Welcome to 7shifts Academy 🎓

Guided lessons for restaurant workers, owners and operators to get the knowledge they need to grow their businesses and succeed in their careers.

Why learn from 7shifts?

Level up your career

Download free course certificates to make a jump in your hospitality career.

Grow your business

Empower your team with the knowledge they need to help your business grow.

Get expert advice

Learn from 7shifts’ team of restaurant and hospitality industry experts.

  • Free

Restaurant Scheduling Course

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  • 14 Lessons

An overview of restaurant scheduling for managers. The course consists of video lessons, blog posts, and real-life case studies that cover the following key topics:  🗓 Scheduling Best Practices 💻 Scheduling Tools and Technology  🙅🏽‍♀️ Common Scheduling Mistakes and How to Avoid Them 👨🏻‍💻 Walkthrough of Scheduling Software 

  • Free

Daily Restaurant Management Course

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  • 15 Lessons

An overview of daily management tools, skills and tips for restaurant managers. The course consists of video lessons, blog posts and real-life case studies that cover the following key topics:  🤓 Key Qualities of Successful Restaurant Managers 🧑🏽‍🍳 Facilitating an Effective Work Environment 🙅🏽‍♀️ Avoiding Common Restaurant Pitfalls 🫙Handling Tips and Tip Payouts 📈 Real-Life Trends and Statistics

Free online courses to help you excel in your restaurant and hospitality career

Get access to professional and free restaurant management courses designed for the hospitality industry. Download a free certificate upon completion of a course. Learn everything you need to know such as marketing, scheduling, hiring and more.

  • Free

Restaurant Marketing Course

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  • 11 Lessons

An overview of effective marketing and branding techniques for restaurant managers. The course consists of video lessons and blog posts that cover the following key topics: 📝 Creating a Marketing Plan  📈 Digital Marketing Best Practices  📧 Sending Emails to Customers  🌮 How to Take Mouthwatering Food Photos 📍 “Google my Business” Account Creation Process 

  • Free

Hiring and Training Course for Restaurants

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  • 13 Lessons

An overview of useful, adaptable hiring and training practices for restaurant managers. The course consists of video lessons, templates, and blog posts that cover the following key topics:  📗 Creating a Staff Training Manual. 💁🏼 Effective Interview Questions  ℹ️ Training Restaurant Employees  🤝 Creating a Great Restaurant Workplace  📋 Free Job Description and Training Manual Templates
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  • Free

Mental Health in Restaurants Course ft. Not 9 to 5

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  • 7 Lessons

Have you ever noticed a team member struggling, but didn’t know how to help them?

Hassel Aviles, the Founder and Executive Director of Not 9 to 5, will take you through free mental health training for the restaurant industry.

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