ONLINE TRAVEL COURSES
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Online travel courses can be taken over the Internet without having to travel to the physical school campus. This virtual education makes learning easy for students who are not able to travel to our in class courses. The objective is to train those who wish to expand their current guide skills, work locally in their area or plan tours.

Our program should take the participant 50 - 80 hours to complete and may be done at your own pace. Various methods are used to provide information to the student. The resources used include: multimedia resources, the Internet, forums, webinars, reading material, video and email.
Online Travel Course Outline

Level One
Tour Operators, Tourism Industry Structure, Tour Director, Tour Leader, Tour Guide, Compensation for Services, Brochures, Types of Tours, Commentary, Bicycle Technique, Storytelling, New Technology/Software, Props, Culture, Current Events, Creating a City Tour, Understanding Timing, Points of Interest, Routing, Sightseeing, Pre-trip Duties, Confirming Suppliers, Arrival/Departure Procedures, Rooming/Boarding Lists, Spot Time, Reservations, Tour Preparation, Coach Entertainment, Passengers Arrivals, Working with Suppliers, Briefings

Level Two
Passenger Safety, Suppliers, Service Providers, Meet & Greet, Ethics, Day To Day Problems, Over the Road procedures, Hotel Check-Ins, Service Payments, Technical Itinerary vs. Passenger Itinerary, Luggage Handling, Group Meals, Special Assistance, Routing, Timing, Communication Skills, Understanding Group Dynamics, Problem Solving, Conflict Resolution, Motivation, Establishing Credibility, Group Leadership, Airline Delays/Cancellations, Problem solving

Requirements:
The online travel course is geared for people interested in upgrading their skills or learning about planning tours. The online course prepares participants to plan travel and act as a guide with a group.

•   A “Guide Training Certificate” is granted

Requirements:
1. Computer and internet access along with the knowledge of how to utilize both.
2. All materials are provided via the internet.
3. Participants have one full year to complete assignments.
4. Assignments are to be handed in via the internet.