24 Jun 2020

A career in hospitality can be challenging yet extremely rewarding. Think about it: nearly everyone has a favourite restaurant they can tell you about, or a holiday that sticks out in their memory. Whether it’s because of the food that was served or the service they received, it isn’t a stretch to say these memorable moments are made possible by the hospitality staff that work there.

Now more than ever, businesses are relying on innovation and creativity to survive. It’s a difficult time for everyone in the world, yet these business-owners and entrepreneurs are showing us all what it takes to thrive.

But what about if you’re still at school or you’re only just starting your career in food and hospitality?

While there’s a lot of talk going on about how uncertain the future is, our friends from Le Cordon Bleu Australia have introduced a range of Higher Education Certificates that can help boost your chances of scoring a job, as well as scholarships to make sure they’re affordable. 

But first, what are Higher Education Certificates?

Higher Education Certificates are short six-month courses that are delivered entirely online so you can advance your career no matter where you are in the world. There are 13 specialty disciplines to choose from, which means there’s plenty of scope to create your dream hospitality career.

At Le Cordon Bleu, the online certificates have been designed to give students leadership and managerial skills for the hospitality and service industry. These are the skills that will lead the industry through these uncertain times, so there is a huge demand for them right now.

Whether you’re just leaving high school or looking to further your career, these online Higher Education Certificates are the best way to make sure you stand out from the pack in as short a time as possible.

This is because they are accredited higher education qualifications that focus on giving you highly targeted industry skills. Also, when you graduate, you gain guaranteed entry into a Le Cordon Bleu degree – which means you can keep studying to improve your credentials (and aim to score a job higher up the ranks)”

Sounds good – so what’s the story with their scholarships?

In case you’re not sold already, Le Cordon Bleu are also offering a 50% scholarship for those that sign up now. On top of this, domestic students can take out a FEE-HELP loan to help with payments, and the Australian Government’s COVID-19 relief waiver means you won’t have to pay the 25% loan fee.

All up, this represents a whopping 75% reduction in costs for these Certificates. This means it’s never been more affordable to secure your future career in the hospitality industry!

Le Cordon Bleu Australia is also offering flexible payment plans to help students during these financially challenging times.

What online courses are available?

There are nine undergraduate certificates available at Le Cordon Bleu:

  • Undergraduate Certificate in Business
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Event Management
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Food and Beverage Management
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Food Merchandising
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Hospitality Financial Management
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Hospitality Management 
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Hospitality Marketing
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Gastronomy
  • Undergraduate Certificate in Tourism Management

There are also four Graduate Certificates available:

  • Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
  • Graduate Certificate in Hospitality Decision Making
  • Graduate Certificate in Hospitality Leadership
  • Graduate Certificate in Hospitality Management

For more information about these online higher education courses click here or get in touch with Le Cordon Bleu Australia on their Year13 profile here.