Rooms Division Specialist College Credit Certificate
Program Overview
The Rooms Divisions Specialist College Credit Certificate is designed to prepare students with a theoretical and practical foundation for a successful career in the lodging industry. Students enrolled in this certificate are prepared for positions such as Front Desk Agent, Guest Relations Agent, or Reservation Clerk. Credits earned can be applied to an Associate in Science degree in Hospitality Management, which is fully transferable to public universities within the state of Florida.
| Estimated tuition cost: | $1,536.86 |
| Program credits: | 13 |
| Estimated time to complete: | 16 weeks |
Career Prospects
Interested in this program of study? Learn more about South Florida's employment picture and explore career options when you pursue additional studies in this area.
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that provides lodging and other accommodations.
1,684 Lodging Managers are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 5.1% over the next four years.
Accommodate hotel, motel, and resort patrons by registering and assigning rooms to guests, issuing room keys or cards, transmitting and receiving messages, keeping records of occupied rooms and guests' accounts, making and confirming reservations, and presenting statements to and collecting payments from departing guests.
7,605 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 0.9% over the next four years.
Paying for College
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Scholarships
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