Travel & Tourism Certificates and Programs

Tourism is a big business. It includes jobs in hotels, as a travel agent, guide, or even in public relations, and market research.

You can find travel-tourism certificate programs both on-campus and online. Your coursework may include:

• Accounting and business management
• Cruise lines
• General information on travel destinations
• Reservation systems
• Sales techniques

After earning your travel-tourism certificate, you could find work as a travel agent. Travel agents help their customers with all travel arrangements, including transportation, lodging, car rentals, tours, and cruises. They also help resorts and specialty groups by promoting certain travel packages.

Or you could become a tour guide and take individuals or groups to popular sites, including museums and public buildings. Alternatively, you could work as a travel guide and plan, supervise, and lead expeditions, tours, or long-distance cruises. Finally, a travel clerk advises travelers on any points of interest, even local restaurants, hotels, and emergency services.