TRIPKIT Travel Agent Certification
Have you considered a career in the travel industry?
Together, travel and tourism make up one of the world's largest industries. While independent travel booking is on the rise, travel agents continue to play a vital role in luxury, corporate and group travel. As the industry continues to expand, now is the perfect opportunity to become a skilled travel agent.
The TRIPKIT curriculum is designed to provide agents across North America with a solid foundation in the critical areas that all travel professionals must have to be successful in this rapidly changing industry. Travel agents who obtain certification earn more as professional advisors.
What can travel agents do?
- Work at private agencies or larger companies that employ a corporate travel agent.
- Help guests at large resorts, hotels and cruise lines plan and reserve their vacations.
- Assist guests on cruise ships with reservations for their next trip.
- Serve as tour guides for large tour companies and live at destinations in Europe or Alaska.
- Use their training to become successful event planners for corporate events and resort locations.
Program dates and details
The TRIPKIT curriculum is designed to provide agents across North America with a solid foundation in the critical areas that all travel professionals must have to be successful in this rapidly changing industry. Travel agents who obtain certification earn more as professional advisors. This year-long, online program consists of two 15-week classes and a travel practicum. The first semester you will take Travel Career Development on Monday evenings 6 to 7:30 p.m. and Exploring the World on Wednesday evenings 6 to 7:30 p.m. The second semester you will schedule a travel practicum with Mystique Travel. During your classroom training and practicum experience, you will be trained on current travel and tourism software used within the industry. At the end of the course, students will take the TAP test for national certification. The cost of this course includes online books and the TAP test. You will need to provide your own laptop to use web-based software. This course is taught by Wendi Jones, an experienced, certified travel agent. By completing this course, you will gain a deep understanding of both travel and tourism, so you can help clients research, plan and book their trips.
Mondays and Wednesdays, February 3 - May 14, Practicum, June 9 - December 6, TAP proxy exam will be in person December 11 on the Grand Island campus. Cost is $1,200.
Ready to register? Have questions?
Please contact the CWE office at 308-398-7441 or cwegi@cccneb.edu.
Class code: 24/RE HMRM 7007 CGE11