Travel Agent school training courses in Athens, GA (public, in-house or online)

This industry-leading program prepares students for the Institute of Certified Travel Agents TAP Certification. Students learn the basic skills needed to operate a computer reservation system. The online program consists of two modules including your choice of SABRE, WORLDSPAN, APOLLO OR AMADEUS GDS systems. All materials are included.

200 hours.

The California State University, East Bay Travel Agent Certificate gives aspiring travel agents the fundamental training required to enter the field. It also is an excellent way to prepare for The Travel Institute’s National Travel Agent Proficiency test (or TAP test).

Students who take advantage of Cal State East Bay’s program will learn from someone who is both a distinguished instructor and a distinguished travel consultant. Combined with her 12 years’ experience teachi...

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This nationally recognized Travel Agent training program is a proven, successful method for motivated people to begin a travel career, and will help prepare students for The Travel Institute (formerly ICTA) TAP Certification. Students learn the basic skills needed to operate a computer reservation system. This program consists of two modules including a Travel Career Development module and an interactive reservation system module. All materials included.

I.Exploring the World of Travel
A.Travel and the Travel Profession
B.Technology
C.Geography Basics
II.The Travel Product
A.Domestic Air Travel
B.International Travel
C.Ground Travel
D.Accommodations
E.Cruises
F.Tours
III.Sales and Marketing
A.Making a Sale
B.Specialized Sales
C.Marketing
IV.The Travel Workplace
A.Communications
B.Money Matters
C.Home-based Agents
D.Finding a Job
E.Building a Career
V.Computer Reservation Systems

The Travel Agent Certificate provides comprehensive training necessary to become an effective travel professional. This includes instruction in the Sabre Computer Reservation Systems, travel reservations, fares and tickets, leisure travel products, destination geography and travel sales and customer service.