• Certification and Specialization Courses

    • Allergens

      An allergen course is essential for promoting a safe and inclusive food service environment, ensuring legal compliance, and building trust with customers. It equips individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to handle allergens responsibly, reducing the risk of allergic reactions and contributing to the overall well-being of customers.

      Hotel Management School Leeuwarden in combination with NHL Stenden Hospitality Group have partnered with Bureau de Wit to offer all students the possibility to participate in the certification course either in Dutch or English. 

      Practical information: 
      - Duration: maximum 2.0 hours 
      - Type: Online
      - Two opportunities to participate in the exam
      - Log-in details will be sent to your school email or email placed in the form.
      - Costs: €25

      How to register: 
      - Registration via the link is necessary.
      - Payment via the link is necessary
      - Log-in details sent two weeks after the Friday of registration.

    • HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points)

      HACCP stands for Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points. It is a systematic, science-based approach used in food production to identify, evaluate, and control potential hazards that may pose a risk to food safety. HACCP is a preventive system rather than an end-product testing approach. The primary goal is to prevent, eliminate, or reduce hazards to acceptable levels in order to ensure the production of safe and wholesome food.

      Below are a number of reasons why HACCP is important: 

      1. Preventive Approach: HACCP focuses on preventing hazards rather than relying solely on end-product testing, making it more effective in ensuring food safety.
      2. Risk Reduction: By identifying and controlling critical points in the production process, the risk of foodborne illnesses and contamination is significantly reduced.
      3. Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Many countries and regulatory bodies require the implementation of HACCP as a part of food safety regulations.
      4. Consumer Confidence: HACCP helps build trust and confidence among consumers by ensuring that food products are produced under controlled and safe conditions.
      5. International Trade: HACCP is recognized internationally, and adherence to its principles facilitates the global trade of food products by meeting international food safety standards.
      Hotel Management School Leeuwarden in combination with NHL Stenden Hospitality Group have partnered with Bureau de Wit to offer all students the possibility to participate in the certification course either in Dutch or English. 

      Practical information: 
      - Duration: maximum 2.5 hours 
      - Type: Online
      - Two opportunities to participate in the exam
      - Log-in details will be sent to your school email or email placed in the form.
      - Costs: €25

      How to register: 

      - Registration via the link is necessary.
      - Payment via the link is necessary
      - Log-in details sent two weeks after the Friday of registration.

    • Food Waste Prevention

      This online course offered in English will introduce you to the global issue of food waste, the principles of circular economy, current metrics and standards currently used within the industry. You will gain practical knowledge and tools to apply in real-world situations. You will receive an email with instructions on the start date of the group which you registered for. Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a certification via email. 

      Hotel Management School Leeuwarden in combination with NHL Stenden Hospitality Group have partnered with Light Blue Consulting to offer all students the possibility to participate in the certification course.



      Practical information: 
      - Duration: maximum 2 - 3 hours per week
      - Type: Online
      - Costs: €65
      - Accessibility: 5 weeks
      - Log-in details will be sent to your school email or email placed in the form.

      How to register: 

      - Registration via the link is necessary.
      - Payment via the link is necessary
      - Log-in details sent two weeks after the Friday of registration.


    • Social Responsibility

      If you have a company or organization in which you serve and/or sell alcohol, then according to the Alcohol Act you must meet the requirements for Social Hygiene. Did you know that there must always be at least one person present in the company during opening hours who has the SVH Diploma in Social Hygiene? This requirement does not only apply to the manager or owner, but to everyone who is listed with his/her name on the license. 

      Stenden Hotel Management School in collaboration with HSN seeks to give you a head start after attaining your diploma. This course provides you with the necessary tools to understand everything surrounding the Alcohol Act. 

      Practical information: 
      - Duration: maximum 10 hours 
      - Type: Offline (1-day training and exam)
      - Costs: €695 but for you €95
      - Accessibility: n/a
      - Log-in details will be sent to your school email for the practice exams

      How to register: 

      - Registration via the link is necessary.
      - Payment via the link is necessary
      - Log-in details sent two weeks after the Friday of registration.

      Exemptions and regulations
      - It is required to have a minimum of 20 participants and a maximum of 30. If these numbers are not met, the course will be cancelled and you will be moved to the next available date.
      - The fee above is for the first attempt and includes exam and sprint class. If you would like to participate in other attempts (resit), you will have to pay €395. Registration and payment via the following links are necessary.