QUALIFICATION & EARN MORE

This pathway is a good fit if:

✓ You want to build practical skills across hospitality services, hotel operations, travel and tourism, and business basics.

✓ You want to understand how hospitality and tourism businesses run, including food and beverage service, customer experience, travel systems, and day to day operations.

✓ You are interested in building confidence across planning, organisation, service delivery, and business foundations.

✓ You want to learn how business planning, bookkeeping, Xero, and digital marketing can support future opportunities.

✓ You need flexible online study that fits around work, family, or daily life.

This pathway is best suited to learners who want to build broad hospitality, tourism, and business capability.

It is ideal for those who want to develop practical knowledge and confidence across food and beverage, hotel operations, travel and tourism, and business planning in a clear and structured way.

This pathway is designed to help you build practical skills and confidence step by step.

What You'll Learn In This Course

Certificate in Hospitality Services (Food & Beverage)

Certificate in Travel & Tourism

Certificate in Hotel Operations Management

Start Your Own Business with Xero & AI

Potential Job Outcomes

Hospitality Operations Coordinator

Food & Beverage Supervisor

Front Office Manager (Entry)

Events & Functions Coordinator

Tourism Services Officer

Sales & Marketing Assistant (Hotel)

Guest Experience Coordinator

Small Hotel General Manager (Trainee)

Catering Services Lead

Business Development Assistant (Hospitality)

Curious about how this course could expand your understanding?

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Certificate in Hospitality Services (Food & Beverage)

Certificate in Travel & Tourism

Certificate in Hotel Operations Management

Start Your Own Business with Xero & AI

GET THE ROLES YOU WANT
WHEN YOU WANT THEM

This course gives you the practical skills, qualifications, and confidence to really stand out in the job market

Our courses are accredited by recognised organisations including ICOES and the CPD Standards Office, giving you a qualification you can trust. The Career Academy is also a member of the International Approval & Recognition Council.

Industry-Accredited Recognised

Industry-Recognised & Accredited

You’ll have unlimited access to your course and will have tutors available to assist you during business hours. You’ll also receive career coaching, including CV help and interview preparation, to set you up for success in your job search.

247 Tutor Support Career Coaching

Unlimited Course Access & Career Coaching

Our courses provide access to exclusive insights from industry professionals, event planners, and business owners. You’ll have the opportunity to network with key players in the Australian sector, giving you an advantage when seeking job opportunities.

Expand your Network

Build Valuable Connections

Whether you aim to pursue hotel management, event planning, or start your own business, our structured pathways lead you directly to your dream role.

Clear Pathway to Success

A qualification in hospitality and tourism can lead to lucrative career paths, with managerial positions in Australia earning between $70,000 and $100,000 annually.

Advance Your Earnings

Advance Your Earnings

Our hospitality and tourism courses focus on practical, real-world learning. You’ll gain the tools you need to succeed in Australia’s dynamic industry.

Practical Knowledge

Real-World Skills for Immediate Impact

FLEXIBLE PAYMENT OPTIONS

Whether you prefer to pay upfront, weekly, fortnightly, or even monthly, we've got you covered. With our flexible payment options, you'll have the freedom to choose the payment frequency that works best for you. No matter your budget or schedule, we're here to make education affordable and accessible for you.

Pay Upfront

$3,399 + GST

Cost effective option

One-off up-front payment

10-day money back guarantee

MOST AFFORDABLE

Payment Plan

$29

PER WEEK

Budget friendly option with flexibility in payments

Pay weekly, fortnightly or monthly

No deposit, no credit check

Total Cost: $3,399 + GST

International endorsement at the highest level

The Institute of Hospitality is an international organisation that is committed to delivering continuing professional development and lifelong learning.

They have reviewed and endorsed this programme, so you can rest assured you are completing an award that has been benchmarked against professional development standards.

This endorsed award is well regarded by employers and is recognised as meeting the professional standards of the international professional body.

Earn an Industry-Accredited Certificate

Upon successfully completing your course, you’ll be awarded a Certificate of Achievement from The Career Academy. This certificate not only recognises your hard work but also serves as an industry-accredited qualification that will help you stand out in the job market. Whether you’re aiming for a new job or looking to get promoted, this certificate will open doors to better career opportunities.

Stand Out To Employers With

A SEEK Pass Verified Credential

Verify your qualification from The Career Academy with SEEK Pass upon completion, so you can share it on SEEK and stand out to employers as a qualified, job-ready candidate.

*On completion when you receive your certificate, there is a unique SEEK Pass link to verify your certificate within the Learning Platform. These are not verified directly via SEEK

You're Ready to Start If...

If this sounds like you, you're ready to get started today.

You're Ready to Start if...

You want a clear pathway that combines hospitality, tourism, hotel operations, and business basics

You want practical learning you can apply to real settings like food and beverage, hotels, and travel services

You want to understand day to day operations, including customer service, staff management, and workplace systems

You want support with the foundations of starting a business, including planning and basic bookkeeping

You want flexible online study with clear structure and realistic expectations, so you can progress step by step

You Don't Need...

Hospitality or tourism experience to begin

To already know hotel systems, bar service, or travel agency processes

A perfect business idea or plan before you start

To have your exact role or niche decided on day one

Fixed class times or pressure to rush

From only $29 per week | 10-day money back guarantee

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WHY THE CAREER ACADEMY?

At The Career Academy, we're more than an online course provider. With over 15 years of experience, we help more than 25,000 students find their path to success every year.

Here's why our students choose us:

Internationally Recognised Qualifications

Our partnerships with leading organisations ensure you receive the most up-to-date and relevant training.

Unlimited Tutor Support

You'll get real-time advice from industry experts, ready to guide you every step of the way.

Career Support Services

From CV reviews to interview preparation, we help you put your best foot forward in your job search.

Flexible Payment Options

Choose a payment plan that fits your budget, whether you prefer to pay upfront or in a manageable weekly payments starting at $29/week.

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