300-HOUR EXPANDED PROGRAM

The Travel Academy’s 300-Hour Expanded Program is our most popular and recommended option with the highest career placement rate.

In this program, students receive the same efficient overview of the travel industry and employment opportunities as the 150-Hour Overview, plus an 150 hours for additional detailed information about each travel career, career development, and more time for hands-on training and educational field trips.

This option qualifies for FINANCIAL AID through the SELF Loan Program! This course is 24 weeks long and meets 12 hours per week Saturday and Sunday.

150-HOUR OVERVIEW

Our 150-Hour Overview provides an efficient overview of the travel industry and employment opportunities in just 12 weeks! This program is best suited for people with prior experience in the travel industry. This course meets 12 hours per week Saturday and Sunday. Don’t let your finances hold you back we offer In-House financing for this option!

COURSE OUTLINE

The instructors at The Travel Academy have years of dedicated experience in the travel industry.

Their knowledge and understanding of the industry help shape our students’ success. To stay on the leading edge of the travel industry, The Travel Academy continuously reviews and updates curriculum. Our faculty’s experience and expertise ensure the highest quality education.

Regular classroom times are either 120 or 300 hours in length. This time does not include open classroom or any extra time you are allowed to come in and study on your own. You may also want to take the class over at a future date. If you are in good standing with The Travel Academy, you can take the class over at no additional tuition charge, depending on availability.

The Travel Academy emphasizes hands-on training and job placement. Students can practice and gain valuable experience through classroom instruction and role-play situations.

˚ Flight Attendant Training

˚ Cruise Line Training

˚ Travel Agent/Travel Agency Operations

˚ Customer Service and Sales

˚ Reservations and Accessing Flight Schedules

˚ Amadeus, Sabre and Galileo

˚ Fares, Restrictions, and Ticketing

˚ Ticket/Gate Agent Procedures

˚ Domestic and International Geography

˚ Airline Industry Operations

˚ Tour Company Operations

˚ Hotel and Car Reservations

˚ Time Zones and 24 Hour Clock

˚ Aircraft Configurations

˚ Résumé, Cover Letter, and Interviewing Strategies

˚ Career Development and Job Placement

OTHER FINANCING OPTIONS

The Travel Academy has a programme that can ensure you pay your fee seamlessly. Contact the local DPTEA office to find out if you qualify for benefits.

*See inserts for course start dates, times, tuition, & payment options. The Travel Academy’s training exceeded my expectations. I have gained a lot of travel knowledge and industry skills. I greatly appreciate the help I received, and I was able to land a new job even before the class was complete! I am looking forward to beginning my new career as a travel agent for American Express Business Travel next week. Thank you for all of your help and encouragement!

—Loly

Currently a Travel Agent for American Express