About
Working as a caterer allows you to help people celebrate some of the most important milestones and moments in their lives. Seeing the smile on a client’s face after a successful meal is priceless.
If you’re looking for a new career as a caterer, then this online Food & Beverage Management course is for you. Owning a successful catering or party planning business requires an understanding of food, beverages, and customer service. This course will give you these basics of the industry, including menu planning and pricing, product development, beverage service laws and regulations, and marketing yourself.
So sign up today and learn how to serve up satisfied customers in Food and Beverage Management.
Requirements
International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Lessons
Module 1: Food service Management
- Introduction to foodservice industry
- Responsible foodservice
- Food service procedures
- Event planning
- Marketing yourself
Module 2: Catering
- Scale and size
- Product & service development
- Menu planning & pricing
- Working with the client
- Culture & cuisine
Module 3: Nutrition
- Introduction to nutrition
- Keeping cuisine healthy
- Remaining health conscious
- Sustainable foods
Module 4: Beverage Management
- Beverage service laws and regulations
- Beverage trends
- Pricing and purchasing
- Basics of beer, wine, and liquor
Module 5: Product Development
- Understanding ingredients
- Analyzing demand and need
- Market research
- Tapping into trends
- Understanding your product
Career
Who is this course for?
This is a career that is great for people who:
- Love to work with others
- Enjoy the satisfaction that comes from making others happy
- Love food, beverages, and the culture that surrounds their service
- Is patient, smart, and quick on their feet
Career path
After you complete this course, you could:
- Start a career in the food and beverage industry
- Open your own catering company
- Increase your knowledge and skills, impress your bosses and earn a promotion or raise
- Become a more well-rounded employee
Certification
You will be required to complete each lesson in full, and answer exams at the end of each course module. If your pass rate exceeds 55% on each exam then you are eligible to access a certificate of achievement or other accreditation options to recognize your achievement.
Most of our courses will earn you credits through Continuing Education (CE) / Continuing Professional Development (CPD). CE/CPD points are accepted and recognized by professional member bodies and academic institutions across the US and internationally.
All courses are accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (www.icoes.org) and the The International Association of Private Career Colleges (www.iapcc.org). When successfully completing a course, students can choose to purchase an ICOES certificate that recognizes the achievement, from this third-party institution.
Creator
Matthew Kimmel
Expertise: Education, Business, Job Training, Personal Health
Matt Kimmel is a professional educator and writer who specializes in writing about education, travel, personal health, business, and job training. As an English teacher, Matt enjoys introducing new material to his students, making it entertaining and accessible to all. It is this love of connecting with people that makes his writing unique and effective. His experiences with his students has prepared him to adjust his instruction to engage students of all age-levels, skill-levels, and levels of English language acquisition. Matt brings all of these experiences to his writing to give it richness, depth, and authenticity.
Food & Beverage Management 
10175 Students. ICOES Accredited. IAPCC and CPD Certified.
10175 Students.
ICOES Accredited.
IAPCC and CPD Certified.
About
Working as a caterer allows you to help people celebrate some of the most important milestones and moments in their lives. Seeing the smile on a client’s face after a successful meal is priceless.
If you’re looking for a new career as a caterer, then this online Food & Beverage Management course is for you. Owning a successful catering or party planning business requires an understanding of food, beverages, and customer service. This course will give you these basics of the industry, including menu planning and pricing, product development, beverage service laws and regulations, and marketing yourself.
So sign up today and learn how to serve up satisfied customers in Food and Beverage Management.
Requirements
International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Lessons
Module 1: Food service Management
- Introduction to foodservice industry
- Responsible foodservice
- Food service procedures
- Event planning
- Marketing yourself
Module 2: Catering
- Scale and size
- Product & service development
- Menu planning & pricing
- Working with the client
- Culture & cuisine
Module 3: Nutrition
- Introduction to nutrition
- Keeping cuisine healthy
- Remaining health conscious
- Sustainable foods
Module 4: Beverage Management
- Beverage service laws and regulations
- Beverage trends
- Pricing and purchasing
- Basics of beer, wine, and liquor
Module 5: Product Development
- Understanding ingredients
- Analyzing demand and need
- Market research
- Tapping into trends
- Understanding your product
Career
Who is this course for?
This is a career that is great for people who:
- Love to work with others
- Enjoy the satisfaction that comes from making others happy
- Love food, beverages, and the culture that surrounds their service
- Is patient, smart, and quick on their feet
Career path
After you complete this course, you could:
- Start a career in the food and beverage industry
- Open your own catering company
- Increase your knowledge and skills, impress your bosses and earn a promotion or raise
- Become a more well-rounded employee
Creator
Matthew Kimmel
Expertise: Education, Business, Job Training, Personal Health
Matt Kimmel is a professional educator and writer who specializes in writing about education, travel, personal health, business, and job training. As an English teacher, Matt enjoys introducing new material to his students, making it entertaining and accessible to all. It is this love of connecting with people that makes his writing unique and effective. His experiences with his students has prepared him to adjust his instruction to engage students of all age-levels, skill-levels, and levels of English language acquisition. Matt brings all of these experiences to his writing to give it richness, depth, and authenticity.