So, you are planning a career as a Tour Guide / Tour Manager? What an exciting choiceš
TestimonialĀ
āI would like to share my experience with Travel College Canada and say it was absolutely a good program. I enjoyed the simple program instructions, and they allowed me to go at my own pace and time. Made it very convenient when working around my work and life schedule.
When I completed the program, they sent my certificate in the mail and it arrived very fast considering Iām located in western Canada. I am very grateful for my choice of school, thank you once again Louise for all your help in guiding me to the next step in my life.ā Marko from Alberta
We are a proud member:
- CTGA – Canadian Tour Guide Association
- ACTA ā Alliance of Canadian Travel Agents
About the Profession
The possibility to work, and travel around the world, and be paid! is one of the most rewarding and exciting careers one can imagine.
Tour groups typically include participants from highly diverse backgrounds, and different personalities. So those with a strong interest, and genuine desire to ensure each tour is a memorable and happy travel experience for your tour groups will ensure success.
Successful Tour Guides have a pleasant, positive healthy attitude toward Self and others, outgoing personality with ability to manage groups with maturity, and respect.
Tour Guides must also possess a well rounded skill set including respect, understanding, acceptance, and tolerance for all those who think, and do things differently.
Other highly valued skills is the ability to be resourceful, self-managed, highly responsible, and with maturity to maintain self-control at all times as challenging situations do occur on tours.
About the Program (Non-Vocational)
The student will learn and understand the components, and responsibilities of the profession. Topics include:Ā Ā
- About the Profession
- Role of Tour Guides
- Travel DocumentationĀ
- Commentaries (Informative Talks) During the Tour
- How to Establish Rapport with Participants
- How to Manage the Tour, and Participants including Emergency Situations
- And much much more!
Program Delivery – Distance EducationĀ
The student studies independently from home, however may email, or call the college with any questions, or for assistance.Ā
Program HoursĀ
On average, the program takes approx. 80 hours to complete studies, research, Assignment, and Test. It is recommended the student dedicate 8 or more hours per week to finish within 10 weeks (3 months). If more time is needed, the student may email our office to request program extension.
Program Fee
C$375.00 (tax deductible) includes Theory Notes, Assignment, Test, and Certificate upon successful completion.
Admission Requirements
This is a non-vocational program, so it is open to anyone with interest in learning, and developing skills and knowledge for this profession. As a Distance Education program, the student can live anywhere in the world.
How to RegisterĀ
Step 1. Email: info@travelcollege.ca and request both the Tour Guide / Tour Manager Enrolment Contract, and secure banking instructions for the transfer of fees in full.Ā Please ensure the bank follows transfer instructions
Step 2. When payment has been made, notify the college by email, and include a copy of your payment receipt, along with completed and signed Enrolment Contract, and supporting Admission documents as Attachments
Step 3. Once the college has received your email with Attachments, program materials including Program Introduction, Instructions, Theory notes, and Assignment will be emailed in pdf format. Please allow up to thirty days for processing and receipt of program materials.
Starting the Program
The student is encouraged to start their program immediately materials are received, and to do their best to complete the program within the specified time.
During the program, we welcome emails, or phone calls with any questions or for assistance as required. We endeavour to respond within 48 business hours.
Grading
The student must achieve an overall standing of 70% or higher, based on average grading from the Assignment and Test to pass the program.
Certificate
Upon successful completion of the program, a certificate, and tax receipt is mailed within thirty days.