The hotel and resort business is booming in Orange County. People from all over the world are drawn to our internationally known theme parks and resorts. Meeting the needs and expectations of travelers from near and far is the job of the hotel manager. From check-in to check-out, the manager must ensure a great stay. If you strive for excellence and love interacting with people, the OCC Career Advantage Hotel Management training program can give you the skills you need to start a career in hotel guest services, operations or management. Choose from a number of different specialty certificate programs or earn an associate degree. Channel your passion for service into a rewarding career. Read on to learn about your options.
A sampling of courses for these careers
- Front Office Operations
- Homeland Security
- Enhancing Guest Service
- Human Resource Management
- Catering Design and Management
- Spa Industry Finance
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Complete one of our certificate programs, and you'll be well-prepared to enter a career in hotel management – or earn an associate degree for even greater advancement opportunities.
- IN LESS THAN 2 YEARS EARN: CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
- OR EARN YOUR ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN UNDER 4 YEARS
Front Office Specialist
Prepare for a position within the front office of a hotel. This program provides essential preparation to supervise and manage within operational areas in a hotel, as well as knowledge and techniques to develop effective leadership and decision-making skills.
Human Resources Management
Prepare for – or advance in – a hotel industry position in the area of human resources by gaining insight into decision-making skills and organizational understanding.
Meeting and Event Management
Prepare for a position as a meeting, convention or event planner within the hospitality, travel and tourism industries. Gain a solid understanding of the myriad details and behind-the-scenes considerations needed to assure a client’s meeting or event is a success. You may choose individual courses that match your needs and interests or pursue a certificate of achievement.
Sales and Marketing Specialist
Prepare for a sales or marketing role in the hospitality, event or meeting management industry. Learn about cultural tourism, guest service, hospitality operations and more.
Hotel Management
Prepare for a position as a supervisor or manager within the hospitality industry, the fastest-growing industry in Southern California, and earn the credits you need to transfer to a four-year college. This degree program is for you, whether you are looking to enter the hospitality industry or you want to advance in your hospitality career.
Human Resources Management
Complete the Human Resources Management Certificate of Achievement and the Associate in Science graduation requirements to earn an associates degree. Prepare for – or advance in – a hotel industry position in the area of human resources by gaining insight into decision-making skills and organizational understanding.
Meeting and Event Management
Complete the Meeting and Event Management Certificate of Achievement and the Associate in Science graduation requirements to earn an associates degree. Prepare for a position as a meeting, convention or event planner within the hospitality, travel and tourism industries. Gain a solid understanding of the myriad details and behind-the-scenes considerations needed to assure a client’s meeting or event is a success.
Sales and Marketing Specialist
Complete the Sales and Marketing Specialist Certificate of Achievement and the Associate in Science graduation requirements to earn an associates degree. Prepare for a sales or marketing role in the hospitality, event or meeting management industry. Learn about cultural tourism, guest service, hospitality operations and more.
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Other Programs That Might Interest You
MARKETING
Launch a career in marketing or specialize through one of our certificate programs
TRAVEL AND TOURISM
Complete our certificate program to launch a career as a travel specialist
Did you know?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, people who have a certificate as
their highest level of education earned, on average, 20 percent more than
those whose highest education level is a high school diploma.
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Katie Ottoson, M.S.
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