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Advanced Certificate in Travel and Tourism Entrepreneurship

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Course overview

Do you have a passion for travel and dream of making it your career? Are you interested in getting a foot in the door in the growing tourism industry? Do you love the process of planning holidays and discovering the best way to experience a destination? Do you want to learn about the different opportunities that exist in travel management and tours? Then this course is for you.

The travel and tourism industry is experiencing rapid growth, which makes it an exciting time for travel agents and tour guides and operators, as more opportunities continue to present themselves. This introductory course is designed to deliver a solid foundation into the tourism industry, from booking services, accommodation and travel, to attractions and tours. More and more people are wanting new experiences when they travel, unique and customised to their personal interests, which is part of an emerging tourism market referred to as Special Interest Tourism (SIT). This course will delve deeper into what SIT means and look at what opportunities exist in this exciting new area of tourism.

Who's It For?

This course may be of interest to people working, or aspiring to work in or as:

  • Travel agents
  • Tour Operators
  • Tour Guides
  • Travel Management Companies
  • Accommodation Owners
  • Tourism Industry Professionals

Study method

  • Online Online info icon
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended Blended info icon
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class In-class info icon
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Virtual Virtual info icon
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Duration study load

  • 200 hours spaced across 2 key modules and 16 subjects

Assessment

Assessments are an important part of your study journey as they help ensure you stay on track and meet the learning objectives of each lesson before moving onto the next. They also help your student support advisor and mentors identify where any further support may be required, so that you get the most out of your course. You will learn via various methods; a combination of reading, undertaking research and watching videos. Assessments might include case studies, quizzes, and written assessments.

Additional information

  • Student Support: You’ll be fully supported with access to an allocated student support advisor, tutor and our experienced course advisors, who are available to you 5 days a week
  • Certification: Upon completing the course, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for each module completed and Certificate of Completion
  • Availability of Content: 12 months to access the course content (extensions are considered on a case-by-case basis)

Subjects

Module 1: Tourism I

This foundation module aims to deliver a broad introduction into the nature and scope of the tourism industry, an industry that employees millions of people around the world. You will gain a better understanding of all elements of the industry, from booking services, to transport and accommodation, to tour guides and operators. Learn how to better understand your client’s needs to ensure you can provide relevant recommendations specific to their requirements and travel plans. The module also delivers the fundamental operational skills required in the travel industry, from booking flights, group tours and accommodation

Module 2: Tourism II: Special Interest Tourism

This module was designed to provide an introductory overview into the exciting emerging tourism market, Special Interest Tourism. Discover what SIT encompasses and why there is a growing demand for this type of tourism, which caters for specific interests of groups and individuals. Gain a better understanding and explore the four main experiences of SIT, which includes Rewarding, Enriching, Adventuresome Experiences and Learning Experiences.

Module 1: Tourism I
Travel Industry Overview/Introduction
Destinations
Money, Insurance & Legalities
And More!!!
Module 2: Tourism II Special Interest Tourism
Sectors of the Tourism Industry
Types of Tourism
Accommodation Types
And More!!!

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Payment options

  • You can pay the course in full (and receive a discount) or, subject to meeting eligibility criteria, you can pay it off through an interest-free payment plan from one of our payment partners

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