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Altarius Moody
Director
American Tobacco Campus, room 009
919-536-7200, ext. 4318
moodya@durhamtech.edu

START Careers in Hotel in Lodging (Continuing Education)

Short Term

Developed by the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI), the START program provides students with real-world knowledge and skills needed for a long-term career in the lodging industry. START (Skills, Tasks, and Results Training) provides training for all divisions of a lodging operation, including front desk, reservations, housekeeping, bell services, restaurant service, banquet setup, and more. This is the only hospitality training curriculum endorsed by the American Hotel & Lodging Association and is supported by its network of more than 10,000 hotel owners.

Students who successfully complete the START program may earn up to five industry-recognized and portable professional certifications. Textbooks are included in the tuition cost. If a student has a ServSafe Managers Certification and it is current, not expired, the ServSafe Managers fee will be deducted from the cost of tuition.

Financial Assistance

This program qualifies for Financial Assistance.

Email hospitality@durhamtech.edu for questions regarding programs or courses.

Register

Courses starting on July 1 or later will be open for registration on July 1. Students planning to register for courses with prerequisites should contact the program director to learn how to submit them ahead of time.

HOS-4040A START Careers in Hotel and Lodging

Developed by the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI), the START program provides students with real-world knowledge and skills needed for a long-term career in the lodging industry. START (Skills, Tasks, and Results Training) provides training for all divisions of a lodging operation, including front desk, reservations, housekeeping, bell services, restaurant service, banquet setup, and more. This is the only hospitality training curriculum endorsed by the American Hotel & Lodging Association and is supported by its network of more than 10,000 hotel owners. Students who successfully complete the START program may earn up to five industry-recognized and portable professional certifications. Please email hospitality@durhamtech.edu for questions regarding the program or upcoming courses.
How to Register

Cost:

$ 511.25

Credit Hours:

0

Contact Hours:

210.00
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Short Term

(12 months or less)

START Careers in Hotel in Lodging (Continuing Education)

Long Term

(More than 12 months)

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