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Tour Guides and Escorts
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Certifying Organization
National Association for Interpretation
http://www.interpnet.com
Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 4 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No
Certified Interpretive Guide
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Certification Description
The 15-day Tour Director/Tour Guide Certification Program is held in San Francisco, CA and consists of 40% classroom and 60% in-the-field training. Because of the real-world training needed, this program is not offered online. Topics covered during the training include; Local and City Sightseeing, Psychology of Group Travel, Motorcoach / Intermodal Tours, International Air Tours, Travel Emergencies, and Healthy Travel.
Certifying Organization
International Tour Management Institute
http://www.itmitourtraining.com/
Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
Certified Tour Guide / Director
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Certification Description
Packaged travel professionals who obtain, and maintain, their CTP designation demonstrate to the industry that they are experienced, knowledgeable and motivated professionals who care about the industry and the colleagues with whom they work. The CTP is considered the hallmark of professional competency and excellence in the packaged travel industry.
Certifying Organization
National Tour Association
http://ntaonline.com/
Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No
Certified Tour Professional
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Certifying Organization
Cruise Lines International Association
https://www.cruising.org/
Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No
Elite Cruise Counsellor
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Certification Description
Travel is an exciting, multi-faceted business for service oriented professionals that want to work independently or for a variety of employers.
Certifying Organization
International Air Transport Association
http://www.iata.org/Pages/default.aspx
Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No
Travel and Tourism Professional
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