Duration: 12 Weeks (Including Industry Placement)

Delivery Partners: Docklands Academy London & Africa Growth Initiative

Course Fee: £5,000 (Includes Tuition, Industry Placement, Accommodation, and Learning Materials)

Target Audience: International participants aspiring to build successful careers or start businesses in hospitality and tourism.

Course Overview

The Global Hospitality and Tourism Innovation Program is designed to equip international students with practical skills, industry knowledge, and entrepreneurial insight to access high-paying roles or launch their own ventures in the global hospitality and tourism industry. This 12-week program combines immersive classroom learning, hands-on workshops, exciting field trips, and real-world industry placements in UK establishments.

At the end of the program, the top three students will each receive a £5,000 grant to kickstart their own business or project in the sector.

Key Features

• Practical, interactive lessons from industry experts
• Field trips to luxury hotels, restaurants, and tourist attractions
• Business startup workshops with real entrepreneurs
• 4-week guaranteed UK-based industry placement
• Access to mentors and guest speakers from the hospitality sector
• Pitch competition with funding support for top business ideas

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will:

• Gain a deep understanding of global hospitality and tourism operations
• Learn customer service excellence and hospitality innovation
• Develop business and financial planning skills
• Understand the use of technology and sustainability in hospitality
• Build confidence to pursue high-paying roles or start own business

Course Structure

Weeks 1–2: Foundations of Hospitality and Tourism

• Introduction to global hospitality and tourism sectors
• Guest experience and customer service excellence
• Understanding culture and communication in international tourism

Weeks 3–4: Hospitality Operations & Technology

• Hotel and restaurant management essentials
• Using booking, POS, and CRM software systems
• Innovations in food service, accommodation, and events

Weeks 5–6: Tourism Marketing & Sustainable Practices

• Branding and marketing strategies for tourism
• Social media and digital storytelling
• Eco-tourism and responsible hospitality management

Weeks 7–8: Entrepreneurship and Business Development

• How to start a tourism or hospitality business
• Financial literacy, budgeting, and funding sources
• Writing a winning business plan

Weeks 9–12: Industry Placement & Pitch Preparation

• 4-week placement with partner hotels, restaurants and travel firms
• Weekly reflection and mentoring sessions
• Final project: Business pitch to a panel of industry professionals

Assessment

• Group projects and individual presentations
• Business plan development
• Reflective journals during placement
• Final pitch and business idea evaluation

Business Start-Up Grant

• The top three students will each receive a £5,000 business grant to support the launch of their business or entrepreneurial project.
• Winners will be selected based on business viability, innovation, and impact potential.

Support Provided

• Fully furnished shared accommodation
• Daily mentorship and career advice
• Networking with professionals and business owners

Why Join This Program?

• A life-changing opportunity to train, explore, and build your future in the UK
• Direct access to high-paying job opportunities and business networks
• A platform to express your creativity and potential
• Affordable, all-inclusive package with real investment in your future

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply online through the official Africa Growth Initiative website or contact Dr Temitope or send the enquiry to info@docklandsacademy.co.uk. Early applications are encouraged due to limited spaces.