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About this course

Tour guides take on a crucial role in the design of the visitor’s trip. However, there is much more to discover about this profession. Find out with this self-paced course what the roles and responsibilities of a tour guide are and what it takes to become a tour guide! 

This course is the first one of eight courses of the tour guiding learning pathway. If you want to follow that pathway, you can find the other seven modules here:  two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight. After completing the learning pathway, you will receive a digital credential ("open badge"), which can be shared on social media!

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

The course is intended for tour guides and prospective tour guides and anyone interested in the topic.

 

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN? 

  • You will understand the roles and responsibilities of a tour guide
  • You will get to know the requirements of becoming a tour guide
  • You will explore different specializations as well as dos and don’ts of the profession

 

HOW MUCH TIME DO YOU NEED TO INVEST?

About 60 minutes.

 

CERTIFICATE

The platform will automatically generate a certificate of completion once you complete all the modules.

 

FURTHER INFORMATION

  • Course Developer: Commissioned and developed by GIZ Sector Project Cooperation with the Private Sector – Component Tourism for Sustainable Development. For developer information compare course imprint.
  • Contact Person: Should you have questions regarding the course, please reach out to the atingi support team via the helpdesk.
  • Content License: CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Course Publication Date: 14.12.2021