Hospitality Courses Online I Foundation Education

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Certificate III in Hospitality

Open doors with essential hospitality skills needed to work across a range of venues such as restaurants, hotels, pubs, cafés, and more.

Job Outcomes

Food and Beverage AttendantBar AttendantBarista+ More

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SIT40422

Certificate IV in Hospitality

Take the next step in your career and progress into a supervisor role in the dynamic and fast-paced hospitality industry.

Job Outcomes

Restaurant SupervisorBar SupervisorFront of House Supervisor+ More

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Hospitality Courses

With a relevant qualification from Foundation Education, you can turn your passion for customer service and people into a rewarding career in the hospitality industry. Whether you’re a high school graduate or already working in the industry and looking to upskill, our nationally recognised courses have what you need to make it happen.

Study an online Hospitality course

When you study a hospitality course with us, you’ll walk away with the skills and expertise to work in various settings. This includes supervising at a restaurant, hotel or pub. It could all be yours when you choose Foundation Education.

Our hospitality certificate qualifications are delivered through a combination of online theory via our My eCampus, and work placement. To help you with your application for work placement and your course material, our dedicated Student Support Officers are available.

Careers in Hospitality

The Australian hospitality industry offers a range of career opportunities in an in-demand field. Undertaking a qualification in hospitality management will equip you with skills that can take you in many different directions.

For a more in-depth understanding of the career opportunities you can explore with a hospitality course, check out the Careers in Hospitality page.

Popular Career Outcomes

Restaurant Host

Restaurant Supervisor*

Food and Beverage Attendant

Front of House Supervisor*

Bar Attendant*

Career Pathways - Retail and Hospitality Course Page

Hospitality course FAQs

What do you do in a hospitality course?

In the theory part of our hospitality courses, you'll learn the principles behind great service and operations. You'll study food safety regulations, customer service techniques and business fundamentals. The Certificate III in Hospitality focuses on service basics, while the Certificate IV in Hospitality dives into management concepts like budgeting, leadership and compliance.

For practical training, you'll complete assessments that mirror real workplace tasks. You'll practice handling customer interactions, managing service areas and solving common hospitality problems. Our online platform makes learning flexible, but you'll still get hands-on experience and support from industry experts who know what employers want.

What skills do you learn in hospitality?

Our hospitality courses teach you the skills that employers want. In the Certificate III in Hospitality, you'll learn essential customer service, like how to create great experiences for guests in restaurants, hotels, cafés and pubs. You'll also master practical skills like coffee-making, bar service and food and beverage knowledge.

The Certificate IV in Hospitality builds your supervisor skills. You'll learn to lead teams, manage operations and solve problems in fast-paced environments. You'll develop financial skills like managing budgets and controlling costs. The course also covers workplace health and safety practices to keep both staff and customers safe.

These qualifications prepare you for real career growth — from Food and Beverage Attendant to Restaurant Supervisor, or from Barista to Front of House Manager. The skills you learn apply across the entire hospitality industry, giving you the flexibility to work in different venues and specialties.

How long is a course in hospitality?

Finish your Certificate III in Hospitality in 12 months or less. To satisfy the course outcomes, you need to complete 15 course units and 36 practical service periods in a hospitality environment.

A hospitality management course, like our Certificate IV in Hospitality can take up to 18 months. With 21 course units and 36 service periods under your belt, you'll be qualified for supervisor roles in hotels, restaurants and cafes.

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