Short term

The short duration hospitality distance programs which you can join right now in order to improve your knowledge in the hospitality sector are as follows :

1. Diploma in Hospitality Management
Duration : 6 months to 1 year
Areas of focus : Basic introduction to hotel operations, food and beverage management, front office operations, housekeeping, and customer service.
Institutes : Many institutes have offered this course online/distance mode, including orignreating private universities like IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University) etc.
2. Diploma in Hotel Management
Duration: 6 months up to 1 year
Focus: Introduces the fundamentals of hotel management, groundbreaking front desk operations, F&B services, event management, guest handling and other primary skills in the area of hospitality.
Institutions: Available at Sikkim Manipal University and Lovely Professional University, among others.
3. Certificate in Food and Beverage Management
Duration: 3 to 6 months
Focus: Basics of food and beverage industry, restaurant management, bar management, menu planning, and customer service.
Institutions: The various hospitality training institutes like IGNOU and International Institute of Culinary Arts (IICA) offered this certificate course. 

4. Certificate in Event Management
Duration : 3 to 6 Months 
Focus on planning, budgeting, marketing, logistics, and execution. In summary, all skills needed to manage events like conferences, weddings, corporate events, and others will find a place in this course. 
Institutions: Available through Indian School of Hospitality and other online platforms like coursera and udemy.
5. Certificate in Tourism and Travel Management 
Duration: 6 months to 1 year 
Focus: An introduction to the tourism and travel industry, tour management, travel agency operations, tourism marketing, and hospitality services. 
There is this course offered by IGNOU and other private universities too run similar ones.

6. Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management.
Duration :- 6 months to 1 year
Focus :- A blend of tourism and hospitality, specifically guest services tourism marketing, hotel operations, and travel agency management.
Institutions: This course is being offered by institutions like University of Mumbai and Sikkim Manipal University.
7. Online Courses in Hospitality
Duration: Different time periods ranging from a few weeks to a few months
Focus: Skills like front office management, guest services, communication skills, and hospitality leadership.
Platform: Coursera, Udemy, and FutureLearn offer many online hospitality courses, including certifications from top universities.
8. Customer Service and Soft Skills for Hospitality.
Duration :- 1-2 months
Focus: Interpersonal skills, communication, guest relations, and receiving and handling customer complaints.
Institutions :- Available via platforms like Coursera, Udemy, and various hospitality institutes.
How to Choose :-
Time and Schedule: Opt for courses that fit into your timetable, particularly if you work or have other commitments.
Accredited: Opt for recognised and accredited programs for even better career opportunities.
Mode of Delivery: Should the course need it, ensure that it has flexible online or distance learning delivery.
These courses can help you build the skills that you need for a career in the hospitality sector and are typically well suited for people wanting to increase their knowledge without studying full-time.