The Educational Institute offers over 30 hospitality management courses, available through traditional home study (correspondence courses) or online through our CourseLine® program. Students can take individual courses or work toward a 5-course Area of Specialization, 8-course Hospitality Operations Certificate, or 12-course Hospitality Management Diploma or Food and Beverage Management Diploma using either program, or a combination of traditional and online courses.
To discover which study method best suits your needs, take our eLearning quiz. For more information on computer requirements for CourseLine®, click here.
Still not sure which method is right for you? Click here for a comparison of the two Distance Learning options.
You can use our convenient online enrollment application to apply for either traditional Distance Learning courses or CourseLine®. Click here to begin.
Back in 1953, the Educational Institute of the American Hotel & Lodging Association was founded for the purpose of training and educating professionals in the hotel industry. Faculty members at Mississippi State University worked with hospitality leaders to develop the first hospitality home-study curriculum for mid-level managers. The first course materials for the new program were mailed to one Mingo Lamberti at the Fort Des Moines Hotel in Iowa.
In the 50 years since then, countless thousands of people around the world have completed EI's Distance Learning courses. The program has grown from individual courses to a broad spectrum of curriculum options, including seven Areas of Specialization, a Hospitality Operations Certificate, and two Management Diplomas. One of these programs may be just what you are seeking to begin or to advance your career in the hospitality industry.
Our staff is ready to help you as you join the ranks of those who have benefited from an EI education. Congratulations on taking the first step toward a brighter future in an exciting career field.
Note: AH&LA's Educational Foundation offers scholarships to qualified individuals. Click here
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An EI tradition for 50 years
