Professional Development
Travel Career Certificate Program
Program Information
Travel and tourism is the world’s fastest growing service industry. As the industry expands, so does the demand for skilled and knowledgeable professionals. The Travel Career Certificate Program will provide you with the basic skills needed to compete for entry level positions in the travel industry, whether with the airlines, travel agencies, cruise lines, or as a home-based agent.
The program consists of two courses. First, you will complete an introductory course, Travel Career Training, to learn the fundamentals. The second course, Reservation Computer Training, will provide the skills necessary to sell all types of travel through the country’s most popular computer reservations systems.
Both courses must be completed in order to receive the Travel Career Certificate. Both courses in the Travel Career Certificate Program are taught by experienced instructors from Primum Travel Company, the nation’s leading travel career training company.
Fall 1998 Travel Career Course Offerings
2204 Travel Career Training
Learn the basic skills and gain knowledge unique to the travel business.
Topics include:
Workbooks will be provided.
$295
| A: | Tues-Thurs,
Sept 15-Oct 8 6:30-9:30pm |
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2205 Reservation Computer Training
This comprehensive course will include an introduction to the computer and to the software used in the travel industry.
Topics include:
Hands-on training will be conducted on the country’s most popular computer reservations systems.
Prerequisite: Travel Career Training (2204) or permission of the instructor. Workbooks will be provided.
$595
| A: | Tues-Thurs,
Oct 13-Nov 19 6:30-9:30pm |
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2206 Travel Destination Geography
This course is an exciting and fun course for anyone working in the travel industry and interested in, or required to, travel. It is an opportunity to share knowledge and experiences of worldwide locations, as well as to learn from the experiences of others, including aspects such as:
This class is very interactive. Other student’s experiences, as well as the instructor’s experience and knowledge will provide a rich background for learning more about our world.
$225
| A: | Mon,
Sept 21-Nov 2 6:30-9:30pm |
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2207 Home-Based Travel Agent
This course will provide an overview of the current direction of the travel industry as it relates to the Home-Based Travel Agent, also known as an Outside Sales Agent.
Topics include:
If time permits, specific questions will be answered regarding the steps necessary to prepare for a position as a Home-Based Agent. Students will be provided with a detailed manual on the set-up and operation of a home-based travel business.
$85
| A: | Sat,
Sept 12 9:30am-12:30pm |
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