Switzerland Tourism is inviting travel advisors to enrol in the Switzerland Travel Academy – the pathway to becoming a Switzerland Specialist while rediscovering and reconnecting with everything the country has to offer.
The refreshed layout and new modules of the Switzerland Travel Academy online certificate program has been designed for the travel trade in Australia and New Zealand, bringing travel agents the latest information and deeper knowledge about Switzerland, exclusive experiences, tourist attractions, and local tourism partners.
Now is the time for frontline sellers to fine-tune their skills to ensure they are ready to hit the ground running when it comes time to planning an itinerary.
Academy structure
The Switzerland Travel Academy consists of core and specialisation modules.
Core modules (4 + News from Switzerland) cover what you need to know about Switzerland and inform you on the latest events and experiences in Switzerland. The “News from Switzerland” module is updated every year. Completion time: approximately 3 hours.
Specialisation modules offer a deeper focus on different topics such as family holidays, accommodation offers, and outdoor activities. Completion time of each module: about 40 minutes.
Certification
The process of certification is easy and free:
- Pass the final exam on the core modules to graduate as a Switzerland Travel Expert.
- You will receive a certificate that is valid until December of the following year.
- Every year, stay informed and renew your certificate by taking the exam of the updated “News from Switzerland” module.
After passing the core modules exams, you can continue your training to receive specialisation certificates: choose the specialisation module you are interested in, pass the exam and receive the certificate.
Graduate benefits
- Certification upon graduation
- Option to specialise in certain segments
- Rights to use the Travel Expert logo for letters / brochures / website / email signature
- Possibility of ordering brochures
Interested? Sing up at: australia.switzerlandtravelacademy.ch
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