Why Choose THRIVE Hospitality Leadership Training?
1
Quality Assurance
leading to OFQUAL validated CTH Level 3 Certificate in Leadership
2
Flexible tailored training
to suit your personal and working life
3
Participants motivation
show you support your valued key team members
4
Work Based Assessment
tailored to your particular organisation
5
Face-to-Face programme delivery
provides peer learning, an enjoyable experience
6
Carousel delivery
hop on and off depending on personal and work pressures
7
Learning Management System
enabling revision and catch-up on all materials
8
Delivered by seasoned professionals
with a combined 80+ years of experience in operations and management
The six units that encompass the
THRIVE Hospitality Leadership Training Programme

When does the training run?
There are six varied and key units of training (see above).
Each unit starts on the first THURSDAY of each month and runs for a further three Thursdays from 18:00 – 20:00.
There is no particular order of training. Participants can join the programme at the start of any month.
If there is a need to miss a unit the participant can re-join next time it runs.
2024
June – Unlock your leadership potential to drive business performance
July – Using strategic execution methods to effectively deliver business goals
August – Developing a customer service culture to create a competitive advantage
September – Interpreting key financial statements and using financial data
October – Understanding the importance of marketing to achieve build customer loyalty
November – Effective performance management
2025
January (2 sessions)
– Unlock your leadership potential to drive business performance
– Using strategic execution methods to effectively deliver business goals
Who is it for?
Hospitality and Service Companies from any sector who identify key individuals that they wish to retain in the organisation through the development of their Leadership, Knowledge and Skills.

When do participants train?
Normally Thursday evenings from 18:00 – 20:00. An alternating format will be used, with in-person sessions every other week and online sessions via zoom in the weeks in between, ensuring a dynamic and flexible learning experience.
How is the training and qualification assessed?
Understanding will be assessed by answering questions involving reflection on the training subject, evidencing understanding, and applying the concepts from work experience.

How much does it cost?
Early bird £1500 (+VAT and CTH fee) per participant with discounts offered for multiple places. We also offer bespoke ‘per day’ rate for organisations
How many hours does it take?
Each unit takes approximately 8 hours of contact per month in presentations and discussions. Two hours per week. There is also additional reading and reflection writing for assessments based on the company.
The CTH level 3 qualification is designed to be delivered as follows:
42/49 Guided Learning (GLH) when the lecturer is present, e.g. formal classes, lectures, seminars and tutorials.
90 Independent and unsupervised learning or research hours. e.g. Unsupervised coursework or directed activity / Watching pre-recorded webinars or podcasts / Revision and time spent on written assignments.
This is the amount of time the average learner is expected to spend in supervised learning and practice but may vary by learner.
Participants completing this qualification should be able to demonstrate their ability as independent learners.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the questions we are asked about our THRIVE leadership training programme. If you have a different question, please do let us know through the CONTACT PAGE. We will get back to you and add your new query to the list of FAQs.
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We maintain standards and confidence in qualifications in England:
- GCSEs
- A levels
- AS levels
- vocational and technical qualifications
- Apprenticeship end-point assessments
We’re independent of government and report directly to Parliament.
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofqual
The Confederation of Tourism & Hospitality was established in 1982 to provide recognised standards of management training appropriate to the needs of the hotel and travel industries, via its syllabi, examinations and awards. These have been continuously developed and improved to ensure they are relevant and up to date.
This has been carried out under the careful scrutiny and supervision of experts in all aspects of the hotel, tourism and travel industries. CTH programmes are well respected across the hospitality, tourism and travel industries. This is clear from the programme endorsements it has received.
Students can be confident that gaining a CTH qualification is an excellent start to a promising career with truly global opportunities.
Those studying for the qualifications of the Confederation are offered a structured learning process, encompassing both the theoretical and practical aspects of the industry, integrating the various subjects, together with a clearly defined pattern of career development through progressive grades of membership.
This is a Ofqual registered qualification
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofqual
Normally Thursday evenings from 18:00-20:00 in Central London. Currently, this will be held at Westminster Kingsway College in Victoria. The following week will be via Zoom etc
Half of your training training takes place face-to-face via zoom. The other half face to face in the classroom. What we We do not believe that purely online training is sufficiently robust for our industry
Once you pass your work-based assessments in all six units you will be awarded the CTH Level 3 Certificate in Management & Leadership for Business & Hospitality
https://www.cthawards.com/qualifications/career-skills-programmes/cth-ioh-specialist-qualifications/
This is an Ofqual register qualification
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofqual
No, you do not need any prior qualifications – but you will need motivation to succeed to boost your future professional success. This is not an onerous undertaking with only 48 hours of study over six months – but you will need to complete work-based assessments, and we will be there to help you every step of the way
There are six units to complete and each one runs once a month – if you miss one you can come back to complete the next time it runs. There will be a full timetable published
The ‘early bird’ discounted rate is £1500 per person (plus VAT and CTH registration fee)
We do offer discounts for multiple bookings and can offer bespoke programme delivery for organisations
Normally this is arranged through work – however, if you are looking to book yourself we do offer special bursaries depending on your circumstances – so please do ask for detail