Tourism & Travel Agent Career Training

Online and distance learning courses and certificate programs for aspiring travel agents and tourism professionals. Travel Specialist, Travel Counselor, Travel Agent, Tourism Operations, Reservations, Cruises, and more.


Travel Agent Career Training Programs

Travel agents work with individuals, couples, and larger groups to help plan trips of all lengths, make reservations, and provide recommendations on a wide variety of destinations. Career training has become increasingly important for travel agents, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports, as competition is strong in this field. For people who love travel and learning about different locations and cultures, it can be a rewarding career, with potential benefits such as discounts on travel and lodging.

Travel Agent Courses Online

There is a growing number of online courses available for aspiring travel agents. Studying the transportation and hospitality industries is an integral part of their career education; online programs for travel agents take an average of 18-24 months to complete, depending on the program.

Working as a Travel Agent

Travel agents are employed by travel agencies, and those who work independently have generally gained experience in such agencies before starting their own businesses. Travel agents often work under high pressure, as constantly fluctuating prices in the industry and regulations regarding transportation require constant research. Travel agents earned an average of $27,640 in 2004.

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University of Phoenix

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At University of Phoenix, we believe everyone deserves access to higher education.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • A.A. in Hospitality, Travel, and Tourism
  • B.S. in Business/Service Sector
Kaplan University

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Advance your career with an online degree from Kaplan University.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • AAS in Business Administration - Travel Counseling
  • AAS in Business Administration - Food/Hotel Management
Ashworth College

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Earn your degree or diploma on your schedule and succeed at Ashworth College.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Travel Agent
  • Associate of Science Degree in Marketing
Penn Foster Schools

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Advance your career with our affordable, self-paced, career-focused distance education programs.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Travel/Tourism Specialist
  • Hotel/Restaurant Management
Stratford Career Institute

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Earn Your Diploma from Home!

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Travel and Tourism
  • Hotel and Restaurant Management
University of St. Mary

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Give your career a boost with University of Saint Mary.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Master's in Business Administration - Marketing and Advertising Management
  • Master's in Business Administration - General Management
Bellevue University

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Bellevue University makes it possible for you to earn a high-quality college degree.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • BS in Marketing Management
  • MBA in Business Administration
JER Group, Inc. (onlineworkshops)

A leader in distance education since 1994, JER Group, Inc. (onlineworkshops) offers over 350 online and interactive courses, tutorials and certificate programs.

Students who complete their online course of study can earn Continuing Education Credit and Certification from JER's partner educational institutions.

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