Travel | Product Portfolio for the Travel Agent or Retailer

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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.

ABTA Tour Operators Certificate (ABTOC). Now known as the Certificate in Travel (Tour Operators), this 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.

ABTA Travel Insurance Training Programme A two-level, self-study training course available for travel companies, travel training organisations and any company that sells travel insurance.

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.

Certificate in Travel (Travel Agents) previously known as ABTA Travel Agents Certificate (ABTAC) is the standard examination based qualification for travel agents, accepted by large organisations and independents as demonstration of the competence levels they expect from their frontline staff. Participants can study or by registering with one of our partner colleges. The course is 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.

Explorer Explorer contains the core syllabus material for candidates working towards achieving either ABTAC (ABTA Travel Agents Certificate) or ABTOC (ABTA Tour Operators Certificate) at both primary and advanced levels. In addition Explorer can be used when studying for the Travel Geography Certificate at all three levels.

Galileo Developed by the American company VIASINC to provide a comprehensive training package and to enable candidates to operate the Galileo GDS system - available through partner approved centres.

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 Publications have been developed to cover all areas of the travel business.

Passport into Travel is a comprehensive introduction, designed for those who have recently entered the world of travel.

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 Insurance Training Programme ABTA's two-level, self-study training course available for travel companies, travel training organisations and any company that sells travel insurance.

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.

VIASINC Developed by the American company VIASINC to provide a comprehensive training package and to enable candidates to operate the Galileo GDS system - available through partner approved centres.

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.