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Tourism Essentials Certificate
The Tourism Essentials Certificate is the first step toward the ultimate emerit Professional Certification. It is a foundation credential granted to learners who demonstrate essential knowledge required for the job.
If you are considering a job in tourism, the Tourism Essential Certificate can help you launch your career. The Tourism Essentials Certificate confirms that you have the knowledge of essential skills required for an entry-level position in tourism.
The candidate must successfully complete the Tourism Essentials examination and illustrate 30 hours of workplace experience or career preparation.
The main benefits to achieving Tourism Essentials certificate are that candidates are then eligible to write a smaller exam, known as a “credit exam”, for another emerit certified occupation and they can count 30 hours of qualified work experience towards their next emerit certification requirements.
Tourism Essentials is most useful for individuals in the pre-employment stage. It can also be beneficial for individuals planning a career change and starting a new path in tourism.
Tourism Essentials is also recommended to new Canadians or foreign-trained professionals planning on immigrating to Canada and working in tourism. Recognized by employers across Canada, the Tourism Essentials Certificate would provide these individuals with a competitive edge towards gaining employment in the tourism industry.
Tourism Essentials Certificate will be credited towards the final emerit Professional Certification.
Preparation Materials
Studying the Tourism Essentials Workbook is an excellent way to prepare for the certification. This self-study guide provides everything you need to succeed as tourism professional and complete the Tourism Essential Certificate process. And if you want great results, get the Answer Key for the workbook as well.
Other Types of Certificates
Individual recognition certificates can be achieved at various career stages. Depending on the occupation and level of experience, employees can choose to apply for the following certificates:
Recognition earned at one level provides credit towards the next, and all previous certificates are credited toward the final emerit Professional Certification, which is the highest nationally recognized tourism certification in Canada.
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