Online Lifestyle Courses & Certifications

The outward appearance of an establishment and what guests see as they enter the foyer can make all the difference. Even before they enter their allocated rooms, there are many things that guests come in contact with, for example, the check-in counter, elevator, staircase, corridor, lounge, and other public areas. With the Certificate Course in Housekeeping, you will learn to look after and maintain it carefully. 

It is a housekeeper’s responsibility to provide guests with a clean, comfortable, and safe environment during their stay. From furniture to décor, guests notice everything. And therefore, housekeepers should know their way around these things. That is where programs like the Certificate Course in Housekeeping by D.Y. Patil University came into the picture.

It is a six-month training and certification program. The well-structured curriculum of the Housekeeping certification course strikes the perfect balance between theory and practice. It uses advanced teaching aids followed by six months of industrial training to provide candidates with the exposure that they need.

The Certificate Course in Multi-Cuisine (Italian, Mexican, Spanish, Thai, Continental, Chinese) is a six-month training and certification. It will help you develop the fundamental culinary skills required to work in standalone restaurants, guest houses, small hotels, etc. It will also enable candidates to become self-employed.

The eligibility criteria for the Certificate in Multi-Cuisine training programme are easy to meet. Anyone with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate score in their 10th standard can apply to this program. They must produce their original mark sheet and three xerox copies for the application process.

As far as Indian cuisine is concerned, the Certificate Course in Multi-Cuisine by D.Y. Patil University, Navi Mumbai, covers everything; from starters and salads to bread, rice, main course, dal, and desserts. Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian preparations will be covered during the course. Some of the most popular international cuisines, such as British, Chinese, French, Italian, Mexican, Spanish, and Thai, are also taught by trained professionals.

The course titled Craft Study And Luxury Entrepreneurship by IMS DIA is a distinctive programme that instils in students a creative, forward-looking approach to crafting innovation. The course inspires students to recognise change and emerging trends, envision future scenarios, and identify fresh opportunities for innovation within the craft sector in India.

Craft Study And Luxury Entrepreneurship certification by IMS Design and Innovation Academy provides an in-depth exploration of Ceramic Craft Study, offering hands-on manufacturing experience in collaboration with skilled artisans. It also facilitates industry connections and imparts insights into the design process and mindset, which are pivotal for driving innovation in the craft sector.

Spanning a period of 6 months, the Craft Study And Luxury Entrepreneurship course not only imparts specialised skills but also nurtures entrepreneurial abilities. It underscores brand development and marketing, preparing students to establish and promote their own brands within the luxury craft industry. This combination of craft study and business expertise makes it an ideal choice for those aspiring to leave their mark in the luxury craft sector.

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In this modern time, people have become aware of their personality and pay a lot of attention to their hair, look and makeup. There is a rapid increase in people visiting beauty parlours and salons to take the services of hair stylists for hair cutting and setting, hair colour, dye etc. The Vocational: Hair cut & Styling online course teaches about various hairdressing and styling techniques that have become a part of daily life, especially for working girls and women.

Haircutting and styling is not just a part of the service industry but a skill and knowledge-based industry. In the coming years also, this trend is expected to continue in developing countries. The 24 weeks Vocational: Hair cut & Styling training by Swayam teaches about shampooing and conditioning of hair, blow drawing, basic hair cut as well as other advanced hair services like thermal straightening, curling, chemical treatment etc.

This has created a huge demand for personnel trained in hair cutting and styling. Keeping in view the modern trends in this field and the demand for trained personnel, this course on Hair cut & Styling will contribute immensely. The Vocational: Hair cut & Styling syllabus covers detailed information about different types of face shapes and hairstyles that suit clients.

Travel and tourism are always among the courses that are designed to provide ease to people. With the growing technology and less time in people’s lives, the course has gained popularity and is generating many opportunities for the learners. The travel and tourism experts provide group, family, customizable, couple-friendly packages for the people to travel and enjoy their leisure time at the place of their choice. Many organizations have been set up for providing services to people, and technology has made it easier to connect with people. The Travel and Tourism certification course by Delhi University and The Bird Academy is designed to provide knowledge and skills required in the travel and tourism industry.

Travel and Tourism training shall be delivered by the experts of the leading travel and tourism company the bird academy. The course shall inculcate the basic and advanced knowledge of the industry extensively in the learners. The course shall open the gates of a promising career after its completion. The candidates shall also receive Travel and Tourism certification by Delhi University and The Bird Academy. 

The Foundation course in Tourism from Swayam is a programme that is specially designed to cater to the requirements of candidates aspiring to make a career in Tourism. The programme covers a wider aspect of areas such as the basics of tourism, tourism destination, entire basics of tourism, geography, tourism marketing, communication and other areas under tourism. Being a multidisciplinary undergraduate programme, the course will be completed in a span of 16 weeks. 

The programme is an online programme and is being imparted by the experts in this industry possessing years and years of experience. The main objective behind this programme is to educate aspirants willing to make a career in tourism. 

The studies of tourism contain concepts from various fields such as economics, sociology, history, geography, management, marketing, anthropology, etc. With the help of the Tourism Development Products Operations and Case Studies course, the candidates can hope to cover concepts from these various disciplines, which come under tourism studies.

During the course, the candidates will understand the role of tourists and hosts in the industry of tourism, eventually venturing into a discussion about the presence of guides and escorts in the tourism industry. The candidates can achieve these goals of the course with the help of two different case studies, products & operations and promotional skills.

With the help of this course, the candidates get a clear idea of what constitutes the tourism industry and its practices. By integrating the themes from other disciplines, it becomes simpler for the candidates to understand the inner workings of the industry with the help of applications of the concepts learned from these various fields. 

The candidates also get some exposure to the industry during the course with the help of some experienced professionals who have, in some capacity or the other, worked in the tourism industry, whether it be directly or indirectly.

The course Science & Cooking: From Haute Cuisine to Soft Matter Science (chemistry) is presented to the students by one of the most well-known educational institutes in the world, that is, Harvard University. By applying to this course, the students will unravel the secrets behind famous culinary dishes, which will be taught by the world’s top chefs and scientists. The concepts that the students are going to learn will be useful when they are experimenting in their own kitchens and attempting to prepare delicacies. This course will give the students the confidence that is required to apply to related employment firms. 

Science & Cooking: From Haute Cuisine to Soft Matter Science course provides a certification that is beneficial for attracting business opportunities. It runs for 16 weeks and can be taken by beginners too since it is an introductory level course. The effort that the candidates have to put in weekly is about 2-3 hours. They can choose to learn from any place of their choice. 

The online programme provides two different enrolment modes, namely, paid with a certificate and free audit. In the former, the candidates will have unlimited access to the programmes and in the latter, they will have access only for a limited period. 

Diploma in Acting and Theatre programme is for aspiring actors and theatre artists who wish to make it big in the concerned domains by honing their existing skills. This comprehensive online course works on the poise and intellect of the candidate to prepare him for different roles and portraying them perfectly. The information gained from this course is equivalent to what one would learn in a three-year university course, so learning in flexible online classes is truly advantageous and economical for those who find it difficult to afford costly offline courses.

By gaining an understanding of these techniques, seeing them in action and putting it into practice, students will get a wholesome learning experience from industry professionals. Diploma in Acting and Theatre certification syllabus is divided into basic, intermediate and advanced stages. In the first stage, students will be taught how to work on their breath and some other physical exercises.

Intermediate level learning of Acting will comprise how to communicate well to the audience, adapt to different settings, etc. Lastly, the advanced part of this course will explore deadpan as a comedic delivering method or creating a character without a script. It will also teach them the different aspects of improvisation.

The Management in Tourism course is an 8-credit course taught by By Dr. Sonia Sharma of Indira Gandhi National Open University. The course deals with management concepts and principles relating to the field of tourism services. It aims at making candidates professional tourism service providers who own sound knowledge at all levels.

The Management in Tourism Certification course offered by Swayam equips students to excel at service industries like the tourism industry by instilling the concepts and principles behind various management spheres including human resource management, financial management, operations management and marketing management.

The Management in Tourism Training course helps make the candidates aware of the immense possibilities of the entrepreneurship arena. The course would be covered through a series of 80 video lectures spread over 12 weeks. The candidates are provided with e-content to help them understand the subject thoroughly.

For students who are interested in learning about Indian heritage, culture, tradition, art, architecture, music, dance, theatre, fairs, festivals, theatre, Indian film, many kinds of Indian costumes and crafts, tribal society, and political viewpoints, TS-4: Indian Culture: Perspective for Tourism Course is useful.

You learn the fundamentals of Indian culture in TS-4: Indian Culture: Perspective for Tourism Classes including its origins, antecedents, significance, and dissemination. It also touched on the application of conservation and the connections between culture and the travel and tourist sector.

TS-4: Indian Culture: Perspective for Tourism Course Syllabus includes details on Indian theatre, film, architecture, archaeology, and antiquities in addition to fine arts like dance, music, and paintings. 

The ‘Tourism Planning and Sustainable Development’ online course is designed to develop a platform for the students to discuss about the development strategies and the challenges faced in the planning involved in the field of tourism. The course also focusses on the significance of sustainable development and other economic aspects. This massive open online course is provided by Swayam in collaboration with the Consortium for Educational Communication (CEC).

The instructor for this core course in the humanities and social science domain is Dr. Prashant Kumar Gautam, a professor of Tourism at the Panjab University. This postgraduate level course is conducted online through a series of videos, lectures, and discussions. The students of this program will gain a comprehensive understanding of the concepts of planning and development through the course modules.

The ‘Tourism Planning and Sustainable Development’ online certification program enables students to receive a course certificate and credit points after completing the course and assessments according to the eligibility standards.

The Beer: The Science of Brewing certificate course by Edx ensures that candidates who want to learn the process of making beer will get to know every aspect of it like the brewing process, biochemical reactions, ingredients of beer, filtration, packaging, fermentation, and so on. 

The duration of the course is 13 weeks which is divided into 4-6 hours per week which lets the students have a flexible schedule. Candidates will learn the concepts at a brisk pace without any rush. It is instructor-led training which means that candidates will have a great interaction with professors and acquire deep learning. It also comes with an English video transcript such that candidates will not miss out on anything and follow everything said by the instructors. 

Candidates will be also assigned various project works and assignments regularly. It is a great opportunity for those people who are into food and nutrition and want to learn the science of brewing. This course is self-paced but is available for only a limited period within which the learning must be completed during the audit track. The time constraint is not there when the candidates have selected the verified track.

SWAYAM is a programme initiated by the Government of India which seeks to remove the bridge of the digital divide for students who remained untouched by the digital revolution.

Geography is fundamental to the study of tourism because tourism is geographical in nature. 

The course in Geography of tourism follows a systematic approach that enables candidates towards their desired goal in Tourism. This course caters candidates with timely progress and makes them stand out in the field of tourism and services. This course helps people earn and socialize through tourism activities. The lessons are designed by remarkable instructors having great knowledge. Effective video lectures and timely self assessment programmes are provided ensuring proper knowledge.

This Hospitality Industry in Tourism programme is provided by SWAYAM, which is an initiative by the Government of India. This 12-week undergraduate level which will be teaching about hospitality service in tourism and related industry.

The basic need for travellers, wanderers, pilgrims or tourists is hospitality. Hospitality gives them a good sense of home away from home. During overnight stays at destinations far from home, it is important. Hospitality and tourism services are thus interdependent. In general, hospitality facilities consist of food and accommodation services.

The hotel industry plays a very important role in delivering the most valuable elements of total tourism services in the field of hospitality services. Modern hotels are run by highly qualified supervisors and line staff. Front Office, food and beverage, housekeeping, safety and security, administration and accounts, and more are the major departments in a modern hotel. The Hospitality Industry in Tourism programme provides details about the hotel's structure and operations.

The programme in Certification in International Tourism Destinations by Swayam covers a wide spectrum of subjects and topics related to environmental impact of tourism, sociology of tourism, locations of tourism, answering tourism industry and leisure economics.

The Certification in International Tourism Destination by Swayam deals with travel and tourism. The importance of travel and tourism as a cultural and social activity and as an industry is discussed in detail in the Certification course in International Tourism Destinations by Swayam.

Upon completion of the Certification Course in International Tourism by Swayam students will learn skills in- place, space, location, movement of people and human and cultural activities. The Course in Certification in International Tourism Destinations by Swayam is multidisciplinary and elective in type. The course will ensure a strong foundation building in the tourism industry.

The tourism and travel industry contributes significantly to the country's economic development since it can be perceived from both the business and the leisure perspective. India is one of the oldest civilisations and has a rich cultural heritage with very diverse features. The Tourism Resources of India programme offered by Swayam focuses on how the nature and history of India make it an appealing tourist destination. 

The Tourism Resources of India course talks about the diverse landscapes of India, varieties of mountains, hills, and valleys, and more. The curriculum features an overview of the famous monuments, sea-sides, traditional art and dances, and diverse festivals in India. Belonging to the category of multidisciplinary training it is an elective course intended for undergraduate students.

Professor H. Rajshekhar, a professor of Tourism and Commerce at the University of Mysore, teaches the course. Swayam's Tourism Resources of India programme takes around 12 weeks to complete.  The training is entirely online, rife with video lectures, assignments, and quizzes for self-assessment. You will also receive a certificate once you take the certification examination and secure the marks that meet the eligibility criteria. 

The Tourism and Travel Services program deals with the need for various forms of transportation around the world is provided by SWAYAM, an initiative by the government of India. The course entails details about the functioning of tourism and the progress of its services with time. 

This program explains how the construction of modes of transport on air/sea/rail/road and maintenance of the already built ones affects tourism and other travel services & this includes improvement of community flight working and construction of regional airports. 

SWAYAM’s Tourism and Travel Services course talks about the prevailing measures of safety and security in these transportation modes and how these measures are just acceptable, however, tourists contemplate the cost of transportation is high.

The program explains, to the candidates, the importance of tourism development in a country which could be done to a greater extent in not just one but various other transportation elements. This course describes the importance of the development of tourism and how every collaborator has a significant role to play in its further development in various regions.

The course provides detailed information with reference to the world of cinema, its history, and the role that cinema plays in society. This is a free Introduction To Film Studies (DSE6) online course and can be taken up by those candidates who are interested in the field of cinema. Once the students enroll in the course, they can study from the given material according to their suitability. Candidates who decide to pursue the course will gain information on topics like the history of cinema, how has cinema evolved over time, the era of theatres, and film culture, etc. Students have the freedom to complete the Introduction To Film Studies (DSE6) certification at their own pace without any limitations as this is a self-paced course.

This course does not demand any registration fee or enrollment fee at the time of joining the course and students can avail the full curriculum of the course without paying any amount. However, if the candidates choose to get the certification of the course they need to pay the quoted amount and follow the procedure given on the official website. The mentors of the course will take up to 12 weeks to complete the Introduction To Film Studies (DSE6) certification syllabus which includes 10 weeks for the completion of the course and 2 weeks for quizzes, tests, and assessments. 

If you are a person who is aware of the size and scope of the rapid tourism development that is taking place in the current world and wants to gain the skills and experience to participate in debates regarding the same, this course of Sustainable Tourism: Rethinking the future will be best suited to you. Provided by Wageningen University, Sustainable Tourism: Rethinking the Future training course challenges the candidates to freely participate in class discussions and learn about the perspectives of their peers. They will be indulging in the study of various areas such as new developments in the field of tourism which includes Urban Overtourism, Digital Nomadism, Ecotourism and Accessible Tourism.

The designers of the Sustainable Tourism: Rethinking the Future certification course understand that the pandemic has caused harm to the tourism economy and hence aim to educate the masses about the effects that COVID-19 has on tourists as well as their behaviour. Within a span of 9 weeks, the candidates will be well-versed with the ideas of sustainable tourism. EdX gives two options for learners to join the course; verified and free auit tracks. In the free audit track, the learners will be provided access only for a limited period. 

Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia (CEMCA) has led India’s Community Radio Movement for 15 years. However, the sector faces shortcomings in terms of lack of knowledge about community radio and its various aspects. The Radio Enabled Learning Course on Community Radio programme helps fill the gap by familiarising you with its licensing procedures, structure, ideologies, sustainability, broadcasting formats, broadcast codes, etc. 

CEMCA offers this course along with two institutes. Apeejay Stya University, Gurugram delivers the Community Radio certificate programme in Hindi. Sri Sankara College of Arts and Science, Kancheepuram, extends the course in Tamil.

The course curriculum is extensive and uses PPT and audio format to teach you. You will learn about the basics and advanced concepts in Community Radio. The Radio Enabled Learning Course on Community Radio syllabus also focuses on radio’s historical background, community radio’s application process, the community radio set-up process, its policy and governance, best practices, and more.

This Community Radio programme utilises an exciting audio format and takes a conversational approach to teach, making it easier to grasp concepts. Besides, you will learn through a musical rendition of topics and participate in audio evaluations when a chapter concludes.

Airfare and Ticketing are an essential part of the travel and tourism industry. The domain of airfare and ticketing generates a lot of opportunities for beginners as well as for experienced people. The Airfare and Ticketing certification course is provided by the University of Delhi and The bird academy, which is the leading organization in travel and tourism. The course is designed with the aim of preparing candidates who are skilled and professional to work in the domain of airfare and ticketing. 

Airfare and Ticketing training shall be delivered by industry experts for the comprehensive development of the learner. The candidates shall be trained extensively in online and offline modes. The practical training of the course will guide the candidate to gain proficiency in the job roles and responsibilities required for becoming a part of the industry. The candidate shall also receive Airfare and Ticketing certification from the University of Delhi and The bird academy. The course can prove to be career-defining for the candidates. 

The airport is at work 24*7 with many people either traveling, working, or maintaining their stores. It sometimes becomes the busiest place because of the crowd and constant arrivals and departures of flights. The need for airport management is thus an important factor to balance everything and supervise the peaceful working of airports. Authorities hire managers to seek the managed workflow. The course of airport management is an initiative by The University of Delhi and The Bird Academy which is a leading travel and technology company for the learners who are keen to be a part of the airport management system. 

Airport Management training shall be conducted by the experts and aims for the overall development of the learner. The duration of the course is 2 months and the candidate will be trained both in offline and online mode. The practical training of the course shall help the candidate to grab a firm understanding of the job role and requirements. The candidate will also receive Airport Management certification from the providers of the course, and this would help them to latch onto the lucrative job opportunities. 

Do you have a strong passion for travelling? If yes, then you might be interested to learn how the travel and tourism industry works. Introduction to the Travel and Tourism Industry: Passport to the World Course by Future Learn explores this globally-popular industry as well as the key trends and brands that constitute it. The programme curriculum dives deep into the complete process of travelling and everything that goes into it. 

The Introduction to the Travel and Tourism Industry: Passport to the World programme helps candidates get familiar with hospitality, hotel business, food, and other critical aspects of tourism. It also touches upon the impact of social media on the tourism industry and how it provides feedback. Besides, this course is a gateway to a lucrative career in the tourism industry, giving travelling enthusiasts a chance to explore their passion from a professional standpoint.

Furthermore, the Global Travel and Tourism Partnership (GTTP) has developed this course, curated by industry experts and top-tier educators. To facilitate a convenient learning experience, individual learners and teachers can construct their schedules. 

This Nutrition for a Healthy and Sustainable Lifestyle training is an eight weeks online course. This syllabus was designed and created by DoaneX University and offered through the EDX platform. Lisa Schmidt explains this online course.

An introduction to the fundamental principles of human nutrition, with a focus on nutrients, food sources, and the function of nutrients in the human body. Nutritional needs are addressed throughout the life span, along with the influence of cultural, psychological, and physiological dimensions. Understand basic nutrition terminology, such as macronutrients (protein, fat, and carbohydrates). Recognise and discuss the health advantages of whole food plant-based nutrition. Use mindful eating to promote healthy eating and weight maintenance. Explain the effect of processed foods, fast food, and junk food on personal nutrition; comprehend the relationship between food and our moods.

Candidates will have the option to enroll in the free audit track that offers limited access or they can choose and upgrade to the paid version which is called the verified track.

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By enrolling in the Tourism and Travel Management course, which is created around one of the world's head objections, Queensland in Australia, you will encounter difficulties, and arrangements, intelligent of the constantly changing worldwide travel industry and travel industry. The travel industry is a yearning for a large number of individuals all around the world and has demonstrated to be a profoundly versatile area, which is imperative to numerous economies.

The Tourism and Travel Management certification course will furnish you with meaningful experiences in the administration challenges confronting objections and administrators. It will show you the legitimate strides to follow for research-educated goals. The course contains seven modules, with every module co-convened by at least two master scholastics. Created in the organization with Tourism and Events Queensland, the legal promoting expert for the travel industry in Queensland, a few modules have been shot on the spot across Queensland's chief travel industry objections. The Tourism and Travel Management course includes contextual investigations of driving the travel industry and friendliness organizations and meetings with noticeable industry experts. Also, you'll get with public area authorities speaking to the government, top industry bodies, objective administration and promoting associations, lodgings, and resorts, attractions, visit administrators, transport, and nearby networks.

You can pursue the programme in two modes, namely, verified and audit. In the free audit mode, you can get a limited period of access to the course. 

The Professional Certificate in Tourism and Travel Agency Management consists of a mix of excellent case studies in a unique collaboration with Tourism & Events Queensland. The University of Queensland is the edX partner for this certification in Travel & Tourism agency management.

The participants will get a bird’ eye view of the building blocks that come together to create a successful travel agency. The management principles unique to the tourism industry are discussed in detail during the program. Moreover, strategies to address the challenges faced by travel operators will be addressed suitably.

This Tourism and Travel Agency Management certification is served at a self-paced learning model across 7 weeks. It’s an introductory-level course and thus, the concepts on offer can be understood fairly well by people from all walks of life. Moreover, experienced tourism practitioners will lead the classes, imparting industry-leading strategies.

The Research Methods in Tourism Studies course by Future Learn will take you through an exploration of tourism and travel, and how to conduct efficient research in the field. The programme is primarily designed for individuals looking to research the tourism industry. The curriculum covers topics such as different types of research, data analysis for research, current trends in tourism research.

To consolidate your knowledge, you will also need to write your very own research thesis, or build a consultancy project. By the end of the Research Methods in Tourism Studies programme, students will be adept in basic methods of hospitality research. 

To get the Research Methods in Tourism Studies certificate upon finishing the programme, students can buy the upgraded version of the course. With the upgraded access, you can also access the training as long as Future Learn hosts it. Future Learn provides this course alongside Nankai University, which is a college of tourism and service management based in China. The video lectures are mentored by erudite faculty currently working in the partner university.

This world of tourism today is booming. It has become necessary for the learners to know what impact tourism holds towards the conservation of these world heritage sites. Candidates willing to learn about these impacts and factors are welcome to join the Culture and Tourism course provided by FutureLearn to gain a deeper insight into the legal frameworks, procedures, and practices that can be used for identifying as well as managing our world heritage sites. In addition to these, the candidates will learn about the impact of globalisation, commodification, power, authenticity, and representation on tourism and cultural heritage. The candidates will be able to discover the real-life issues that arise in the fields of tourism management of cultural and heritage sites by making use of case studies from all around the world, especially Asia. 

The candidates will be able to discover the different reasons and ways about how the tourists interact with the heritage sites.

This hospitality/tourism industry-based beginner-level course on Introduction to the hospitality and tourism industry is apt for learners who desire to understand and explore the career opportunities experienced in these industries. This online certification is offered by edX, an online education provider, in association with the University of Maryland's Eastern Shore (UME) and the University System of Maryland (USM). The program offers two learning methods: free audit sessions and paid verified sessions. This course is under the guidance of expert faculties members of both UME and USM and follows an intricate and comprehensive curriculum. This self-paced online program is packed with benefits that are both career-oriented and academic centers.

This Business & Management course on the Hospitality/Tourism industry offers the students detailed teachings on various concepts along with application skills such as discussing features and challenges of the industries, Hospitality jargon and phrases, exploring different job opportunities like event planning, tour operations, food services and so on. One can find two tracks of study, one is the audit mode and the other is the verified track. Both the tracks are self-paced but in the audit track, the student will only get a chance to complete the course for a limited period free of cost. On the other hand, the candidates will be getting a chance to view the course materials for an unlimited period but with some fees.