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Travel and Tourism - Certificate in Travel Planning |
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This course continues throughout the year. The
School of Business Administration, the Colorado Center for Tourism Research,
and the Extended Studies Program at Fort Lewis College offer an online course
curriculum in travel and tourism. Completion of all courses in the curriculum
leads to a Certificate in Travel Planning. Join us in exploring the fastest
growing industry in the world! Learn the essentials of travel planning and
start getting more enjoyment and value for yourself as well as others who
enjoy the travel experience. When you successfully complete these courses,
you will be able to plan and create itineraries for yourself and others. There
is no specific timetable for these courses. You may begin taking any of the
courses as soon as your registration information and fees are processed. Each
online course takes between 20 and 30 hours to complete and includes all materials
and instructor support. It is recommended, but not mandatory, that you complete each course in the sequence listed. If you are only interested in enhancing your current knowledge of a particular area in travel planning, you may enroll in those that specifically interest you. You must, however, complete all courses in the curriculum to earn your certificate in travel planning. Please Note: For nondegree-seeking students, the fee is $98 per course. For degree-seeking students, the fee is subject to the current rate of tuition and fees at Fort Lewis College. NC/BA/ES 100 1 Fort Lewis Travel Sales and Trends This course provides a foundation for the rest of the courses in this program of study. Students learn what it takes to be a travel professional as well as how to work with travel professionals. Discover successful sales steps for telephone reservations agents and travel professionals who work with clients one-on-one, and learn how these individuals assist one another with travel plans. Trends in the travel industry including the use of the Web for travel resources and information on possible careers in the industry are also explored. Register through Fort Lewis. Online, Self-paced Staff Noncredit Tuition: $98 NC/BA/ES 101 1 Fort Lewis Destination Geography Increase knowledge of popular domestic and international destinations. Learn the basics of people and places that make these destinations special for tourists worldwide. Sample itineraries and recommendations on what goes into building successful itineraries based on seasons and destinations are provided to build student confidence in creating itineraries. Register through Fort Lewis. Online, Self-paced Staff Noncredit Tuition: $98 NC/BA/ES 102 1 Fort Lewis Air Reservations: United States Domestic Gain the product knowledge and skills needed to research, plan, and book air travel within the U.S. Learn the terminology, policies, and procedures of airline travel and airline reservations. Register through Fort Lewis. Online, Self-paced Staff Noncredit Tuition: $98 NC/BA/ES 103 1 Fort Lewis Air Fares: United States Domestic Learn the air fare terms, codes, fare construction principles and fare application rules that are used to locate the lowest possible fares for air travel. Students practice interpreting taxes and fees that apply to air travel. Register through Fort Lewis. Online, Self-paced Staff Noncredit Tuition: $98 NC/BA/ES 104 1 Fort Lewis Ground Transportation Learn the basics about product, policies, procedures, codes, pricing and distribution in the car rental industry. The types of travel experiences, services and accommodations available on Amtrak, VIA Rail Canada, BritRail, and Eurail also are presented. Register through Fort Lewis. Online, Self-paced Staff Noncredit Tuition: $98 NC/BA/ES 105 1 Fort Lewis Hospitality Learn the basics of hotel product, rate structure, property and room classifications, codes, and published and automated resources and nonautomated reservation procedures. Students also learn about variables that affect prices. Register through Fort Lewis. Online, Self-paced Staff Noncredit Tuition: $98 |
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