About the Profession
Self-employment is the fastest growing career choice in the travel industry.
Imagine building a rewarding, and profitable home based travel business with opportunity to travel, and helping to make your clients travel dreams a reality.
Those working in the travel industry from home, may be referred to as a Home Based Travel Professional, or Travel Advisor, or Travel Agent. The title varies with travel companies.
Benefits of Working as a Home Based Travel Professional / Travel Advisor / Travel Agent
We have worked with thousands of individuals working as a home-based Travel Professionals who have shared what they love most about being self employed, this includes:
- Being their own boss (hope you’re a good one!!)
- Choosing their own hours (especially those juggling other work, family and other commitments)
- Opportunity to TRAVEL and visit destinations around the world which makes selling easier
- More control over income as this is based on sales. “The more you sell, the more you make” 😃
- Becoming as a Travel Specialist in a particular area of travel or destination, selected country(s) or regions, etc. aligned with interests, and hobbies. This may include specializing in a niche market e.g. destination weddings, adventure travel, wellness, spas, and many others
- Specializing in selling cruises anywhere in the world
Q & A:
Q: “I have gone through the Travel College Canada website, and see there is a diploma and certificate program. I am not sure which is best for me. I am planning to work from home, selling travel.”
A: Please read content on each program page to ensure you choose the best program to suit your educational needs and career goal.
1. International Tourism Management – This is a comprehensive Diploma Program, ideal for the individual with no previous training or work experience in the travel industry.
Program content is a blending of travel and tourism, and an overview of four core business competencies. This ensures the necessary knowledge, and skills are developed on which to build a solid home business.
Travel consumers expect their Travel Advisor/Agent to be well trained, and knowledgeable, and know more about the travel industry than they do which builds consumer trust, and confidence.
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2. The second choice is our Home Based Travel Professional which is a Certificate program.
About the Program (Non-Vocational)
Our Home Based Travel Professional Program is ideal for those looking for a short comprehensive program, and for travel advisors/agents who appreciate the value of skills upgrading. “Build your Knowledge – Build your Business.”
Knowledge delivered through the program increases one’s self-confidence, which results in higher sales and increases the chances for a successful home-based travel business.
Program content has been carefully selected to include “must know” essentials for a Home Based Travel Professional/ Travel Advisor/Travel Agent etc.
Upon successful program completion, the student will learn, and understand travel industry essentials, and responsibilities of the profession. The following courses are included:
- Global Overview
- Travel Documentation E.g. Passports, Visas, Health; Entry & Re-Entry Requirements
- Professional Sales
- Travel Industry Law & TICO
- Travel Insurance
- Vacation – All Inclusive Packages
- Cruise Line Industry – Cruise Lines
- Airline Industry, Fares & Booking Procedures
Program Delivery – Online
Courseware is sent by email in pdf format.The student studies independently from home.
Program Hours – 160
This includes studying course notes, research, assignment, and test. It is recommended the student dedicate 8 or more hours per week to finish within 20 weeks (5 months). If more time is needed, the student may request an end date extension.
Program Fee
C$1575.00 (tax deductible) Courseware includes: Theory Notes, Assignment, Test, and Certificate upon successful completion.
Admission Requirements
This is a non-vocational program so it is open to anyone in the world with an interest in learning, and developing skills and knowledge to work in the travel industry.
How to Register
Step 1. Email:info@travelcollege.ca and request the Home Based Travel Professional Enrolment Contract.
Step 2. When payment has been sent, please notify the college by email, and include the completed Enrolment Contract, and Admission document(s)
Step 3. Please allow up to 30 days for processing. Courseware is emailed in pdf format.
The Program
The student is encouraged to start their program once courseware is received, and to do their best to complete the program within the specified time. End date extension is provided as needed.
Certificate
A certificate is awarded to those who achieve a Pass grade of 70% or higher.