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Travel Agent Training to get you on your way!
-Career Quest Training
-The Travel Institute
CareerQuest and The Travel Institute are third-party educational resources for the beginning Home-Based Travel Agent/Independent Contractor. The following information is from www.careerquesttraining.com and completion of the program below (or similar "TRIP" program through The Travel Institute www.thetravelinstitute.com or through an accredited college) is required* to join The Travel Society.
*exceptions considered on an individual basis
The following is an example of the program offered by Career Quest:
Independent Contractor & GDS Program
The Independent Contractor program consists of three sections
- Basic Travel Industry Instruction
- 25 hours of GDS Computer Training (The Travel Society utilizes the Apollo GDS)
- Step-by-Step Instruction on how to start your own home-based agency
Upon successful completion of the program, the student will receive a transcript of his or her grades and will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.
(note: let Career Quest know you were referred by The Travel Society and you'll receive $100 off your tuition cost!)
Program of Study
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| Section 1 |
The Travel Industry |
| Section 2 |
Domestic and International Travel |
| Section 3 |
Ground Transportation and Accommodations |
| Section 4 |
Cruises and Tours Including:
- Selling Cruises by CLIA
- Holland America Cruises
- Cruising Q&A by CLIA
- Globus Tours
- Royal Caribbean's Accessible Seas
Upon completion of Section 4, you can begin your Apollo GDS training.
Contact our office to register for the system you want to study. |
| Section 5 |
Destination Research Including:
- Trip Advisor
- Travel Research Online
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| Section 6 |
Business Plans Including:
- A Blueprint for Success
- Establishing Business Strategies
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| Section 7 |
Understanding a Home Based Travel Business Including:
- Today's Home Based Agent - Ultimate Multi-Tasker
- TRAMS Client Base Training Program
- It's Your Business - Organize and Promote
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| Section 8 |
Legalities of a Home Based Agency
- Travel Insured - Protecting Your Clients
- Travel Guard Overview
- Insure America - Understanding Errors and Omissions
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| Section 9 |
Marketing your Home Based Agency Including:
- Marketing Outside the Box
- The 365 Guide
- Group Travel - A Guaranteed Money Maker
- World of Accessible Travel
- MarketEase Training Demo
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| Section 10 |
Customer Service |
| Section 11 |
Affiliating With a Host Agency vs. Going Strictly Independent |
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