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Travel and Tourism program

Travel and Tourism program

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*The program has been approved for delivery by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB). **International Students: This program is not eligible for the Postgraduate Work Permit Program (PGWPP). To be eligible for a PGWPP you must transfer to one of our pathway institutions. For more details, please visit our international students page.

If you love people, like to learn about different cultures, and are customer-service oriented, one of our travel and tourism programs could be for you! We will help you build a diverse set of skills to work in the different travel and tourism sectors – think land, air, or sea. Our diploma programs both have a 5 star level endorsement from the Association of Canadian Travel Agencies (ACTA).

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Programs Options

Event and Meeting Planning

Travel & Tourism Business

Management Diploma

Total program duration 1020 hours (47 weeks) including 160 hours of practicum

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Travel & Tourism Business Management

Diploma with Co-op

Total program duration 1912 hours (98 weeks)

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Tourism Certificate

Program Courses

Total program duration 240 hours (12 weeks)

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Tourism Certificate

Program with Co-Op

Total program duration 240 hours (12 weeks)

Event and Meeting Planning

Travel & Tourism Business

Management Diploma

Total program duration 1020 hours (47 weeks) including 160 hours of practicum

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Travel & Tourism Business Management

DIPLOMA WITH CO-OP

Total program duration 1912 hours (98 weeks)

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Tourism Certificate

PROGRAM COURSES

Total program duration 240 hours (12 weeks)

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Tourism Certificate

PROGRAM WITH CO-OP

Canadian Tourism College’s online training gives you the flexibility to study at your own pace, anywhere you have an Internet connection…

Travel & Tourism Business Management Diploma Program Courses

Total program duration 1020 hours (47 weeks) including 160 hours of practicum

Discusses and evaluates how information systems and communication technologies can be used to meet business requirements. This course will teach you how to apply tools and features to produce information for business purposes.

Students will examine the characteristics and operation of small business in the Canadian context.
Students will demonstrate vocabulary acquisition and use, and apply reading, note taking, critical thinking, writing and oral presentation skills in a business context.

Covers current communication theories for business situations and examines personal factors, behaviours and interpersonal skills in business situations.

Students will use advanced software features to develop computer-based solutions for business problems that improve productivity and efficiency.
Discusses the various types of travel, codes of conduct expected of employees, key terminology used within the industry, the growth of tourism, and the professional development of employees.
Discusses the various types of accommodations around the world, codes and language commonly used in the industry, as well as relevant calculations.
Provides you with the knowledge and skills to counsel and sell airline related products in a retail or wholesale business environment.
Amadeus is one of the major Global Distribution Systems in the world. This course will teach you everything you need to know about making airline reservations.
Get exposure to the travel and tourism industry through onsite visitations or guest speakers.
Learn how to calculate international airfares and counsel clients on the best routing and price that meets their needs.
This unit provides you with the knowledge and skills to identify a client’s needs, match the correct product, and close the sale.
Learn the importance of documentation, health requirements, travel insurance, and the process for changing airline tickets.
The SABRE Computer Reservation course provides you with the knowledge and skills to complete a travel reservation using the live SABRE Red reservation system to book airline flights, hotel reservations, and ground transportation.
The World Destinations parts 1-3 provides you with the knowledge and understanding of key tourism destinations, their major attractions and geographical point across the globe.
Learn the ins and outs of the various niche markets that are an essential component of today’s tourism industry.
Focuses on providing you with the knowledge and skills to counsel and sell rail, auto, and motor coach related products in a retail or wholesale business environment.
Become familiar with tour operators and their insurance products as well as the way to combine products to create a customized itinerary.
Prepares students to become lifelong learners as industry professionals who are capable of keeping up with current industry trends and practices.
Gain the knowledge and skills to counsel and sell cruise products. Learn the difference between mass market and specialty cruises plus what the current trends are.
Learn all the necessary steps to confidently plan, organize, sell, and operate a group tour.
Provides you with the knowledge and skills to research, compose, and deliver a local city tour.
Resume preparation, interview techniques, life skills, and the correct use of grammar in a cover letter will all be covered in this course.
This is a self-driven project with little supervision, intentionally designed to build self-motivation skills. This will help build time management, stress management, and priority setting skills.

Travel & Tourism Diploma Program with Co-Op

Total program duration 1912 hours (98 weeks)

Students must complete 956 hours of paid work experience hours in addition to the courses listed above, for a total of 1912 hours.

Tourism Certificate Program Courses

Total program duration 240 hours (12 weeks)
Provides you with the knowledge and skills to counsel and sell airline related products in a retail or wholesale business environment.
Amadeus is one of the major Global Distribution Systems in the world. This course will teach you everything you need to know about making airline reservations.
Get exposure to the travel and tourism industry through onsite visitations or guest speakers.
Learn how to calculate international airfares and counsel clients on the best routing and price that meets their needs.
Provides you with the knowledge and skills to sell travel products and provide excellent customer service. Also included are the processes related to marketing for the hospitality and tourism industry.
Learn the accounting procedures of IATA airlines as they would be handled in an IATA appointed travel agency and the accounting principles used in an agency or tour wholesaler environment.
The SABRE Red Computer Reservation course provides you with the knowledge and skills to complete a travel reservation using the live SABRE Red reservation system to book airline flights, hotel reservations, and ground transportation.

Tourism Certificate Program with Co-Op

Total program duration 480 hours (24 weeks)

Students must complete 240 hours of paid work experience in addition to the courses listed above, for a total of 480 hours.

Employment Opportunities

A career in tourism can take you anywhere, from adventure tour operator to travel consultant. With education and experience in this field, you can create a career catered to your specific interests and skills. The options are endless! The following are some examples:

TRAVEL AGENT / COUNSELLOR
TRANSLATOR
AIRLINE RESERVATION AGENT
TOUR OPERATOR / GUIDE

Employment Opportunities

A career in tourism can take you anywhere, from adventure tour operator to travel consultant. With education and experience in this field, you can create a career catered to your specific interests and skills. The options are endless! The following are some examples:

TRAVEL AGENT / COUNSELLOR
TOUR OPERATOR / GUIDE
AIRLINE RESERVATION AGENT
TRANSLATOR

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    Canadian Tourism College (CTC) has been preparing students for exciting careers in travel and tourism for over 40 years. CTC offers Hospitality, Travel and Tourism, and Flight Attendant diploma and certificate programs taught by industry professionals.

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