Introduction to Travel and Tourism

Whether you want to kickstart or expand your career in travel and tourism, this course is perfect for you. The in-depth curriculum covers a range of topics from the tourism system to travel operations and industry trends and you will also learn effective business communication skills.

This course will equip you with the managerial, personal and operational skills needed to successfully run a tourism enterprise or manage a tourism destination.

This course contains 5 substantive modules and includes a learning plan, with weekly schedules, to keep your studies on track.

Modules in this course:

• Module 1: The Tourism System

• Module 2: Impact of Tourism

• Module 3: Introduction to Travel Operations

• Module 4: Communication Skills

• Module 5: Introduction to Travel Geographies

Career Outlook:

On completion of this course, you will earn an industry-ready certificate that will empower you to explore exciting career directions  such as:

• Government careers in the tourism sectors

• Careers in the parks and recreation sectors

• Tour Operator or Tour Guide

• Tourism Administrator

• Guest Relations Officer

• Travel consultant in a travel agency