Complimentary IDCEC-Accredited Courses by BSF Hospitality.

The best hospitality projects begin long before furniture is manufactured. They begin with informed decisions—about materials, construction, performance, durability, and how every specification contributes to the guest experience.

At BSF Hospitality, we’ve spent years helping designers, purchasing teams, and hotel owners navigate those decisions. Along the way, we’ve discovered something important:

The most successful projects aren’t simply the most beautiful. They’re the ones built on knowledge.

That’s why we created the BSF Continuing Education Program—a growing series of complimentary IDCEC-accredited courses designed specifically for hospitality professionals.

Yes, you’ll earn continuing education credits.

More importantly, you’ll leave with practical knowledge that helps you specify with greater confidence, communicate more effectively with manufacturers, and avoid costly mistakes before they happen.

Practical Education for Hospitality Designers

Hospitality design is unlike any other sector.

Furniture isn’t simply selected for appearance. Every specification affects durability, guest experience, maintenance, manufacturing, installation, lead times, and project budgets.

The difference between two wood species may influence cost by thousands of dollars.

A veneer selection can completely change the appearance of a guestroom.

Choosing one substrate over another can improve durability while reducing long-term maintenance.

These are decisions designers make every day—but they’re rarely taught in school.

Our courses bridge that gap.

Each session is built around real hospitality projects and the material decisions that shape them.

Whether you’re an emerging interior designer building confidence or an experienced professional looking for a technical refresher, you’ll gain practical insights you can apply immediately.

More Than a CEU—A Better Way to Learn

At BSF, we don’t believe continuing education should feel like checking a box.

Our courses are designed to be interactive, engaging, and directly connected to the work you do every day. Every attendee also earns one hour of IDCEC continuing education credit.

You’ll learn:

• How to specify hospitality furniture with greater confidence
• The differences between common hospitality materials and where each performs best
• Ways to balance aesthetics, durability, and budget
• Common specification mistakes that create delays or unnecessary costs
• How manufacturers evaluate your drawings and specifications
• Practical strategies that improve collaboration from design through installation

Learn From the People Who Build It

One of the biggest differences between BSF’s CEU courses and many traditional continuing education courses is who’s teaching them.

Our presenters are hospitality furniture professionals who work alongside designers, engineers, and manufacturers every day, and have been for many years.

They’ve helped deliver projects across every major hospitality segment—from select-service hotels to luxury properties.

They understand what works. They understand what doesn’t.

And perhaps most importantly, they understand how small specification decisions can influence an entire project.

That real-world perspective turns every session into a conversation—not a lecture.

Choose the Learning Experience That Fits Your Team

In-Person Lunch & Learn

We’ll come to your office and present the course to your team over lunch.

It’s an easy way to invest in professional development without taking your team away from the office.

Virtual CEU Sessions

Prefer to meet remotely?

Our live virtual CEUs provide the same interactive experience and continuing education credit from anywhere.

Perfect for remote teams, multiple office locations, or busy project schedules.

Current CEU Offerings

Wood Species & Veneers

IDCEC Course #CEU-111354-R1

Wood remains one of the defining materials in hospitality furniture—but not all wood performs the same.

This course explores how wood species, veneer cuts, and matching techniques influence appearance, performance, manufacturing, and cost. Ideal for designers specifying hospitality casegoods.

Topics include:

• Hardwood vs. softwood
• Common hospitality wood species
• Plain sliced, quarter cut, rift cut, and rotary veneers
• Veneer matching and layup techniques
• Material selection and budgeting
• Design considerations for hospitality environments

Raw Materials

IDCEC Course #CEU-111355-R1

Every hospitality furniture specification combines multiple materials working together.

Understanding those materials leads to better decisions and better-performing furniture. Perfect for designers looking to strengthen their technical knowledge across hospitality furniture construction.

Topics include:

• Engineered wood substrates
• Laminates
• Stone surfaces
• Glass
• Metal
• Upholstery components
• Material performance in hospitality environments

When you bring a project to BSF, this expertise is already working for you. It guides the materials we recommend and how every piece is made.

What the courses do is put that same understanding directly in your hands. It becomes knowledge you can carry into any project, with any partner, and it counts toward the continuing education credits you’re already working to earn.

Why Design Firms Choose BSF

Education has always been part of how we work.

When our partners ask questions, we don’t simply provide answers—we explain the “why.”

That philosophy has become BSF University.

Through downloadable guides, Lunch & Learns, Educational Series presentations, specification resources, and IDCEC-accredited CEUs, we’re committed to helping hospitality professionals continue learning throughout their careers.

Because better-informed designers create better projects.

Schedule a Complimentary CEU for Your Team

Whether you’re an architecture firm, interior design studio, purchasing company, ownership group, or hospitality organization, we’d love to share what we’ve learned.

Choose the format that works best for your team:

• In-person Lunch & Learn
• Virtual CEU
• Private office presentation
• Team education session

Every course is complimentary.

Every attendee earns one hour of IDCEC continuing education credit.

All you have to do is pick the date.

Request Your Complimentary CEU Today.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the courses free?

Yes. Every BSF continuing education course is provided at no cost to attendees.

Are the courses IDCEC accredited?

Yes. Both courses are fully accredited through IDCEC and qualify for one continuing education credit hour.

Can the courses be presented virtually?

Absolutely. Every course is available as either a live virtual CEU or an in-person presentation.

Who should attend?

Interior designers, architects, purchasing professionals, hotel ownership groups, project managers, and anyone involved in hospitality furniture specifications.

How long are the courses?

Approximately one hour, including time for questions and discussion.

How do we schedule a session?

Simply complete our registration form or contact the BSF team. We’ll coordinate a date and deliver the course to your office or virtually.