Travel Professional Skillnet

Certification

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ITAA are delighted to announce the launch of a new DIT accredited travel Diploma for 2009. The Association is now in a position to give a huge boost to continuous professional development amongst members, by officially certifying the expertise and professionalism that ITAA participants secure with a third level college.

The new ‘Travel Professionals Certificate’ is mapped and recognised as level 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ), also known as ‘CPD Diploma’ level, which carries international credibility as well as credits (ECTS 5) towards further third level study.

Curriculum:

The Travel Professionals Certificate consists of six full day training courses assessed by either exam or presentation depending on the topic and also a written individual reflective paper (40% of total marks) The topic is the changing environment for travel industry in Ireland, researching a new product – what’s involved in the process, new market opportunities for the travel industry in Ireland. All students will have access to the DIT online library and will receive a DIT student card.

Core Subjects:

Time Management

The Retail Business

The Online Expert

Travel Law

Plus 2 of the following options:

South America

North America

South East Asia / China

Cruising

Ski beginners

Ski advanced

Dynamic Spain

Weddings & Honeymoons - Short Haul

Weddings & Honeymoons - Long Haul

Australasia

 

For further information, or to book a place please contact Dervla or Fiona.

01 679 4179