Is traveling your great passion? Are you fascinated by foreign cultures and do you have a flair for foreign languages? Training to become a travel advisor or tour guide is a uniquely suitable stepping stone to an exciting career in tourism. The prerequisites vary depending on the provider - as a rule, a minimum age of approx. 21 years and a completed basic education or business school or experience in tourism are required. The individual providers provide more detailed information.

As a Travel Advisor, you represent the destination region or tour operator and bear a high level of responsibility towards the employer as well as guests and tourists. You are the first point of contact for tourists and travelers on site and are always available to provide advice. Whether you are an employed local tour guide or a freelance tour guide on a guided group tour, your ultimate goal is to ensure that customers have an unforgettable and safe stay.

Depending on the course offered, continuing education, further training in the field of tour guiding takes around six to nine months, although the study periods can also be freely divided up in some cases. In addition to specialist knowledge, it also includes country and destination studies as well as travel law, entry regulations, planning and marketing. The course is also suitable for existing tourism professionals who want to gain more confidence in their day-to-day work in travel management. Individual continuing education, further training as a Travel Advisor enables shortened further education as a Tourism Specialist with Federal Diploma of Higher Education.

Have we piqued your interest? Would you like to find out more about this exciting certificate course? Order comprehensive information brochures here and contact the training provider directly to clarify any questions you may have.