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Trainings

 

GPHA offers training courses led by experienced facilitators at discounted prices! We are the Educational Institute (EI) local chapter designee of the American Hotel and Lodging Association, which allows us to offer the Institute's courses to our members at reduced rates. Many of the EI Courses can be taken in a series which will lead to a hospitality certificate or diploma. The EI Seminars can be self-led or led by a member of the GPHA staff. GPHA has a substantial library of videos and DVDs which are available for loan to our members.

 

ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification

In partnership with the Pennsylvania Restaurant Association, GPHA is offering their members the National Restaurant Association's One-Day Servsafe ® Certification program. Click here for dates, times, locations and registration. Be sure to indicate in the comment box that you are a GPHA member to receive a rate of $150.

 

Our Philadelphia

A guest service seminar designed to educate and train front-line employees in the basics in service excellence: recommending to guests what to do while in the city, where to go and providing directions on how to get there, team building, recognizing guests needs, how the tourism industry plays a major role in the position, consideration of co-workers, as well as what it takes to advance and of course SMILE!

 

CPR/First Aid Training Certification

This course will cover infant, child and adult CPR, handling first aid emergencies, bloodborne pathogens training, and rescue choking techniques. Participants who successfully complete the skills performance and written exam will receive a one year course completion card.

 

TIPS Bartending certification

This certification program helps to assure that your front-of-the-house staff is prepared for every situation. It will outline effective responsible alcohol service practices for all front-of-the house staff including bartenders, waiters, hosts, bussers, security and valets that may need to prevent and/or deal with intoxication. 

 

Educational Institute Courses
If you do not see a course listed, call us! We can work with you on practically any training course.

 

Accounting
Basic Hotel and Restaurant Accounting

Accounting for Hospitality Managers

Hospitality Purchasing Management

 

Operations

Managing Front Office Operations

Housekeeping Management

Security and Loss Prevention Management

 

Sales & Marketing

Hospitality Sales & Marketing

Tourism and the Hospitality Industry


Food and Beverage

Food & Beverage Management

Managing Beverage Service

Bar & Beverage Management

 

Human Resources

Hospitality Today: An Introduction

Supervision in the Hospitality Industry

Training and Development for the Hospitality Industry

Managing Hospitality Human Resources

Understanding Hospitality Law

Educational Institute Seminars
In addition to the training seminars and courses that the Hotel Association offers throughout the year, we also have ready-to-lead training programs and videotapes that can be loaned for a nominal fee. Select from the topics below or click here to see a full list of descriptions.

 

Guest Services

Welcome Home: Superior Skills for Valet, Door and Bell Staff

Front Office: Guest Service Professionalism

Customers for Keeps: Providing Exceptional Guest Service

Going the Extra Mile: Service Skills for Front Desk Employees

 

Food and Beverage

C.A.R.E.: Controlling Alcohol Risks Effectively

R.A.M.P.: Responsible Alcohol Management Program

 

Housekeeping

G.R.E.A.T.: Guest Room Exceptional Attendant Training

 

Human Resources

Hospitality Communication: Interacting with Confidence

Tackling Turnover: Keep Good People Once You Get Them

Making Diversity Work

Building High-Energy Teams

Time Management: Stop the Clock

 

Security

Lodging SAFE (Security Awareness for Everyone)