Short Course in Tourism and Hotel Operations

Short Course in Tourism and Hotel Operations

This short course provides foundational training for the tourism and hotel industry - designed for school leavers and current industry employees seeking practical skills and workplace experience. 

Programme snapshot

• Duration - 30 Hours (10 weekends) classroom instruction. 
• Practical training - 3 weeks (21 days) on-the-job training at approved hotels, guest houses, restaurants, airlines or travel agencies. 
• Programme code - CTH; Programme category - Short Programme. 
• Conducted by - Department of Social Studies, The Open University of Sri Lanka. 

Who should apply

The course is suitable for prospective entrants to tourism and hospitality - school leavers who want a career start, and employed staff seeking structured skills development in operational roles.

Entry requirements

Applicants should be over 18 years of age - and have the ability to follow the course in the English medium. These are minimum eligibility conditions for admission. 

Study mode and structure

Teaching is delivered across weekend sessions totalling 30 hours - typically classroom-based on Sundays for the 10-week contact component. Practical workplace attachment follows completion of theory classes. 

Core subject areas

• Leisure & Tourism Industry.
• Customer Service.
• Personal and Professional Development.
• Accommodation Operations.
• Food & Beverages Operations.
• Basic Cookery.

What you will gain

The programme develops basic operational knowledge across front-of-house and back-of-house functions - enabling learners to perform entry-level duties with awareness of service standards and workplace safety.

Practical outcomes and employability

Through combined classroom learning and supervised on-the-job training, participants gain hands-on experience in hotels and tourism businesses - improving readiness for roles in accommodation, food service, and customer-facing positions.

Assessment and award

Completion requires attendance at the taught sessions and satisfactory completion of the practical training component - successful candidates receive the short course certificate offered by the conducting department.

Additional notes

This course entry information and programme details were published and last updated on the official programme page - prospective applicants should refer to the University for current intake and administrative information. 

Send Inquiry

Your inquiry will be sent directly to the institute. A copy will also be emailed to you for your records.