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This is a short course ideal for those who are just about to enter the industry or just started. It will give you background information on travel and tourism in general and also you can select part of the course that you are most interested. At the end of the course you will get a certificate from the Association of Tourism and Hospitality Executives. If you decide to go forward to take the International Diploma in Travel and Tourism, you will get full credit for the three units taken in this course.

The International Diploma is equivalent to a first year of an honours degree at Anglia Ruskin University.

Certified Tourism Professional  


CTP
Contents of page


1 - Subjects covered
2 - Likely career prospects
3 - Qualification
4 - How you are assessed
6 - Cost


Tourism and Hospitality are among the growth industries of the world, with more and more jobs on offer. Covering a wide range of occupations in different organisations - many of them overlapping they offer the opportunity of an interesting career with many opportunities to progress. The Association of Tourism and Hospitality Executives provide the highest quality courses in both Tourism and Hospitality. These courses are short and effective. They are designed to provide the basic knowledge required to start or get established in the industry.  We are also approaching a large number of organizations in the hospitality and tourism industry for either accreditation or to provide them with knowledge of the qualifications.

 
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Subjects covered

 

Advantages of gaining the CTP

Earn professional recognition from your employer and colleagues

Distinguish yourself with 'CTP' after your name on your business card and curriculum vitae.

Position you to compete and succeed in the global workplace

Demonstrate your commitment to personal professional development and lifelong learning

 

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Students will need to complete the first module equivalent to Unit 1 of the IDTT and then two other Units. You can choose from below or any unit from the IDTT.

The CTP syllabus is

Module 1 -

Introduction to Tourism

Hospitality and Tourism
   Employment in Tourism
    The Tourism Industry

Module 1 is compulsary and you will need also to study 1 further module from below

Module 2 - 

Global Destinations
Local Destinations
Impact of Tourism on Destinations

Module 3 - 

Transport Services
     Airline Operations
  Cruise Market
Roads and Railways
    Flows of traffic

Module 4  - 

Retail Travel Sales
Tour Operations
   Travel Agency
Dynamic Packaging

Module 5   -

Tourism Industry Strategy
Leadership and Management
Tourism Marketing
Human Resource Management
Tourism Organisations
Information Technology
Please note that modules may vary depending on country
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Likely career prospects

We have recognised at least two groups of potential students.

The first ones are those that are starting working in the industry without any recognised qualifications but are keen to learn and have knowledge of the industry.

The second group are those who have already taken courses elsewhere, often in non UK countries but are keen to obtain a UK accredited qualification.

 
 


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Qualification

The Certified Tourism Professional designation represents someone who has achieved competence in tourism skills required to add value, drive business performance, and build quality practices within organizations. The CTP credential indicates a commitment to excellence based on a strong, ethical foundation and dedication to lifelong learning.

You can use the qualification to go forward and take a certificate or diploma in International Travel and Tourism.



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  How you are assessed
 

The student will undertake a short examination online which will then be forwarded and marked either by the centre or ATHE directly.

 
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Cost

The cost of this course is £115.00. We will be in touch within 24 hours apart from weekends.

The course fee includes the online resource bank covering ALL the course plus CD and of course full tutor support.



 

 

 

 

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