Tourism is a multidisciplinary industry and therefore involves many different stakeholders for its operational activities. An essential element for sustainable tourism development in any tourist destination is the participation of active stakeholders and their collaborations. Among these stakeholders the tourist guides play a major role in the tourism industry since tourists need tohave a clear picture of the country and its offerings, laws, rules and regulations and other expected behavioural patterns. Moreover, guides should have the ability to transform the tourist visit into an unforgettable experience.
This Tour Guiding and Travel Operations course is intended for those individuals who are interested in obtaining extensive knowledge related to the world of travel and tourism.
The Certificate program of studies will prepare students who would like to pursue Diploma in Tourism studies. It also focuses on the skills and competencies required by Travel Agents, Tour Operators and Hotel industry
Career Path
Tour guiding and travel opertaions certificate course aims to equip learners with a strong foundation in all aspects of the travel and tourism sector. The integrated approach of this on-campus programme has been designed to combine both practical and theory work to give students the knowledge and practical skills they need to maximise their career opportunities in this rapidly expanding, exciting, and diverse industry
Upon completion of this programme, graduates will be able to:
Minimum qualifications are KCSE D plain
Module I
MODULE II