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Distance Learning
An EI tradition for 50 years
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The EI Advantage
Why should I choose the Educational Institute as my source for hospitality courses?
We ARE the hospitality industry, and our courses reflect that industry connection. Direct industry input goes into the development of every one of our courses, ensuring that the knowledge you gain is up-to-date, practical, and accurate. Leading hotel companies and thousands of properties around the world use these very same courses for their corporate management training and continuing education programs. In addition, more than 1,500 universities, colleges, vocational-technical schools, and governmental agencies worldwide use EI courses and textbooks in their classrooms.
With the EI Distance Learning option, these courses are available to you through correspondence. You can take advantage of EI courses in the comfort of your home!
Can I visit your campus and take classes at the Educational Institute?
No. The Educational Institute is not a school or university, so we do not have a campus and are not able to offer on-site classes. While you are welcome to stop in and visit if you are ever in Lansing, Michigan, USA, you will not find a traditional college campus with classrooms, but an office building where our staff works to service our many customers.
What do employers think about the people who take Educational Institute courses?
"Self starter." "Highly motivated." "Well disciplined." That's what employers say about employees who take EI courses. In fact, many hotels, restaurants, and other hospitality-related businesses reimburse their employees for the cost of EI courses. Our graduates are seen as leaders who know how to solve problems and find more effective ways to operate.
If you are employed in the industry, ask your employer about the possibility of reimbursement. It could mean a FREE EDUCATION.
Are the courses expensive?
Definitely not. Distance Learning is probably the least costly form of professional hospitality training available to you. And because you aren't committed to a set classroom schedule (as you would be in a traditional residential or commuter school), it's no problem to continue working as you learn. You'll find the cost of our Distance Learning courses-including course books, supplemental materials, helpful course counseling, and staff assistance-to be a fraction of the cost of private college tuition. If you enroll in several EI courses, you enjoy substantial savings over the same number of courses purchased individually.
Must I be employed in a hotel or restaurant to take advantage of Educational Institute courses?
Certainly not! While EI courses are ideal "career advancers" for people already working in the industry, they are also excellent for anyone who would like to start a hospitality career, or for anyone who would like to learn more about the industry before making a career choice or change of profession.
Must I have previous training?
No previous training or experience is necessary. Anyone who wants to learn is eligible to take EI courses. In a short time, EI courses can give you the knowledge that can help you prepare for a career change or advancement.
I don't have a high school education. Will I be able to successfully complete the courses?
English is not my first language. Will I be able to successfully complete the courses?
In all likelihood, yes. EI course materials and textbooks are easy to read, easy to understand, and easy to retain. If you can read and understand the English language, and are motivated to learn, you can do it!
I can't take time out for college, but I want to be competitive. Is this a good option for me?
Absolutely! When you take EI courses you are tapping into the same knowledge base you would get in a college that offers our courses.
Are Distance Learning course credits transferable to a college hospitality program?
EI does not give university credit for its classes. Successful students earn certificates of completion from the American Hotel & Lodging Association. Some post-secondary hospitality programs may give full or partial credit for EI Distance Learning courses (particularly if they use EI courses in their programs), but it is up to you to explore that option. Click here for a list of schools that use EI materials.
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