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.
FOR MORE INFO/BOOKINGS, PLEASE CONTACT:
- Deborah Faria-Carrao
- Tel: 021 447 7565
- Email: deborah@getsmarter.co.za


