Question 1

Where are the courses held and are they available online?

Accepted Answer

Most of our courses are held offline in Yerevan, with select courses available online. Starting next winter, we will be expanding our offline courses to other cities across Armenia.

Question 2

What language are the courses taught in?

Accepted Answer

Our courses are taught in both Armenian and English, with a primary focus on Armenian to best serve our local community.

Question 3

Do I need prior hospitality experience to enroll?

Accepted Answer

No prior experience is needed for most of our courses. For advanced-level courses, basic hospitality knowledge or relevant work experience may be required.

Question 4

How do I register for a course?

Accepted Answer

Each course has a dedicated registration form on its page. Simply fill out the form for your chosen course or open class, and our team will contact you with further instructions and payment details.

Question 5

Do I receive a certificate upon completion?

Accepted Answer

Yes, all graduates receive a Certificate of Achievement from Maple & Apricot Hospitality Academy. For courses offered in partnership, such as the OPERA PMS course, you will also receive a certificate from the respective partner organization.

Question 6

Who are the instructors?

Accepted Answer

Our instructors are active hospitality professionals from across the industry, with expertise spanning different hotel departments and areas of hospitality. All of our mentors speak a minimum of 3 languages and bring real-world, international experience to every course.

Question 7

What is the price range for courses?

Accepted Answer

Our courses range from 30,000 AMD for short seminars to 150,000 AMD for longer programs, depending on the course level and duration.

Question 8

Can hotels book corporate training for their staff?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. We offer a wide range of customized corporate training programs available both online and on-site for hotel teams and HORECA businesses.

Question 9

How long are the courses?

Accepted Answer

Our courses range from 2-day workshops to 2-month programs. For corporate training, we offer customized programs of 1-3 days or 5-10 days depending on the scope and team requirements.

Question 10

What makes Maple & Apricot different?

Accepted Answer

We offer three distinct programs designed to serve a wide range of people — corporate training, group courses, and individual mentorship all under one academy.

Question 11

What is the difference between individual mentorship and group courses?

Accepted Answer

Group courses are structured programs where you learn alongside peers. Individual mentorship is a personalized one-on-one experience tailored specifically to your career goals, background, and pace.

Question 12

What will mentorship give me?

Accepted Answer

Individual mentorship gives you direct access to an experienced hospitality professional who will guide you based on your specific goals — whether building your CV, preparing for interviews, or advancing your career.

Question 13

I just finished high school, what would you recommend?

Accepted Answer

We'd recommend starting with our Introduction to Hotel Departments course, followed by our Resume & Interview Prep Seminar to build your CV and prepare for your first hospitality job.

Question 14

Do you have any open positions?

Accepted Answer

We are always open to connecting with passionate hospitality professionals. Visit our Careers page to see current opportunities or reach out to us directly.

Question 15

Why the name Maple & Apricot?

Accepted Answer

Maple represents Canada, where our founder was trained and gained international hospitality experience, and Apricot represents Armenia, the country we are dedicated to serving. Together they symbolize the international standards and local heart at the core of everything we do.

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