Course overview
Expand your skills and your career in tourism with our Certificate in Adventure Tourism. The first part of the certificate starts with the fundamentals to give you all the basic skills you need to work in tourism and marketing. These units will teach you how to get the most from all the services used by travellers, from accommodation to transport and tourist retail outlets.
The second part of this certificate focuses on adventure tourism to give you the skills and knowledge to expand into this fast-growing industry. The topics range from outdoor adventures and management training to sustainability and environmental impact within the industry.
If you want to get ahead in the tourism industry, it’s time to upgrade your skills with this certificate.
Job outcomes
- Tour companies as tour leaders or guides
- Booking agencies
- Ecotourism
- Adventure tourism facilities or services
- Adventure tourism equipment sales
- Entertainment
- Tour company management
What you'll learn
- This course is designed to cover all elements of the adventure tourism industry, from outdoor adventure and management training, the customer, artificial environments, supply, geography, sustainability and environmental impacts. You will also learn the skills to plan and manage the provision of adventure tourism services, specifically looking at what the adventure tourism opportunities look like in this new COVID-normal world
- Designed to develop your skills in tourism planning and management, you will learn the foundations of the tourism industry, from booking services, transport, accommodation, tourist retail outlets and attractions
Recognition

Study method
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Duration study load
- 200 hours
Delivery
- 100% Online
- Study at your own pace
Entry requirements
- You must have an internet connection
- Many of our students are under the age over 18, however, we do need to speak with a parent or legal guardian
- If you identify as having a long term impairment, disability, or medical condition that may impact on your ability to complete online study, speak to us about the services we can offer
Course features
- Our courses and content are up to date and relevant in today’s market
- We have high-quality student support with experienced and qualified tutors to help you every step of the way
- Our courses are delivered 100% online and you can study at your own pace
- We have a market-leading student learning and communication platform
- Our courses are flexible, you will have long term access to the course content
- Our courses are affordable, we offer interest-free payment options for all students
- 12-month of access to course content
Professional recognition
- We partner with industry experts and industry-leading education partners, who are renowned in their chosen fields, to deliver courses that are relevant, practical and interactive
- Upon completion of your course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion, a Statement of Attainment for each module completed and an Academic Transcript
Assessment
- Each lesson concludes in an assignment which is submitted and marked by your tutor and returned to you with any relevant suggestions, comments and if necessary, extra reading
- Your assessments will usually include case studies, quizzes and written assessments
What next?
Study with the help of our Tutors and the Student Support team to achieve an industry-focussed certificate.
- Enrol with us today to begin your future-focused learning journey
- After enrolment, we’ll give you a 5-day satisfaction guarantee to ensure the course is right for you
Subjects
2 Key Modules, made up of 18 subjects
About Careerhouse
Careerhouse offers online, industry-relevant courses. We’re not like other education providers. We aim to offer a holistic, practical, and hands-on approach, to help set you up for success in the real world.
Whether you’re looking to upskill, transition to a new industry, start your own business or take your hobby to the next level, we’ll help take you there.
We partner with industry experts and industry-leading education partners, who are renowned in their chosen fields, to deliver courses that are relevant, practical and interactive.
Our mission is to make sure that you are equipped with the necessary skills to take the next step in your life with confidence.