HOSPA Professional Development FAQ's
COURSE QUESTIONS
Q. Is the course all online?
Yes, you will have access to the learning platform that has the learning material. The textbooks are eBooks and access will be sent to you. The examination is also online.
Q. Can I study at my own pace?
Yes, you can. However, assessments have due dates that help you keep on track. The examinations will be held in January or July depending on your intake.
Q. Who is there to help me with the course?
You have an industry expert as your tutor. They are there to answer your questions or to explain any concepts that you need further explanations for. Your tutor is there to support you.
Q. How much time per week do I need to set aside for study?
You will need about 5 to 7 hours per week to complete the course.
Q. Do I need time off work to do the course?
When you do your studies is up to you and your manager. The only time that you will need time from work is on the day of your examination in January or July.
Q. How long does it take to complete each course?
Each course takes approximately 5 months to complete with enrolment in March and September of each year.
Q. What happens if I cannot meet an assignment deadline?
If you think you do not have sufficient time to complete your assignment on time, contact the Course Tutor so that a new submission date can be agreed upon. This is at the discretion of your tutor.
Q. Who recognises the Hospitality Financial Management Courses?
All learners who complete the three courses of the HOSPA Professional Development Programme in Hospitality Financial Management receive exemptions with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
Exemptions cover all four exams from the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting (Cert BA), which is CIMA’s entry level qualification and can be taken as a standalone qualification. If learners would like to achieve the CIMA Cert BA they are able to decline one of the four exemptions received and pass that one exam. Upon completion of the one objective test exam, the learner will receive the Certificate in Business Accounting as well as gain the designatory letters CIMA CertBA.
Or for those learners looking for a route to becoming a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA), exemptions can be used for the first level of CIMA and start CIMA at the Professional Qualification, bypassing the Cert BA.
Q. Are the HOSPA courses endorsed by the industry?
Courses are endorsed by the Institute of Hospitality, demonstrating that they adhere to good practise standards in training and training delivery, are relevant to the needs of the industry and meet a wide range of essential criteria relating to quality standards and quality learning outcomes.
Q. Can I get an exception for the Foundation Certificate?
If you have several years’ experience or prior qualifications in Revenue, Finance or Asset Management, then you may be eligible for an exception for our Foundation Certificates. We ask you to register and complete an Exception Assessment to demonstrate your current knowledge. Then we will arrange a meeting with you to discuss the next steps:
Click here for the Revenue Management exemption assessment
Click here for the Hospitality Finance Management exemption assessment
PAYMENT QUESTIONS
Q. Do I need to pay before starting the courses?
Yes as the payment is part of the enrolment process. If there is any difficulty, please contact our Professional Development Sales Manager, Emily, on education@hospa.org.
Q. How can I pay for the course?
You can pay by credit card or bank transfer. Details will be found on your invoice.
Q. What is your cancellation policy?
All payments must be received before a course commences. Notification of cancellation needs to be received a week before the commencement of the course for a full refund. Refunds cannot be made once a course commences.
ADMINISTRATION QUESTIONS
Q. What if I need to take a break in my studies?
Contact your tutor and they have several options to help you. If you are unable to complete the course due to unforeseen circumstances, then you can defer to a new cohort start date. All assessments grades achieved to date will be held for you. There is a deferral fee of £250 +VAT to cover textbooks and admin costs.
Q. Do you have late enrolments?
Yes, enrolment will be open till the end of March or the end of September. It will mean that you will need to do extra hours for the first module but it is a reasonable workload.
Q. Do you celebrate Learners’ achievements?
Yes, each year we hold a Graduation Ceremony to celebrate the success of our graduates. Each graduate receives a printed copy of their certificate. Awards are also presented to the highest-achieving learners on each course, along with Tutor Awards and an Employer of the Year award.
Q. Now that I enrolled, how do I get access to the learning platform?
In the week before the course starts, you will receive a welcome email with the name of your Tutor and log on details.
Q. How do I get HOSPA member status?
On successful completion of all 3 levels of a programme of study, you will be awarded Certified Alumni membership status of HOSPA and will be able to use the letters AHOSPA Cert after your name.
CONTACT DETAILS
Q. How do I find more information about HOSPA Professional Development?
For more information about learning with HOSPA please email us at: education@hospa.org
Q. Where can I find more information about corporate enquiries or bulk discounts?
For more information about our corporate enquiries please email us at: education@hospa.org
Q. If I have a query about an admin related topic who should I contact?
For any administration enquiries please contact Emily at: education@hospa.org
Q. How do I become a HOSPA member?
For more information about HOSPA Membership & Events please click here or contact: hopsa@hospa.org
HOSPA Membership & Events Office
Uplands Cottage Grayswood Road Haslemere Surrey GU27 2BS
