Find the Right Training For You
Apply for tourism training or education programs to help you learn new tourism skills.
Many Manitobans have furthered their education to secure their dream job in the tourism and hospitality sector. The educational institutions below can help you start or expand your career in tourism.
Red River College Polytechnic
Red River College Polytechnic (RRC Polytech) blends deep, knowledge-based learning with applied hands-on experience. Tourism graduates play an important role in growing Manitoba’s economy. The Hospitality and Tourism Management program is designed to prepare students for work in hospitality and tourism businesses by providing courses aimed at developing a fundamental business and customer service background.
Programs: Hospitality and Tourism Management (diploma or certificate) and Culinary Arts (diploma or certificate).
Université de Saint-Boniface
Université de Saint-Boniface (USB) offers a range of technical programs including tourism. The two-year tourism management program focuses on the management and administration of businesses in several sectors of the tourism industry. Particular emphasis is placed on customer service and interpersonal communication in French and English.
Programs: Tourism Management (diploma)
Assiniboine Community College
Gain a solid foundation in marketable skills for a fast-paced career in the hospitality industry. Earn your Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), FoodSafe and Smart Choices certificates at Assiniboine Community College.
Programs: Hospitality Business Management (certificate)
Manitoba Institute of Trades & Technology
Develop the knowledge and skills for a range of career opportunities in Manitoba’s tourism sector with Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology – from front desk to housekeeping, food and beverage service to line cooks, and management training.
Programs: Hotel and Hospitality Services (certificate) and a Hospitality Management (diploma)
Manitoba Tourism Education Council
The Manitoba Tourism Education Council’s (MTEC) mission is to enhance the performance and ensure the sustainability of Manitoba's tourism and hospitality industry by delivering relevant training and human resource development. Through consultation with industry, education and government, programs are practical, relevant and cost-effective.
Training opportunities include: workshops, self-directed print and on-line resources to assist business and individual learning needs.
Tourism HR Canada
Tourism HR Canada is the national HR organization working for the tourism sector, with a mandate aimed at building a world-leading tourism workforce. They facilitate, coordinate and enable human resource development activities that support a globally competitive and sustainable industry and foster the development of a dynamic and resilient workforce. Tourism HR Canada works with the industry to attract, train, and retain valuable tourism professionals by giving them the tools and resources they need to succeed in their careers and entrepreneurial endeavours.
Training opportunities include: Emerit Skills Training and Certification, SMART Accreditation Program, Ready to Work Program, Tourism Workforce Recovery Toolkit, Support for business owners.