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Hospitality management programs in Orlando, Florida

11 hospitality management programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

4 schools offer these hospitality management programs with classes in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford area, and every one is approved for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did. One school runs 5 of these 11 programs, so the typical figures lean heavily on its prices and results.

Lodging managers make sure guests have a pleasant stay and that a hotel or other lodging runs well. Some start with a high school diploma and several years of hotel work; an associate degree or certificate in hotel, restaurant or hospitality management can qualify you at smaller properties.1

In Orlando, 5 of the 11 programs take students without a high school diploma and 6 ask for a diploma or equivalent.

By kind, the 11 programs here are restaurant and food service management certificate or course (6 programs), hospitality and hotel management certificate or course (3 programs) and event planning certificate or course (2 programs).

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All 18 hospitality management programs in Florida, including online programs

How much do hospitality management programs cost in Orlando?

$2,228 to $3,219 is what most hospitality management programs in Orlando cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 10 programs with a price. All of them: $449 to $3,506

In the typical program

Finished the program
Not enough data
3 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Working 6 months later
Not enough data
1 program reports it; a typical figure needs 5
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
1 program reports it; a typical figure needs 5
Length
15 to 44 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Orlando may also offer hospitality management programs. How these figures are made

Are there free hospitality management programs in Orlando?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 11 hospitality management programs in Orlando approved for WIOA funding

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11 programs

  • Event planning certificate or courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Event Planning Management

    Valencia College-CSCF

    Orlando

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Valencia College-CSCF, OrlandoEvent planning certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,665
    Program website, Event Planning Management at Valencia College-CSCF
    More details about Event Planning Management at Valencia College-CSCF
    Finished
    22%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $603
    Students counted
    40
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,665
    Program website, Event Planning Management at Valencia College-CSCF

  • Hospitality and hotel management certificate or courseHybridNo diploma needed

    Lodging Operations

    Orange Technical College - South Campus-CSCF

    Orlando

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Orange Technical College - South Campus-CSCF, OrlandoHospitality and hotel management certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,852
    Program website, Lodging Operations at Orange Technical College - South Campus-CSCF
    More details about Lodging Operations at Orange Technical College - South Campus-CSCF
    Finished
    94%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    20 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,167
    Students counted
    17
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,852
    Program website, Lodging Operations at Orange Technical College - South Campus-CSCF

  • Event planning certificate or courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Event Planning Management

    Seminole State College Of Florida-CSCF

    Sanford

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Seminole State College Of Florida-CSCF, SanfordEvent planning certificate or course · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$27,000
    Price if you pay yourself$3,506
    School website, Event Planning Management at Seminole State College Of Florida-CSCF
    More details about Event Planning Management at Seminole State College Of Florida-CSCF
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,753
    Length
    52 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    10
    Earned a year, estimated
    $27,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,506
    School website, Event Planning Management at Seminole State College Of Florida-CSCF

  • Restaurant and food service management certificate or courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Bar And Beverage Management

    Valencia College-CSCF

    Orlando

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Valencia College-CSCF, OrlandoRestaurant and food service management certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,220
    Program website, Bar And Beverage Management at Valencia College-CSCF
    More details about Bar And Beverage Management at Valencia College-CSCF
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 21 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $461
    Students counted
    24
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,220
    Program website, Bar And Beverage Management at Valencia College-CSCF

  • Restaurant and food service management certificate or courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Culinary Arts Management Operations

    Valencia College-CSCF

    Orlando

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Valencia College-CSCF, OrlandoRestaurant and food service management certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,591
    Program website, Culinary Arts Management Operations at Valencia College-CSCF
    More details about Culinary Arts Management Operations at Valencia College-CSCF
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    45 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $825
    Students counted
    13
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,591
    Program website, Culinary Arts Management Operations at Valencia College-CSCF

  • Restaurant and food service management certificate or courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Restaurant Food Services Management

    Valencia College-CSCF

    Orlando

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Valencia College-CSCF, OrlandoRestaurant and food service management certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,332
    Program website, Restaurant Food Services Management at Valencia College-CSCF
    More details about Restaurant Food Services Management at Valencia College-CSCF
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    44 weeks, 26 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,007
    Students counted
    10
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,332
    Program website, Restaurant Food Services Management at Valencia College-CSCF

  • Restaurant and food service management certificate or courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Hospitality & Restaurant Management

    Orange Technical College - South Campus-CSCF

    Orlando

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Orange Technical College - South Campus-CSCF, OrlandoRestaurant and food service management certificate or course · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$449
    School website, Hospitality & Restaurant Management at Orange Technical College - South Campus-CSCF
    More details about Hospitality & Restaurant Management at Orange Technical College - South Campus-CSCF
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    4 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $449
    School website, Hospitality & Restaurant Management at Orange Technical College - South Campus-CSCF

  • Restaurant and food service management certificate or courseHybridNo diploma needed

    Food And Beverage Specialist

    Seminole State College Of Florida-CSCF

    Sanford

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Seminole State College Of Florida-CSCF, SanfordRestaurant and food service management certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,253
    Program website, Food And Beverage Specialist at Seminole State College Of Florida-CSCF
    More details about Food And Beverage Specialist at Seminole State College Of Florida-CSCF
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 38 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,253
    Program website, Food And Beverage Specialist at Seminole State College Of Florida-CSCF

  • Restaurant and food service management certificate or courseHybridNo diploma needed

    Food And Beverage Operations

    Seminole State College Of Florida-CSCF

    Sanford

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Seminole State College Of Florida-CSCF, SanfordRestaurant and food service management certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,880
    Program website, Food And Beverage Operations at Seminole State College Of Florida-CSCF
    More details about Food And Beverage Operations at Seminole State College Of Florida-CSCF
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    18 weeks, 38 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,880
    Program website, Food And Beverage Operations at Seminole State College Of Florida-CSCF

  • Hospitality and hotel management certificate or courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Hotel Operations And Management

    Valencia College-CSCF

    Orlando

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Valencia College-CSCF, OrlandoHospitality and hotel management certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,332
    Program website, Hotel Operations And Management at Valencia College-CSCF
    More details about Hotel Operations And Management at Valencia College-CSCF
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    44 weeks, 26 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $745
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,332
    Program website, Hotel Operations And Management at Valencia College-CSCF

  • Hospitality and hotel management certificate or courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Hotel Administration

    Central Florida Urban League, Inc.-CSCF

    Orlando

    No diploma needed

    Central Florida Urban League, Inc.-CSCF, OrlandoHospitality and hotel management certificate or courseIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about Hotel Administration at Central Florida Urban League, Inc.-CSCF
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    4 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported

How to pay for hospitality management programs in Orlando

WIOA funding can pay for hospitality management programs in Orlando

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for hospitality management programs

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67

GI Bill for hospitality management programs

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Other training in Orlando

How hospitality management programs compare with the rest of food and hospitality across Florida: Culinary and hospitality programs in Florida

Where the Orlando hospitality management program numbers come from

Which Orlando hospitality management programs are on this list?

These are the hospitality management programs with classes in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford area that are approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Online programs are left out here; they are on the Florida page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How the prices and results of Orlando hospitality management programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

Sources for the facts about hospitality management programs in Orlando

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Lodging Managers
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List