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Join a School of Hospitality & Culinary Arts webinar. To register, select the date you'd like to attend:
- Wednesday, November 26, 6-7 p.m.
- Wednesday, December 10, 6-7 p.m.
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Wednesday, January 21, 6-7 p.m.
- Wednesday, February 4, 6-7 p.m.
- Wednesday, February 18, 6-7 p.m.
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Wednesday, March 4, 6-7 p.m.
- Wednesday, March 18, 6-7 p.m.
- Wednesday, April 1, 6-7 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 6, 6-7 p.m.
- Wednesday, June 3, 6-7 p.m.
If you have any questions, please email hospitalityadmin@conestogac.on.ca.
Program description - September 2026
Serve success with Conestoga's Hospitality Operations - Food and Beverage certificate.
If you're a high school graduate looking to start a career in hospitality, Conestoga's one-year Hospitality Operations - Food and Beverage certificate offers the perfect blend of theory and hands-on training. This Ontario College program prepares you for entry-level roles in restaurants, hotels, catering and food service operations by teaching the essential skills in food preparation, service and control.
You'll gain practical experience in customer service, food and beverage handling, and operational procedures in a supportive learning environment. Whether you're aiming to work front of house or behind the scenes, this program equips you with the tools to thrive in the fast-paced hospitality industry.
What you'll learn
- Food and beverage preparation and service techniques
- Customer service and communication skills
- Inventory control and operational procedures
- Health, safety and sanitation standards
- Teamwork and professionalism in hospitality settings
Career pathways
- Server, bartender or host in restaurants and hotels
- Food service assistant in catering or institutional settings
- Entry‑level roles in hospitality operations and management
- A foundation for further study in culinary or hospitality programs
Program details
Estimated tuition & fees
Tuition and fee details for programs starting September 2026 and later will be available Spring 2026. Listed below are the tuition and fee details for the 2025-2026 academic year (September 2025 to August 2026) for your selected intake. Books and supplies may be additional.
2 Terms
Canadian
International
Canadian fee details
| Description | Fall 2025 | Winter 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time Program Tuition | $1348.00 | $1348.00 |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $8.16 | $8.16 |
| CSI Association Fee | $104.04 | $104.04 |
| CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee | $354.00 | - |
| CSI Legal Care Fee | $30.00 | - |
| CSI UPass Fee | $124.91 | $124.91 |
| *eText Fee | $394.00 | $18.00 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| HST | $73.58 | - |
| ONE Card Fee | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| *Program Supply Fee | $207.00 | $207.00 |
| Student Services | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| *Supply Fee (Taxed) | $566.00 | - |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) | $75.00 | - |
| CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| CSI Student Events Fee (optional) | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $3587.19 | $2112.61 |
| Year Total | $5699.80 |
*The fee listed is for the current academic term and is subject to change. Confirmed costs will appear on your registration invoice. For the most up-to-date eText and course materials pricing, please refer to your personalized booklist.
Returning student tuition & fees
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International fee details
| Description | Fall 2025 | Winter 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| International Program Tuition | $7513.00 | $7513.00 |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $8.16 | $8.16 |
| CSI Association Fee | $104.04 | $104.04 |
| CSI College Int'l Health Insurance Plan (CIHIP) | $595.00 | - |
| CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee | $308.00 | - |
| CSI Legal Care Fee | $30.00 | - |
| CSI UPass Fee | $124.91 | $124.91 |
| *eText Fee | $394.00 | $18.00 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| HST | $73.58 | - |
| ISR (International Student Recovery) | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| *Program Supply Fee | $207.00 | $207.00 |
| Student Services | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| *Supply Fee (Taxed) | $566.00 | - |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) | $75.00 | - |
| CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| CSI Student Events Fee (optional) | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $10676.19 | $8652.61 |
| Year Total | $19328.80 |
*The fee listed is for the current academic term and is subject to change. Confirmed costs will appear on your registration invoice. For the most up-to-date eText and course materials pricing, please refer to your personalized booklist.
Returning student tuition & fees
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Program device & software requirements
This program requires you to have a device that meets certain specifications. For most students, this cost is in addition to the tuition & fees listed above.
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Awards & scholarships
Student Financial Services awarded more than 400 awards, scholarships and bursaries last year.
Delivery sequence - September 2026 - Waterloo
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