About

Training Centre by Columbia delivers high-quality hospitality education through development programs aligned with today’s industry needs. Based in Melanda Cliff, our certified facilities offer training across all professional levels in Culinary Arts, Restaurant Management, Rooms Division, Hotel Administration and Health and Safety.

As an accredited Center for the Evaluation of Professional Qualifications (ΚΑΕΠ), the Centre facilitates professional certification in Tourism, Hotels, and Restaurants, recognizing both formal and informal learning. In collaboration with the Human Resources Development Authority (HRDA), we assess, document, and certify learning outcomes in line with international standards and local labor market needs.
Training Centre by Columbia is part of Columbia Hospitality, ensuring a direct connection to industry expertise and established standards of excellence.

About Columbia Hospitality
Columbia Hospitality is the hospitality division of Schoeller Holdings Ltd, a privately-owned investment group with global operations across marine and non-marine sectors. The division brings together Columbia Hotels & Resorts, Columbia Restaurants, and the Training Centre by Columbia under one integrated brand, representing Schoeller Holdings’ long-standing commitment to excellence, innovation, and service quality. Through its diverse portfolio, Columbia Hospitality is redefining Cyprus’s hospitality landscape, combining international standards with authentic local character. Its mission is to deliver exceptional experiences across every facet of hospitality, from luxury accommodation and dining to education and talent development.

Awards/Certifications

We transform passion into profession by creating opportunities for real growth. Through structured, forward-thinking learning, we equip every learner with the skills, confidence, and guidance needed to build successful and fulfilling careers in hospitality.

Certification
as a Vocational
Training Facility (VET)

ISO 21001
Compiance

Vocational Training Centres (ΚΕΚ)
Vocational Training Facilities (ΔΕΚ)
Vocational Qualifications Assessment Centres (ΚΑΕΠ)

Petra Conference Room | Capacity: 26
Cape Aspro Conference Room | Capacity: 26
Restaurant & Bar Laboratory | Capacity: 12
Culinary Laboratory | Capacity: 12

All spaces are fully equipped with modern audiovisual technology, supported by professional staff, and designed to ensure excellence in learning and professional certification.

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