Dubai College of Tourism teams up...

Partnership will benefit up to 155 million students worldwide

Dubai College of Tourism (DCT) has formed a strategic partnership with online learning platform Coursera to bring its hospitality and tourism courses to millions of global students.

The collaboration will see DCT introduce 16 new courses focused on hospitality marketing, budgeting and events, revenue management, inventory management, front office operations and housekeeping.

The global hospitality sector is expected to grow to US$4.99 trillion this year with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%.

In the GCC, the industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.5% between 2023 and 2028, reflecting the region’s continued investment in the sector.

DCT’s partnership with Coursera is designed to address a talent gap and support efforts to equip learners across the region and beyond with the skills needed to thrive in one of the world’s fastest-growing industries.

Essa Bin Hadher, General Manager of Dubai College of Tourism, said: “Our partnership with Coursera represents a significant advancement in our mission to provide world-class tourism and hospitality education, aligned with Dubai’s vision to become a global hub for business and tourism.

“By leveraging Coursera’s cutting-edge platform and our expertise in tourism and hospitality training programmes, we are confident that our 16 new courses will make a meaningful impact on the careers of learners worldwide.”

“This partnership enables us to address the evolving needs of the hospitality workforce, providing access to courses that bridge skill gaps and equip learners with the essential tools for success in today’s competitive job market,” added Kais Zribi, Coursera’s General Manager for the Middle East and Africa.

For more information, visit https://dct.ac.ae

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