Travel Agent Specialist Certificate Program
Course Overview
This training program combines a two course training track:
Travel Agent and Tourism Travel Agent GeographyTravel agent career professionals consistently help people plan family vacations, corporate trips, cruises, international travel, and specialty tours such as adventure vacations. Travel agents generally have access to important information regarding fares and discounts, and are knowledgeable about particular geographic locations. Overall, a travel agent career professional can help consumers plan the most appropriate travel arrangements for their needs.Program Objectives
After completing this course, you should be able to:
Comprehend the role of the travel agent in the travel industry
Define the elements of basic travel geography
Identify strategies for coordinating air travel and cruises
Identify strategies for selling travel products and services
Identify methods for communicating with clients and meeting their needs
Identify strategies for selling geographical destinations
Identify features of North and South American destinations and more
Identify features of European and Asian destinations and more
Identify climate patterns, culture, and typical visitor types for destinations around the world
Identify the steps to start your own travel business
Job Outlook
Employment of travel agents is projected to grow by 10 percent from 2010 to 2020, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Clients who want customized travel experiences, such as adventure tours, will continue to require the expertise of agents. However, the ability of travelers to research vacations and book their own trips using the Internet is expected to continue to suppress demand for travel agents.
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What are my payment options?
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What is difference between a certificate and a certification?
By successfully completing a course through one of our college or university partners the student is awarded a Certificate of Completion from the institution. If there is a state or national exam that the course is preparing a student for, the proper certifying body will be indicated and that association will proctor and award any type of certification. This is the student’s responsibility, although ECA is here to help guide our students in the right direction.
Does this course translate in to college credit?
Through our college and university partners, ECA offers non-credit certificate programs.
How long do access to my complete my course?
Access will begin on your start date and end on your end date unless otherwise specified. If you are falling behind in your course please contact an Education Consultant to talk about your options.
When are the course start dates?
The course start dates are determined by the student due to open-enrollment.
Is the Certification exam included in the course?
The certification exam is not included in the cost of the course unless otherwise specified in the course education and training plan.
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