Hospitality, Travel, and Tourism

Master the art of grilling in this fun and flavorful class. Whether you're firing up a gas or charcoal grill, you'll learn essential techniques for temperature control, searing, and flare-up management. Discover how to season and marinate meats, seafood, and veggies for maximum flavor, and practice safe food handling and grilling practices. By the end of this course, you'll be able to grill various foods to perfection and create mouthwatering meals. 

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• Safely operate grills, control temperature, and effectively manage flare-ups.
• Apply marinades, rubs, and seasoning blends to enhance flavor and tenderness.
• Grill cooked meats, seafood, and vegetables with proper doneness, sear marks, and smoky flavor.
• Follow safe grilling practices, including proper food storage, handling, and temperature monitoring.

Elevate your cooking with essential techniques for preparing healthy, flavorful meals. This comprehensive certificate course emphasizes fundamental skills and knowledge in creating nutritious alternatives to everyday dishes. You’ll explore topics such as knife skills, proper cut measurements, kitchen safety, food buying principles, and temperature controls while learning to prepare delicious, balanced meals. A key focus will be a deeper understanding of nutrition, wellness, and the essential nutrients that fuel the body.

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• Review kitchen safety and food handling best practices.
• Demonstrate proper knife skills for efficient and precise food prep.
• Practice mise en place (organizing and prepping ingredients) for smooth cooking.
• Compare and contrast the nutritional and health value of various foods and preparation methods.
• Prepare a variety of vegetables, grains, and starches in healthy and creative ways.

Elevate your cooking with essential techniques for preparing healthy, flavorful meals. This comprehensive certificate course emphasizes fundamental skills and knowledge in creating nutritious alternatives to everyday dishes. You’ll explore topics such as knife skills, proper cut measurements, kitchen safety, food buying principles, and temperature controls while learning to prepare delicious, balanced meals. A key focus will be a deeper understanding of nutrition, wellness, and the essential nutrients that fuel the body.

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• Review kitchen safety and food handling best practices.
• Demonstrate proper knife skills for efficient and precise food prep.
• Practice mise en place (organizing and prepping ingredients) for smooth cooking.
• Compare and contrast the nutritional and health value of various foods and preparation methods.
• Prepare a variety of vegetables, grains, and starches in healthy and creative ways.

This course provides an overview of the principles of food microbiology, important food-borne diseases, standards enforced by food service regulatory agencies, and applied measures for preventing food-borne diseases and other microbiological problems. It also covers the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) system. Completion of this course rewards the opportunity to test for a ServSafe® certification.

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Turn Your Passion for Events into a Thriving Career!

Do you love bringing people together and creating unforgettable experiences? Whether it’s a wedding, a high-energy corporate conference, or an intimate celebration, event planners make it all happen!

In our Event Planning Certificate Program, you’ll gain the essential skills to design, organize, and manage seamless events from start to finish. Through hands-on planning project and real-world applications, you'll master everything from budgeting and logistics to vendor coordination and creative design.

We offer two Event Planning Certificate courses:

• Event Planning Certificate I
• Event Planning Certificate II

Event Planning Certificate I

Course Number: EVT-300 

Start your event planning journey!

Are you ready to turn your passion for planning into a rewarding career?

Event Planning Certificate I at Prince George’s Community College is the perfect starting point for anyone looking to break into the exciting world of event planning. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to event planning fundamentals, covering everything from event design and budgeting to venue selection and time management.

Key Learning Competencies:

• Event Planning Fundamentals – Gain a workable crash course knowledge in event planning and understand the key principles that drive successful events.
• Types of Events – Explore the differences between corporate, social, cultural, and other event types, and learn how to plan for each unique setting.
• Creative Event Concepts & Themes – Develop innovative event themes and concepts to create engaging and memorable experiences.
• Budget and Cost Control – Learn how to create detailed budgets, implement cost-control strategies, and ensure financial efficiency in event planning.
• Venue Selection & Layout Design – Identify and evaluate potential venues. Discuss working with hotels and other vendors to create RFPs and understand the importance of aesthetics, layout, and functional event design for a seamless experience.
• Time and Resource Management – Master the art of organizing, scheduling, and prioritizing event details to ensure smooth execution.

This course is perfect for aspiring event planners, career changers, or anyone interested in learning the essentials of the industry. Upon successful completion, students can continue their education with Event Planning Certificate II (EVT-301) to gain advanced skills and earn a college-issued Certificate of Completion in Event Planning.

Students may be required to participate in a site visit to the venue as part of this class. Students are responsible for transportation to and from site visits until further notice.

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Event Planning Certificate II

Course Number: EVT-301

Master the Art of Event Execution!

Take your event planning skills to the next level with Event Planning Certificate II at Prince George’s Community College! This advanced course is designed for those ready to dive deeper into managing vendors and marketing events and ensuring flawless execution. Whether planning corporate meetings, weddings, social gatherings, or community festivals, this course will equip you with the tools and confidence to make every event successful.

Key Learning Competencies:

• Vendor Management – Master coordinating with caterers, entertainers, decorators, and service providers to bring your event vision to life.
• Event Marketing & Promotion – Learn how to attract attendees, boost engagement, and create buzz through strategic marketing, technology tools (such as social media), and promotional techniques.
• “Day Of” Execution – Develop essential skills to troubleshoot last-minute challenges, manage event logistics, and ensure a flawless guest experience.

Through hands-on activities, case studies, and expert insights, you’ll gain the confidence to take on any event professionally and creatively. 

Students may be required to participate in a site visit to the venue as part of this class. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from site-visits until further notice.

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Course Name: Hospitality Guest Services

Course Number: HSM-716

The Key to Outstanding Hospitality Service!

In this Hospitality customer service course, registrants will understand the fundamental principles of providing exceptional customer service to guests in the hospitality industry.  Students will study the 7 Key Elements of Service: Authenticity, Intuition, Empathy, Delivery, Follow-through, and taking the Initiative to Delight all guests.

Students will apply service concepts to communicate with a diverse population of guests effectively.  Students will implement customer service strategies to anticipate guests' needs, improve service quality, and create memorable experiences.

Upon completing this course, students can earn a Gold Star Customer Service industry certificate from the American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI).  

Key Learning Competencies:

• Summarize the 7 Key Elements of Service
• Identify the diverse needs and expectations of customers.
• Communicate with guests by effectively listening.
• Create memorable guest experiences through the anticipation of guests' needs.
• Implement strategies for resolving guest complaints.
• Utilize customer feedback to improve service quality and customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrate a professional attitude and appearance, contributing to a positive customer service environment.

Course Name: Servsafe Certification

Course Number: HSM-655

Protect your guests with ServSafe!                                                     

This course provides an overview of the principles of food microbiology, critical food-borne diseases, standards enforced by food service regulatory agencies, and applied measures for preventing food-borne diseases and other microbiological problems. It also describes the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) system. Completion of this course rewards the opportunity to test for a ServSafe® certification. 

Textbook with test scantron Required:

You can call the bookstore at 301-546-0912 if you need more information.

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Embark on Your Journey to a Career in Travel & Tourism!

Ready to turn your passion for travel into a thriving career? Prince George’s Community College offers an exciting Travel and Tourism Certificate Program for aspiring travel professionals. Whether you're a travel planner, agency owner, agent, or independent contractor, this program equips you with the knowledge and skills to navigate the world of travel planning.

This comprehensive course is split into Part 1 and Part 2, totaling 32 hours of dynamic learning. You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of IATA and CLIA qualifications, giving you the tools to practice as a certified travel agent and excel in the growing travel and tourism industry.

Start your adventure with us—explore the world and open the door to endless opportunities!

TVL-306: Travel and Tourism Certificate, Part 1

Students will have a working knowledge of expectations to get into the travel industry, working with hotels, airlines, cruises, and other industry partners. Students will learn the fundamentals of geography for travel agents, using online techniques for travel. This course will include offsite visits to venues such as hotels and travel and tourism agencies within the region. Students must complete Parts 1 and 2 to receive a certificate.

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TVL-307 Travel and Tourism Certificate, Part 2

 The travel and tourism certificate introduces students to the world of travel and the steps to becoming a travel agent. Students will have a working knowledge of expectations to get into the travel industry, working with hotels, airlines, cruises, and other industry partners. Students will learn the fundamentals of sales and marketing techniques for travel and packaging your tours and cruises. This course will include offsite visits to venues such as hotels and travel and tourism agencies within the region.

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