Prepare for a career in
the travel industry online
Travel professionals work in a variety of positions in
the travel industry:
Airlines
Car
Rental Companies
Cruise
Lines
Hotels
and Resorts
Tour
Operators
Travel
Agents and Agencies
We have a wide variety of classes for those new
to the travel industry and experienced travel professionals interested
in continuing education. Click on the Catalog link above to learn
more about our classes.
What
classes do I take?Courses are grouped into specialty areas. It is recommended that you take the courses in the order in which they are listed as each course in the series builds upon previous information covered. If you would like to take more than one course at a time, you may take the following courses simultaneously:
Travel Sales and Trends and Air Reservations
Air Fares, Automated Air Reservations, Hotels and Lodging and Ground Transportation
ARC Documents and Automated Air Fares and Tickets
Automated Car Rental and Hotel Accommodations and Fares and Tickets International
How long will it take me to complete
each class? Most students complete each course in 20-30 hours.
Not sure what direction to take? For those wishing an overview of the travel industry, we recommend the Taking Off In Travel Course. It is the perfect course to introduce
you to a variety of travel products and careers in travel and tourism.
This course provides an overview of the basics of the travel industry
and career opportunities available. Enjoy a fun, realistic presentation
of: air travel, car rentals, hotel accommodations, rail travel, tours,
and cruises. Group travel, incentive travel, meetings and conventions,
in-bound tourism, international travel and niche travel are also discussed.
There will be opportunities for learning activities as well as exercises
and thought-provoking case studies to aid in applying the principles presented.
Why take a class online?Online classes are ideal for those who can not
attend regularly scheduled courses due to work or family commitments. You can access your class materials at any time of the day or night.
Classes are individually priced, so you can pay as you go.
What software/hardware will I need?
A PC or IBM Compatible Personal Computer with:
Pentium 120 MHz or better
64mb RAM
2.1 GB Hard Drive
CD-ROM Drive
Windows 95 or newer
800x600 Screen Resolution (SVGA)
(RTS Reservation Software is not Mac Compatible.)
Internet Access
Email
Internet Explorer 3.0 or Netscape Navigator 3.1 or higher
Adobe®Acrobat Reader (a free download at www.adobe.com)
Have questions about the program?
Kathleen L. Beaumont
Pierce College Continuing Education
Email: kbeaumont@pierce.ctc.edu
Phone: (253)840-8450
How do I register and get started? You can register and pay for the course by calling (253)964-6616 M-Th 9am to 4pm or 9am to 12:00 on Fridays with a VISA or MasterCard debit or credit card. Refer to the item numbers below to register.Once you have registered and paid, please EMAIL the coordinator at kbeaumont@pierce.ctc.edu and provide your name, student ID and course title to get a username and password.
TRAVEL AND TOURISM TRAINING
