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Online and distance learning courses and certificate programs for aspiring travel agents and tourism professionals. Travel Specialist, Travel Counselor, Travel Agent, Tourism Operations, Reservations, Cruises, and more.

   
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Travel Agent Career Training Programs

Travel agents work with individuals, couples, and larger groups to help plan trips of all lengths, make reservations, and provide recommendations on a wide variety of destinations. Career training has become increasingly important for travel agents, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports, as competition is strong in this field. For people who love travel and learning about different locations and cultures, it can be a rewarding career, with potential benefits such as discounts on travel and lodging.

Travel Agent Courses Online
There is a growing number of online courses available for aspiring travel agents. Studying the transportation and hospitality industries is an integral part of their career education; online programs for travel agents take an average of 18-24 months to complete, depending on the program.

Working as a Travel Agent
Travel agents are employed by travel agencies, and those who work independently have generally gained experience in such agencies before starting their own businesses. Travel agents often work under high pressure, as constantly fluctuating prices in the industry and regulations regarding transportation require constant research. Travel agents earned an average of $27,640 in 2004.

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Penn Foster Career School
Penn Foster Career School has been providing distance learning to students around the world since 1890 and offers the following travel training program:
  • Travel Agent
    The Education Direct distance learning program can be your passport to an exciting future as a travel agent. Train quickly and conveniently, and learn the skills you need to succeed. You'll learn:
    • How travel agents use Computerized Reservation Systems
    • The key tourist destinations throughout the world
    • About tour and vacation packages
    • How to start your own travel agency

Penn Foster Career School is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools for high school and vocational-technical programs, and by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). Penn Foster Career School is affiliated with DANTES, which qualifies U.S. military personnel for tuition reimbursement. Many Penn Foster programs are approved for U.S. Armed Forces veterans training benefits.

Penn Foster Career School offers affordable, all-inclusive pricing—among the lowest of all career schools—and 0% interest financing and customized payment plans.

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Ashworth University
Ashworth University is a widely respected, nationally accredited distance education school, and offers the following travel program:
  • Professional Travel Career Program
Students receive comprehensive texts and study materials by mail, and study in the convenience of home, at their own pace. Exams are open-book. Also available is a home study high school diploma program from James Madison High School. Monthly tuition is interest free. Students may enroll online, year-round.

Ashworth University is an Accredited Member of the Distance Education and Training Council. The Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency, for distance learning schools. Ashworth University is qualified under the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support, or DANTES program. Ashworth University offers easy, interest-free monthly tuition.

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JER Group, Inc. (onlineworkshops)
JER Group, Inc. (onlineworkshops) offers a wide variety of online courses and vocational training programs in travel, including:

  • Travel Careers Certificate Program
  • Beginning Travel Career 5 Week Onlineworkshop
  • Advanced Travel Career 6 Week Onlineworkshop
  • Global Travel Geography & Culture
  • Travel Agency Computer Training Competencies
  • The Travel Agent's Approach to Booking Cruises
  • How to Work for Yourself as a Homebased Travel Agent
Students who complete their online course of study can earn Continuing Education Credit and Certification from any given number of JER’s partner educational institutions. Visit the site to view the complete list of over 350 online courses and online certificate programs.

Purchase any JER Group, Inc. course through WorldWideLearn.com and you'll receive a 10% discount!

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Institute of Certified Travel Agents
The Institute of Travel Agents offers many online tests and programs including the following certfication tests:

  • Certified Travel Associate (CTA) Online Test
  • Certified Travel Counselor (CTC) Online Test
There are also many Destination Specialist (DS) online tests available.

Pima Community College - Department of Online Tourism Training
Pima Community College offers a comprehensive web-based tourism training program. Basic Certificate in Tourism Operations includes six online courses that can be taken at any time:

  • Intro to Tourism Operations
  • Computerized Reservations I & II
  • Geography for the Travel Professional I & II
  • Leisure Delivery Products - Tour Planning, Cruise Sales and Marketing, Ecotourism and Park Management
  • Tourism Sales and Marketing
All courses are transferable to Arizona State University and count toward a four year degree in Recreation and Tourism Mangement. The program is certified by the American Society of Travel Agents and the Institute of Certified Travel Agents.

Travel Agent University Online
Travel Agent University On-Line is brought to you by the Education & Training Division of Travel Agent Magazine. Online courses included are Club Med Sales Specialist, Portugal, Israel Travel Consultant, Cosmos and Globus Tour Specialist, SuperClubs Internet Classroom, Mirage Resorts Sales Specialist and more.

University of Nottingham
This online distance taught postgraduate comprehensive programme of study leads to a Master of Science in Tourism and Travel Management. Upon completion of the course, students will have the necessary skills to pursue a career in the management and marketing of tourism in a variety of work sectors.

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Penn Foster Career School
Travel agent training program

Ashworth University
Travel career training program

JER Group, Inc. (onlineworkshops)
Online Travel Agent certificate

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