SEF-BSN7802 - Travel Agent Training (Exam Cost Included)

Course Description

Together, travel and tourism make up one of the world's largest industries. While the internet has made travel booking easier, travel agents continue to play a vital role in luxury, corporate, and group travel. As the industry continues to expand, now is the perfect opportunity to become a skilled travel agent and enroll in an online travel agent certification course. This online travel agent course will prepare you to work in the fast-paced travel industry. By completing your online travel agent course, you will gain a deep understanding of both travel and tourism so you can help clients research, plan, and book their trips. Furthermore, you will prepare to take the TAP (Travel Agent Proficiency) test, offered by the Travel Institute (formerly ICTA), with the registration fee for this test included with your online travel agent course.

Course Outline

1. Introduction to the Travel Industry
2. Professional Skills
3. Basic/International Geography
4. Destination Geography
5. Introduction to International Travel
6. Introduction to Air Travel
7. Transportation
8. Career Development
9. Sales and Marketing for Travel

Learner Outcomes

• Obtain everything you need to know about the travel industry, including airline and ground transportation, hotels and resorts, cruises, tours, specialty travel, and more
• Review all the international and domestic travel destinations that you are most likely to recommend and sell to your clients
• Understand how to market yourself as a travel professional
• Gain customer service skills needed as a travel professional
• Become eligible to sit for the Travel Agent Proficiency (TAP) test, offered by the Travel Institute (formerly ICTA)
• Obtain the knowledge you need to get started in your travel career
• Discover how to gain and help future clients achieve their travel plans

Notes

This is an asynchronous online course offered through the third-party vendor ed2go. This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook. The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

• Travel Career Development and accompanying workbook
• Exploring the World and accompanying workbook

Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.