Professional diplomas in travel, tourism, and event studies are designed to equip participants with specialized knowledge and practical skills for a dynamic career in these fast-growing industries. This diploma is typically earned after completing 4-5 certified certificates, each representing a set of skill-specific modules.

A defining feature of such diplomas is a mandatory 3-4 month supervised internship places participants in hotels, travel agencies, airlines, event companies, or tourism organizations, where they work on real-life projects, guided by industry mentors.

Certified Travel Agent
(CTA)
  • Fundamentals of Travel Agency Operations
  • GDS and Travel Booking Platforms
  • Customer Service & Travel Documentation
Certified GDS Professional
(CGDSP)
  • Fundamentals of Global Distribution Systems (GDS)
  • Airfare Search, Booking & Ticketing
  • GDS for Hotels, Cars, and Packages
Certified Customer Service in Travel (CCST)
  • Fundamentals of Customer Service in Travel
  • Handling Customer Inquiries, Complaints, and Emergencies
  • Cross-Cultural Competency & Service Excellence in Travel
Certified Travel Operations Supervisor (CTOS)
  • Supervising Travel Agency Operations
  • Team Leadership & Staff Supervision in Travel Services
  • Managing Customer Service Quality & Compliance
Certified Travel Itinerary Planner
(CTIP)
  • Fundamentals of Travel Planning
  • Crafting Personalized Itineraries
  • Digital Tools & Platforms for Itinerary Design
Certified Travel Itinerary Planner
(CTIP)
  • Fundamentals of Travel Planning
  • Crafting Personalized Itineraries
  • Digital Tools & Platforms for Itinerary Design
Certified Tour Operator
(CTO)
  • Tour Design & Product Development
  • Tour Operations & LogisticsManagement
  • Sales, Marketing, & Customer Experience in Tour Operations
Certified Destination Specialist
(CDS)
  • Destination Knowledge & Analysis
  • Destination Marketing & Branding
  • Sustainable Destination Development & Management
Certified Travel Technology & E-Commerce Specialist (CTTECS)
  • Travel Industry Technology &Platforms
  • E-Commerce in Travel & Tourism
  • Cybersecurity, Data Privacy and User Experience in Digital Travel
Certified Tour Guide Coordinator
(CTGC)
  • Fundamentals of Tour Guiding & Communication Skills
  • Cultural Heritage & Destination Knowledge
  • Tour Logistics,
Certified GDS Professional
(CGDSP)
  • Fundamentals of Global Distribution Systems (GDS)
  • Airfare Search, Booking & Ticketing
  • GDS for Hotels, Cars, and Packages
Certified Airline Reservation & Ticketing Agent (CARTA)
  • Airline Reservation Systems & Booking Procedures
  • Airline Ticketing & Documentation
  • Customer Service & Communication in Airline Ticketing
Certified Airport & Baggage Handling Professional (CABHP)
  • Airport Ground Operations & Safety Procedures
  • Baggage Handling Procedures & Systems
  • Customer Service & Communication for Baggage Handling Staff
Certified Aviation Customer Service Professional (CACSP)
  • Fundamentals of Aviation Customer Service
  • Effective Communication & Cultural Sensitivity
  • Service Recovery & Emergency Protocols
Certified Sustainable Tourism Specialist (CSTS)
  • Principles of Sustainable Tourism
  • Responsible Destination & Community Engagement
  • Sustainability in Tourism Operations and Supply Chains
Certified Ecotourism Guide
(CEG)
  • Foundations of Ecotourism and Conservation
  • Nature Interpretation and Guiding Techniques
  • Ecotourism Logistics, Sustainability, and Community Interaction
Certified Tourism Impact Analyst
(CTIA)
  • Fundamentals of Tourism Impacts
  • Measuring and Analyzing Tourism Impacts
  • Mitigating Negative Impacts and Policy Planning
Certified Responsible Travel Consultant (CRTC)
  • Principles of Responsible and Ethical Travel
  • Designing Sustainable and Community-Based Travel Experiences
  • Marketing Responsible Travel Packages
Certified Meeting Professional
(CMP)
  • Meeting & Event Planning Fundamentals
  • Logistics and On-Site Event Management
  • Client Communication and Professionalism in Meetings
Certified Event Sales Executive
(CESE)
  • Event Sales Strategy and Business Development
  • Client Relationship Management and Negotiation in Events
  • Event Contracts, Pricing, and Revenue Management
Certified Event Operations Manager (CEOM)
  • Fundamentals of Event Operations & Logistics
  • Vendor, Staff, & Service Coordination
  • Event Execution, Contingency Planning, and Post-Event Evaluation
Certified Hospitality Protocol & Etiquette Expert (CHPEE)
  • International Protocol and Diplomatic Etiquette
  • Business and Social Etiquette in Hospitality
  • Managing VIP Guests and Special Services
Certified Cultural Tourism Guide
(CCTG)
  • Principles of Cultural Tourism and Heritage Interpretation
  • Cultural Guiding Techniques and Route Design
  • Local Culture, Customs, and Responsible Tourism Practices
Certified Religious Tourism Coordinator (CRTC)
  • Fundamentals of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage
  • Designing and Managing FaithBased Tours
  • Cultural Sensitivity, Risk Management, and Guest Experience
Certified Heritage Site Interpretation Specialist (CHSIS)
  • Foundations of Heritage Interpretation and Visitor Engagement
  • Interpretation Tools, Media, and Technology
  • Cultural Sensitivity, Ethics, and Sustainable Heritage Management
Certified Community-Based Tourism Developer (CCBTD)
  • Principles and Practices of Community-Based Tourism (CBT)
  • Planning and Developing Community-Based Tourism Products
  • Management, Monitoring, and Sustainability in CBT