Course Curriculum

Module 01: Introduction to Housekeeping 00:16:00
Module 02: Housekeeping Principles 00:12:00
Module 03: Understanding Staff Duties 00:26:00
Module 04: Cleaning 00:13:00
Module 05: Inventory Control 00:25:00
Module 06: Planning & Organising the Housekeeping Department 00:14:00
Module 07: Understanding Budgeting 00:18:00
Module 08: Carpet Maintenance 00:16:00
Module 09: Wall, Ceiling and Window Cleaning and Maintenance 00:17:00
Module 10: Staffing 00:20:00
Module 11: Standard Operational Procedures in Hotel Housekeeping 00:10:00
Module 12: Laundry Operation in Hotel 00:15:00
Module 13: Health and Safety 00:14:00
Assignment – Housekeeper Unlimited

Housekeeper Course Overview

The Housekeeper Course provides practical knowledge for maintaining clean, safe and welcoming environments in private homes, hotels, care settings and other hospitality spaces. Professional housekeeping involves far more than cleaning: it requires attention to detail, effective time management, strong hygiene standards and respectful communication.

Throughout this housekeeping training, you will learn professional cleaning techniques for different rooms, surfaces and materials. You will also explore laundry care, linen handling, supply organisation, health and safety and how to plan efficient cleaning schedules.

Whether you are new to the sector or want to formalise existing experience, this online housekeeping course can help you build confidence for domestic housekeeping and hospitality roles. By the end, you will understand the essential responsibilities of a professional housekeeper and how to maintain consistently high standards.

Learning Outcomes

  • Plan and complete effective cleaning routines across rooms and workplace settings.
  • Select and use suitable cleaning products, equipment and methods for different surfaces and materials.
  • Apply professional hygiene, health and safety procedures.
  • Manage laundry, ironing, linen and fabric-care tasks appropriately.
  • Organise tasks, priorities and time to meet daily housekeeping schedules.
  • Communicate professionally with clients, guests, employers and colleagues.
  • Demonstrate core housekeeping skills for private homes, hotels, care settings and hospitality environments.

What You’ll Gain

  • Professional Housekeeping Knowledge
    Understand core housekeeping duties, daily routines and presentation standards used in homes, hotels and care settings.

  • Effective Cleaning Techniques
    Learn practical approaches to cleaning rooms, bathrooms, kitchens and shared spaces while treating surfaces and materials appropriately.

  • Laundry and Supply Management
    Build confidence in linen handling, washing, ironing, fabric care and maintaining organised household or hotel supplies.

  • Health, Hygiene and Safety Awareness
    Understand safe product and equipment use, infection-control awareness and good workplace hygiene practices.

  • Time Management and Organisation
    Develop the ability to plan workloads, prioritise tasks and maintain standards during busy periods.

  • Professional Communication
    Learn how to communicate respectfully with household members, guests, supervisors and colleagues.

  • Career-Ready Skills
    Gain practical knowledge relevant to hotel housekeeping, private household work, domestic services and care environments.

  • CPD-Accredited Certificate
    Receive a CPD-accredited certificate on successful completion to demonstrate your professional development.

Method of Assessment

To assess your learning, you have to participate in an automated multiple-choice question exam. You have to score at least 60% to pass the exam and to qualify for CPD accredited certificates. After passing the exam, you will be able to apply for a certificate.

Certification

After completing the MCQ assessment, you will qualify for the CPD Certificate from Cambridge Open Academy, as proof of your continued professional development. Certification is available in PDF format, for £9, or a hard copy can be sent to you via post, for just £15.

Who is This course for?

This Housekeeper Course is ideal for

  • People looking to learn professional housekeeping
  • Anyone looking to learn a new skill or acquire some knowledge

Requirements

There are no specific prerequisites to enrol in this Housekeeper Course. Anyone and everyone can take this course.

The Housekeeper Course is fully accessible from any internet-enabled smart device. So, you can study from the comfort of your home!

All you need is a passion for learning, literacy, and to be over the age of 16.

Career Path

  • Housekeeper / Room Attendant: Entry-level role cleaning and preparing guest rooms or private homes, including making beds, bathroom sanitisation, dusting, and maintaining high hygiene standards.
    Salary: £22,000 – £28,000 per year (£11 – £13.50 per hour typical; higher with tips in hotels).

  • Housekeeping Supervisor / Team Leader: Oversees a team of housekeepers, checks room standards, allocates tasks, handles supplies/inventory, and ensures compliance with cleaning protocols.
    Salary: £25,000 – £35,000 per year.

  • Senior Housekeeper / Head Housekeeper (Hotel): Manages full housekeeping department in hotels, develops rotas, quality control, staff training, and coordinates with other departments for guest satisfaction.
    Salary: £30,000 – £45,000 per year (higher in large/upmarket hotels).

  • Private / Domestic Housekeeper (Live-out): Provides comprehensive cleaning, laundry, wardrobe management, and home maintenance for private households or estates, often with high attention to detail.
    Salary: £28,000 – £45,000 per year (London premiums common).

  • Live-in Housekeeper / Estate Housekeeper: Full-time residential role handling all aspects of household running, including deep cleaning, organisation, occasional family support, and property upkeep (accommodation often provided).
    Salary: £35,000 – £65,000+ per year (packages can be higher with benefits).

  • Housekeeping Manager / Accommodation Services Manager: Strategic oversight of housekeeping operations across hotels, care facilities, or large estates, including budgeting, procurement, compliance, and performance reporting.
    Salary: £40,000 – £70,000+ per year (senior private roles can exceed this).

Certification:​

Once you have successfully completed this course, you can order a certificate as proof of your achievement.

A PDF certificate is available for £5.99. You can also request a hardcopy certificate for £9.99.

Delivery of the hardcopy certificate is free within the United Kingdom. For international learners, an additional delivery charge will apply based on the destination country.

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