Front Office Specialist
Certificate of Achievement Hospitality, Travel, and Tourism · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
These courses have been recommended by industry to provide essential preparation to supervise and manage within operational areas in a hotel. Courses have been organized to provide understanding of techniques and knowledge necessary in developing effective leadership and decision-making skills and successful communication among all departments contributing to positive guest experiences. The curriculum was developed with guidance from an advisory council of hospitality professionals who rank skills and knowledge required in the hospitality industry. Upon completion of the program there are employment opportunities with competitive salary.
Program Outcome
Program Learning Outcomes
- The outcome for the certificate of achievement is to prepare students for employment within the front office and operational support areas of a hotel.
Requirements
Review Certificate Requirements.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| HTT A105 | Passport to Success | 3 |
| HTT A110 | Hotel Front Office Operations | 3 |
| HTT A118 | Hospitality Accounting | 3 |
| HTT A130 | Cultural Tourism | 3 |
| HTT A131 | Computer Reservation Systems - SABRE | 3 |
| HTT A135 | Homeland Security | 3 |
| HTT A140 | Revenue Management | 3 |
| HTT A150 | Travel and Tourism Career Development | 3 |
| HTT A180 | Enhancing Guest Service | 3 |
| HTT A185 | Interviewing and Professional Development | 3 |
| HTT A227 | Hotel Internship | 4 |
| HTT A240 | Hospitality and Toursim Marketing | 3 |
| HTT A284 | Leadership and Strategic Management | 3 |
| HTT A285 | Hospitality Operations | 3 |
| Total Units | 43 | |
Front Office Specialist Suggested Electives
HTT A138 Sharing the Travel Experience
HTT A199 Current Issues in Hospitality, Travel and Tourism
HTT A299 Certified Travel Associate
Program Sequence
Program Sequence
These sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing.
Some courses in this program may be offered once per academic year.
Year 1
| Semester 1 | Units |
|---|---|
| HTT A110 | Hotel Front Office Operations |
| HTT A130 | Cultural Tourism |
| HTT A150 | Travel and Tourism Career Development |
| HTT A180 | Enhancing Guest Service |
| Units |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| HTT A118 |
| HTT A131 |
| HTT A135 |
| HTT A140 |
Year 2
| Semester 1 |
|---|
| HTT A105 |
| HTT A240 |
| HTT A284 |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| HTT A185 |
| HTT A227 |
| HTT A285 |