Boardroom Dining & Professional Hosting

Time commitment: 4-5 hours per week, 1 month

How is this course taught? Online

Start date: TBC

Overview

Master the rules, roles, and expectations of formal business dining and professional hosting. This course focuses on etiquette during meals, hosting clients, managing guest arrangements, and the subtleties of business hospitality.

Entry Requirements

None required; ideal for professionals who regularly attend or host business functions.

Who Is This Course For?

Corporate hosts, executives, event coordinators, and client relationship managers.

What Does This Course Cover?

Seating and invitation etiquette
Utensil use and dining codes
Table conversation and toasting
Managing guests and client hosting
International dining traditions

What Will Participants Achieve?

Fluency in formal dining etiquette and hosting confidence for business or diplomatic settings.

Who Teaches This Course?

Taught by BPA instructors with backgrounds in international hospitality and protocol.

How Will This Course Be Taught?

Online demonstrations, mock hosting scenarios, and formal dinner simulations.

How Much Time Will This Course Take Up?

Approximately 4-5 hours per week over 1 month.

How Is This Course Assessed?

Practical exercises, hosting plans, and a final simulation.

Accreditations

The British Protocol Academy Certificate in Business Dining Etiquette.