The Travel Institute, the only dedicated education provider in the travel industry, has launched the TRIPKIT℠ 5th Edition introductory training course. This extensive program packs the equivalent of one college semester into an easy-to-follow, 19-lesson self-paced course. TRIPKIT℠ is a cost-effective, 60 to 80-hour online program including three key areas of study: travel career development, destination knowledge, and a “how to” on establishing and running a home-based agency.
The 5th edition of TRIPKIT℠ includes all-new expert insights and an enhanced study plan, among other updates. The Insider Insight videos with industry experts share their wisdom and practical advice, while the “around the world” clips help students further explore destinations from an agent’s point of view to “hit the ground running.”
The study plan incorporates feedback from college professors and is built around three key pillars of knowledge—agent capabilities, destination geography, and business acumen. The “How to Start a Home-based Travel Agency” textbook has been revised and migrated online into The Travel Institute’s interactive, best-practice learning management system. Moreover, the 5th edition of Exploring the World and the 11th edition of Travel Career Development comes with substantial updates throughout the course.
TRIPKIT℠ creates a career path for potential travel advisors by providing a comprehensive overview of air, ground transportation, accommodations, cruises, tours, and packages, while also showcasing other nuances in travel planning. It covers technology, economics, geography, cultural events, and a host of other factors along with customer service, sales, marketing, and business skills.
Although there is no education standard for industry newcomers, completing TRIPKIT℠ is certainly worth the investment in quality education. Graduates have testified that TRIPKIT℠ laid a great foundation for their careers, having taught them sales and business skills as well as giving them the confidence and motivation to continue forward in their career.
The Travel Institute’s emphasis on real-world experiences ensures that TRIPKIT℠ is a “start to finish” learning experience for new and inexperienced travel agents alike. Newcomers should invest in quality education to become successful travel agents. For TRIPKIT℠ students who complete the course, the Travel Agent Proficiency (TAP®) exam is available. TAP® is the industry’s recognized standard for evaluating mastery of industry basics and is an essential step in becoming a recognized travel professional.
Agents who have recently completed the TAP® exam are featured on The Travel Institute website, and those looking for employment or a host agency can be identified with a “Hire Me” link. Those exploring a career in travel or seeking a new agent training solution for their team can visit TRIPKIT ONLINE and are welcomed to join a complimentary New to the Industry webinar.
The Travel Institute’s launch of TRIPKIT℠ 5th Edition offers a comprehensive online training course for new travel agents to gain confidence and knowledge in the travel industry. TRIPKIT℠ lays a great foundation for newcomers and returns on a student’s investment in quality education. The Travel Institute’s emphasis on real-world experiences and the TAP® exam ensures that those who complete the course are recognized as travel professionals.
For more information on The Travel Institute’s TRIPKIT℠, please visit their website. Or, check out their New to the Industry webinar, here.
