Course details
The 13 modules in the Foundation Level will provide you with an understanding of the travel and tourism industry, the practicalities of the travel professional's role in this industry, the importance of exceeding customer expectations, and the role of technology in the travel industry.
In addition, you will become familiar with related subjects such as industry regulations, codes, world geography, air fares and ticketing, visa and health requirements, as well as tour programmes.
By successfully completing the examination, you will become qualified as a holder of the IATA-UFTAA International Travel and Tourism Foundation Diploma and will be entitled to add the designation "DTTF" (Diploma in Travel and Tourism Foundations) after your name.
Recommended pre-qualifications: a Secondary/High School Leaving Certificate/Diploma, as well as good math and English-language skills.
Who will benefit:
- Students who wish to have a career in the travel industry
- Junior travel consultants
- Airline personnel
- Tour operators who deal regularly with travel agents
- Personnel of large companies responsible for making travel arrangement.
Course Curriculum:
- The Business Environment of the Travel and Tourism Industry
- Geography in Travel Planning 1
- Travel Formalities
- Products
- Land Transport - Rail 1
- Water Transport - Ferry
- Land Transport - Car and Camper
- Tour Packages 1
- Hotels
- Air Transport Essentials
- Support Services
- Customer Service
- Technology in the Travel Industry 1
- Air Fares and Ticketing
- Electronic Booking Tools (CD-ROM) - NEW!
- Global Distribution Systems Training
- The Electronic Booking Tools Module:
- Gain a better understanding of a Global
- Distribution System, an essential computer-based tool used by travel industry professionals to instantly confirm and manage flight, hotel, car and other reservations.
- Develop practical entry-level technological skills by learning about computer entries and the concepts behind them.
- Make appropriate travel arrangements and reservations
- Calculate and quote appropriate air fares
- Complete international travel documents in accordance with the applicable IATA rules and procedures
- Answer customers' queries, quote rates and supplements, explain conditions and book tour products
- Acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to ensure that your front-line contact with the customer is outstanding
- Understand the role of information technology - Global Distribution Systems and the Internet
- Upon receiving the IATA-UFTAA International Travel and Tourism Foundation Diploma, it is recommended that you take the IATA-UFTAA GDS Training Course - essential in today's automated workplace.
- Travel Agencies that hire employees who hold the IATA-UFTAA International Travel and Tourism
- Foundation Diploma meet one of the requirements towards becoming IATA-accredited agencies.
About IITC
IITC, India International Trade Center, is one of the premier Job Oriented Vocational Education Institutes in India. Since its inception in 1966, IITC has built several successful careers through its extensive network of centers across India. IITC continues to pioneer innovations across its pre-eminent professional courses in the fields of Designing, Aviation & Hospitality and Export-Import Training.
A wide array of professional courses are crafted in tune with the need of the times and profession. All courses are designed with extensive research and intensive consultation with industry experts. IITC also offers placement and internship assistance. IITCians have opportunities to participate in a remarkable range of activities: from academic training, seminars and workshops to an extraordinary range of co-curricular activities. Multidisciplinary access provided to participants - a part of our recent initiative: presents them with the opportunity to interact with top professionals and strike collaborations across disciplines that will be key to future advances.
IITC teaches its participants a whole new way to take in the world. It's high-tech, global, and innovative, always about taking the lead and putting ideas into action. It's about being challenged, working hard, and achieving more than you thought was possible. All while keeping in tune with current industry trends and meeting and exceeding any goals you may have set for yourself and to prepare you for personal success and direct usefulness in life.
Mr. S. K. Urval, founder - Chairman and Directors Vikrant Urval, Sandesh Urval and Samrat Urval - whose vision of creating and nurturing minds stands realized when they see thousands of IITCians placed in top companies globally.
See all IITC courses- Travel Agent and Consultant Diploma Course LineINR 1,972
INR 24,989Duration: Upto 8 Hours - Certified Travel Geography Professional SQILAH ADVANCED LEARNINGINR 4,998
INR 6,247Duration: 30 Hours
