The Front Office Operations syllabus introduces you to the systems and procedures required for Front Office Operations. It provides an overview of the functions and supervisory aspects of the front office department. You will develop knowledge and skills in departmental procedures as well as understanding the key legislation. The syllabus includes key areas such as reservations procedures, check in and check out procedures, guest accounting and yield management reports, security and safety issues and guest services and communications.

The Study Guide, which has been reviewed and endorsed by CTH, works logically and methodically through the CTH 2009 syllabus, following the syllabus order.

It explains the concepts clearly and provides ample opportunity for practice of the techniques. Chapters start with the objectives and topic list to put the material into context and they conclude with a diagrammatic summary to consolidate learning and a set of self-test questions to test understanding.

The front pages of the Study Guide contain features such as tips on how to study and an explanation of the exam structure.