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Courses, Qualifications and Publications

These are the subjects that we think will be of particular interest to you. Click on underlined headings for more information.

Air Fares and Ticketing Course (Passport into Air) is a professional qualification with Levels 1 & 2 being recognised and approved by the International Air Transport Association in the UK. Available at Foundation Level, Level 1 and Level 2. The course can be undertaken by enrolling with one of our partner colleges.

ATOC (Association of Train Operating Companies) Quality of Service Course is a two day course and examination covering fares, timetables, reservations and ticketing. The course is a valuable addition to career development as each agency wishing to qualify as a sales agent for Railways of Britain services must have at least two members of staff in possession of the certificate. Separate ELGAR Training Courses are available for booking GB rail services on Global Distribution Systems.

Career in Travel The Travel Training Programme is one of the largest and most comprehensive Apprenticeship training schemes in the country, leading to a nationally recognised qualification. Many companies from all sectors of the travel and tourism industry recruit and train new staff exclusively through this programme, the scheme being free to the employer. To see if any employers have already expressed an interest in finding a Travel Training Programme trainee in your area click here and follow the simple instructions.

Certificate in Travel (Tour Operators) previously known as ABTA Tour Operators Certificate (ABTOC) is the standard examination based qualification for tour operators. It is designed to test the knowledge, understanding and many of the skills required by a tour operator. Available at Primary and Advanced levels, now known as Level 2 and Level 3.

ELGAR Training Courses Half day, one day and two day courses for booking GB rail services on Global Distribution Systems.

In-house Training Programmes are specially designed for the travel and tourism industry. Whatever your budget and training needs we will develop a cost effective and personalised training programme delivered to your staff at your premises.

Management Training Our specialist Management Training Unit can provide tutor-led, tailored, in-house training programmes covering disciplines in Strategic, Financial and General Management.

Passport into Air is a professional qualification with Levels 1 & 2 being recognised and approved by the International Air Transport Association in the UK. Available at Foundation Level, Level 1 and Level 2. The course can be undertaken by enrolling with one of our partner colleges.

Product Training can help you sell your product or destinations to travel agents and other sales teams/outlets. We can organise tutor-led workshops, distance learning programmes using text based modules, video, CD ROM, viewdata and internet.

Railways of Britain Association of Train Operating Companies (ATOC) Quality of Service course is a two day course and examination covering fares, timetables, reservations and ticketing. The course is a valuable addition to career development as each agency wishing to qualify as a sales agent for Railways of Britain services must have at least two members of staff in possession of the certificate. Separate ELGAR Training Courses are available for booking GB rail services on Global Distribution Systems.

Travel Destinations A travel industry-recognised qualification available at three levels covering major tourist destinations and worldwide locational geography and general tourist information.

Travel Geography CD-ROM Visually stunning and interactive, this training programme examines Global Topics, Tourist Options and more than 30 European Countries in detail. Only £79.00 plus VAT for the complete two-disc set. Licensing arrangements available.

Travel Training Programme One of the largest and most comprehensive Apprenticeship training schemes in the country, leading to a nationally recognised qualification. Many companies from all sectors of the travel and tourism industry recruit and train new staff exclusively through this programme, the scheme being free to the employer. To see if any employers have already expressed an interest in finding a Travel Training Programme trainee in your area click here and follow the simple instructions.

Vocational Qualification Programmes National and Scottish Vocational Qualifications (NVQ/SVQ) in Customer Service, Travel Services, Telesales or Business Administration. NVQs and SVQs, besides being the basis of The Travel Training Programme, are also ideal for experienced staff.