GetSmarter: University of Cape Town Guest House Management Course

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GetSmarter is a high-touch online education company that works together with top universities and industry experts to present a portfolio of courses throughout South Africa.

COURSE NAME:

  • University of Cape Town Guest House Management Course

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

  • The course in a nutshell:
    • 10-week part-time course presented through online distance learning.
    • Ideal for existing and prospective guest house managers and owners.
    • Highly practical, with several assignments completed during the course.
    • Continuous assistance, monitoring and guidance is provided by the Course Convener and Course Coordinator.
    • Includes additional modules on website planning and eMarketing.
  • Course modules:
    • Module 1: Understanding the tourism industry
    • Module 2: Planning stages
    • Module 3: Financial management
    • Module 4: Legal requirements
    • Module 5: The physical guest house
    • Module 6: Communication and customer service
    • Module 7: General management
    • Module 8: Day-to-day operations
    • Module 9: Understanding marketing
    • Module 10: Website planning and eMarketing

COURSE DURATION:

  • 10-week part-time online course

COURSE DATES:

  • Course starts 12 March 2012.

COURSE LOCATION:

  • This course is based online through the internet, therefore available throughout South Africa and abroad.

PREREQUISITES:

  • The only requirement is that you have an email address and access to the internet, since all aspects of the course are conducted online. A matric certificate is recommended, since the courses are of a university standard, but is not required.

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