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Guest House Management Course

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Guest house management distance learning course

This is a distance learning course.

  • You study in the comfort of your own space.
  • No travel and accommodation expenses.
  • We send you notes and assignments via email. We also have a whatsapp number +27 82 765 9238 which you can use to communicate with us at any time, should you have any questions.
  • From time to time, we also hold virtual classes via Zoom, Skype or WhatsApp, where we address all questions you may have and extra information. 
  • Our guest house management distance learning course takes 6 months to complete.

 

How much is the guest house management course?
  • Our guest house management course is R7 500 per person. 
  • Registration fee is R2 500, then monthly installment of R1 000 x 5 months
  • You can register and start studying anytime. 
  • This is a distance learning course. You study in the comfort of your own space.
  • We send you training material via email and you submit assignments via email.

 

What will I learn from the guest house management course?

There are many skills that you will learn from the guest house management course. 

  • You will learn how how to start a successful guest house/ B&B business in Southern Africa
  • The legislation regarding owning a guest house
  • Basic management principles
  • Sales & Marketing for small accommodation establishments
  • Facilities management
  • Tools to increase occupancy and revenue
  • Basic financial management
  • How to position and price your guest house
  • Competitor analysis and market research
  • How to work with Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) and other booking agencies and dealing with other suppliers
  • A winning website
  • The importance of delivering excellent customer service
  • Staying ahead of your competition
  • The role of a guest house manager
  • Monitoring check-ins and managing housekeeping and food & beverage departments
  • Dealing with customer complaints and responding to enquiries
  • Security, health and safety
  • Excellent customer service
  • Pre-opening checklist for establishments not yet opened.

 

Who should study the guest house management course?
  • Individuals who wish to open and manage their own guest house, bed and breakfast, boutique hotel or small lodge
  • Current Guest House owners who wish improve efficiency, occupancy and revenue
  • Individuals who wish to manage guest houses, B&Bs and Boutique Hotels
  • Current guest house managers who want to learn the skills to successfully run a profitable accommodation business

 

Our guest house management course is applicable for most countries including South Africa, Lesotho, eSwatini, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Namibia, Malawi, Zambia, Uganda, Angola, Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana, etc.

 

What are the benefits of studying the guest house management course?

See below the benefits of studying our guest house management course:

  • You will be able to make a sound decision on where and how to position your guest house business
  • Perform basic Management Principles
  • Perform basic Financial Management
  • Understand inter-cultural differences
  • Perform Sales & Marketing for the Guest House business
  • Effectively work with Online Travel Agents (OTAs) and get the best out of them
  • Organize, plan, budget effectively
  • Price your guest house correctly
  • Plan your breakfast menu and save costs
  • Manage staff, front office and housekeeping

 

How long is the guest house management distance management course?

The duration of the guest house management distance learning course takes 6 months to complete. 

 

Will I be assessed?

You do not sit for exams, however it is important to complete all assignments and submit them in time. To pass, you have to get 80% on your assignments. 

 

Our promise when you study the guest house management course with us

By studying our guest house management course, we promise that  you will gain all the necessary skills to run a profitable guest house business, whether it is yours you are running it for somebody else. We understand the tourism and hospitality business in Southern Africa and what you require to succeed. Our facilitators and trainers are experienced in the hospitality field. 

Outline

What will I learn from the guest house management course?

There are many skills that you will learn from the guest house management course. 

  • You will learn how how to start a successful guest house/ B&B business in Southern Africa
  • The legislation regarding owning a guest house
  • Basic management principles
  • Sales & Marketing for small accommodation establishments
  • Facilities management
  • Tools to increase occupancy and revenue
  • Basic financial management
  • How to position and price your guest house
  • Competitor analysis and market research
  • How to work with Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) and other booking agencies and dealing with other suppliers
  • A winning website
  • The importance of delivering excellent customer service
  • Staying ahead of your competition
  • The role of a guest house manager
  • Monitoring check-ins and managing housekeeping and food & beverage departments
  • Dealing with customer complaints and responding to enquiries
  • Security, health and safety
  • Excellent customer service
  • Pre-opening checklist for establishments not yet opened.

Speaker/s

This course is facilitated by Sam, an experienced hospitality individual with 20+ years in the hospitality field.

Special Offer

We offer a 10% discount when you book 4 people
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Sam Hospitrain (Pty) LTD t/a Sam Hospitality Consulting & Training is a fully registered, 100% Female Black Owned company with BBBEE Level 1 scoring. We are a well-established hospitality consulting company providing a wide range of packages to hospitality establishments. We have accumulated many years’ experience having had worked with amazing hospitality establishments throughout South Africa and neighbouring countries, from big resorts and hotels to small boutique hotels, guest houses and villas.  We run onsite short training programs which enable hospitality establishments and employees to build a strong foundation in the hospitality sector, updating their skills with modern day technology, terminology and increasing their expertise within the hospitality world.

Operating since 2011 in South Africa, Sam Hospitality Consulting & Training is dedicated to providing personal, professional and quality service to the hospitality sector. Be it a 3 or 5 Star Hotel, Resort, Lodge, Conference Venue, Luxury Villa, Boutique Hotel, Guest House or Restaurant, we promise to deliver the best service.

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