Today’s Restaurant and Beverage Managers must be an expert at providing quality service in an era of growing competition, technological innovations, and sophisticated clientele. Successful professionals require, outstanding organizational skills, and technical expertise as well as commitment to high standards. The Professional Development Institute of Tourism, in academic partnership with the Educational Institute of the American Hotel & Lodging Association, offers the Certificate of Specialization Certificate in Food and Beverage Management by Distance Learning / Independence Home Study.