MICRO-CREDENTIAL IN HOMESTAY FOUNDATIONS: HOSTING WITH HEART

About this Module

  • students enrolled
  • Approx. 20 hours to complete

What you will learn

This introductory micro-credential equips the learners with the essential skills to create a welcoming, safe and culturally rich homestay experience. Learners will learn the foundations of homestay operations, from preparing comfortable accommodation and practising guest etiquette to managing simple bookings and adopting sustainable practices. The course also provides guidance and knowledge to help owners successfully register their homestay with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC).

What skills you will gain

Essential skills to create welcoming, safe and culturally rich experience for homestay.

Total contents and assessments

16 teaching videos, 3 Assessments

Module Details

CLUSTER : Lifelong Learning ( LL )
MODE/DURATION : Flexible
LENGTH : 8 days
EFFORT : 3
LEVEL : Beginner
LANGUAGE : English
CERTIFICATE : Yes
CPD POINT : 0
PRICE : Free

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 Syllabus

1.1) Role of Homestay and Community Based Tourism (CBT)
1.2) Benefits of Homestay & CBT

2.1) Creating a positive first impression
2.2) The art of active listening
2.3) Managing final impression

3.1) Homestay Cleanliness and Hygiene Practices
3.2) Safety Essential and Emergency Response Procedures
3.3) Guest Comfort and Risk Management Practices

4.1) Maintaining Booking Calendar
4.2) Tracking Cash Inflows and Outflows
4.3) Digital Booking & Managing Deposit

5.1) Introduction to Sustainability and Waste Management
5.2) Energy-saving and Water-saving Habits
5.3) Showcasing Our Culture Safely & Sustainably

6.1 Success Stories of Homestay in Malaysia

Our Instructor

DR. LEE BENG YONG

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UiTM Kampus Samarahan 2 4.3 (average sufo) instructor rating 11 course(s)

NURAFIQAH BINTI MOHAMAD MUSA

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UiTM Kampus Samarahan 2 4.3 (average sufo) instructor rating 22 course(s)

AHMAD NOOR SYAHIR BIN SAZALI

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UiTM Kampus Samarahan 2 4.3 (average sufo) instructor rating 17 course(s)

DAYANG SANDRAWATI BINTI ABANG JOSMANI

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UiTM Kampus Samarahan 2 4.3 (average sufo) instructor rating 15 course(s)

RANEE ANAK ATLAS

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UiTM Kampus Samarahan 2 4.3 (average sufo) instructor rating 12 course(s)
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