Course Offerings

Together, travel and tourism make up one of the world's largest industries. While some travelers manage to book their own trips, travel agents still play a major role in luxury, corporate and group travel. With the industry positioned to grow, there's never been a better time to train to become a travel agent. This online course prepares you to work in the fast-paced travel industry. You gain a deep understanding of both travel and tourism, so you can help clients research, plan and book their trips.

Course Objectives

Be able to sit for the Travel Agent Proficiency (TAP) test, offered by the Travel Institute (formerly ICTA) upon successful completion

Connect with a Travel Placement Services (TPS) representative through Ed2Go's partnership with TPS upon successful completion

Gain the knowledge needed to get started in a travel career

Outline of Instruction

Introduction to the Travel Industry

Professional Skills

Basic/International Geography

Destination Geography

Introduction to International Travel

Introduction to Air Travel

Transportation

Career Development

Sales and Marketing for Travel

Contact Hours

100

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, a Mac or a Chromebook.

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 12 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account

Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately seven to 10 business days after enrollment: "Travel Career Development" and accompanying workbook, and "Exploring the World" and accompanying workbook.
NOTE: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is for anyone who wants to enhance their travel industry knowledge or jump-start a career in the travel industry.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

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Course Contact Information

Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]