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Available Certificates
Professional certification is the tourism industry’s recognition of an individual’s ability to meet or exceed the national standard of knowledge, skills and attitude.
Certification at Any Level of Career Development
emerit certification programs are remarkably flexible because they take into account your past experience and knowledge already gained on the job. That means you don’t have to start from scratch. You can enter the emerit certification process at many points, depending on your current knowledge and experience. You can tailor a program that meets your needs.
emerit certification programs recognize competency at various career levels. Whether you are a recent graduate with no prior work experience or someone who has been working for years – there is a corresponding emerit certification program that recognizes your achievements.
Recognition Certificates
Individual recognition certificates can be achieved at various stages of career development. Depending on the occupation and level of experience, employees can choose to apply for one or more of the following three certifications:
Recognition earned at one level provides credit towards the next, and all previously earned certifications can be credited toward the ultimate emerit Professional Certification, which is the highest nationally recognized professional certification in the Canadian tourism industry. emerit Professional Certification awards three different professional designations.
You do not have to start from the very first level. Candidates can jump in and apply for the ultimate emerit Professional Certification right away, so long as they possess the right set of skills and requirements.
Recognition Certificates Overview
Tourism Essentials Certificate
The Tourism Essentials Certificate is most useful in the pre-employment stage. It can also be very beneficial for individuals who are starting a new career in tourism or for new Canadians or foreign-trained professionals planning on immigrating to Canada and working in the tourism industry.
Learn more about the Tourism Essentials Certificate
Occupational Knowledge Certificate
The Occupation Knowledge Certificate is the recognition that an individual has mastered the knowledge requirements for the specific occupation. The individuals are tested against the standards for the occupation in the form of a multiple-choice exam.
Learn more about the Occupation Knowledge Certificate
Professional Certification
emerit Professional Certificate is the pinnacle recognition in the Canadian tourism industry. As compared to three other programs at the end of which candidates receive certificates, emerit Professional Certification grants you a professional designation once you have completed it.
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Professional Designations
Depending on your occupation and level of experience, you can be awarded one or all of the following professional designations: the Tourism Certified Professional (TCP), the Tourism Certified Supervisor (TCS), and/or the Tourism Certified Manager (TCM) designation.
Find out what professional designation may apply to you
