Diploma or Certificates?

A guide to choosing your path at TISOH

Congratulations! You’re interested in pursuing a rewarding career in hospitality with The International School of Hospitality (TISOH) in Las Vegas, Nevada. So which will you choose, a diploma or professional certificates? At TISOH, you have several options available to you when it comes to your path in hospitality education. TISOH offers two different diploma options, as well as 13 different professional certifications to choose from. Here we offer a guide to help you choose. Still have questions? Give us a call! Contact us today to have our helpful representatives walk you through your choices, answer your questions, and help get you on your way to the hospitality education you desire. 

Diploma Options

Diploma in Hospitality Operations (DHO)

Executive Diploma in Hospitality Operations (EDHO)

TISOH’s diploma programs offer you a comprehensive, thorough hospitality education. Choose the DHO program if you are just starting out in your hospitality career, and go beyond the basics of hospitality through a combination of professional instruction and industry externships that provide first-hand experience. A 360 clock-hour program, consisting of 33 quarter credits, the DHO can typically be achieved in 11 months. If you already have experience in the hospitality industry, consider the EDHO program. The EDHO is for students who already have at least 2 years of supervisory experience in hospitality. Consisting of five required courses, EDHO students learn high-level managerial skills in hospitality leadership, human resources management, data-driven decision making, marketing and sales fundamentals, and revenue management and analytics. The EDHO is a 315 clock-hour program, consisting of 31.5 quarter credits. Both diploma options offer students TISOH’s CAREERsuite of personalized services including assistance in career placement, resume writing, interviewing skills, networking opportunities, counseling and more. 

Certificate Options

Meeting and Events Catering

Art of Food and Beverage

Wedding Coordination and Design

Conference Management and Event Planning

Exhibition and Tradeshow Management

Event Design and Production

Hotel Operations

Professional Presence in Hospitality

Art of Concierge

Hospitality Marketing and Sales

Hospitality Leadership and Management

Hospitality Human Resources

Hospitality Revenue Management and Analytics

If you are looking for an option that allows you to develop specific skills and knowledge, TISOH’s certificate programs may be the right choice for you. With professional certificates you can enhance your skills, expand your knowledge base, and further your career. TISOH’s certificate programs are single-topic and focused, yet thorough in scope. You can customize your education by choosing the certificate programs that match your interest and the area in which you are looking to specialize. Earning professional certificates through TISOH increases your competitive advantage, demonstrating to potential employers your high level of understanding, initiative, and focus. 

Whether you choose to pursue a diploma, or individual certificates, you will be well on your way to a successful hospitality career with training from TISOH. Visit our modern Las Vegas campus to understand why TISOH is considered a leader in hospitality education and training. Speak with our dedicated, passionate, and experienced faculty, and see how much you have to gain from their expertise. Visit our student lounge or design lab, and be inspired to become an innovative visionary as well. With TISOH, you will not only learn the most cutting edge knowledge and skills, you will also benefit from TISOH’s network of industry partners and connections. TISOH offers you the best in hospitality education, contact us today to get started!