Sustainable Tourism Course

Learn from experts from around the world to develop, attract, and grow sustainable travel for your community, business and destination. Learn directly from subject matter experts in this series of short, easy-to-follow video lessons. Over 8 lesson modules, you will follow video lessons at your own pace, and be guided through activities and practical exercises.

According to Booking.com, 82% of their travellers identified sustainable travel as important to them. This reflects a significant shift in traveler behaviour, highlighting the need for education in sustainable tourism.
The practical advantages of being a sustainable tourism business and destination are apparent, and taught in this course.

What You’ll Take Away

• What exactly is sustainable tourism
• Tactics you can use to market products effectively
• The global demand for sustainable products
• Stories, examples, and ideas from industry leaders
• How to develop products that travellers are looking for
• How to develop a plan to take the first steps

Session Details

Learn any time, anywhere. Watch short video lessons – only 5 to 20 minutes each – on your phone, laptop, or tablet. Each video is packed with practical advice, real examples, and guidance from industry experts. You’ll explore what’s working in sustainable tourism and find out how to bring those ideas into your own work.

You’ll also get:

• Quizzes and exercises to reinforce what you’ve learned
• Templates to help you plan and take action
• A step-by-step process to build your own sustainability plan
• Tools you can use right away in your business or community
• Personalized feedback for insights tailored to your work
• Receive “This Week in Digital" for industry inspiration
• Access to 100s of eLearningU’s Lesson Library featuring tutorials and insights from tourism experts

Certification

Once you’ve completed the course, you’ll earn two certificates from eLearningU and EIG Business School. With the paced learning structure, you will earn your certificates in 4 weeks.

Eligibility

Indigenous Tourism BC will cover the full costs of this training for eligible participants:

• Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, Metis) residing in BC
• Indigenous-owned tourism businesses (51%+ Indigenous ownership), and employees of
• First Nations-owned tourism businesses (51%+ First Nations ownership), and employees of
• First Nations Communities in BC

Who Should Attend?

This training is for those who want to grow their skills in ecotourism. Whether you're just getting started or already working in the field, this intensive program will support your learning journey.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites. All you need is an interest and willingness to learn.

Testimonial

“I would absolutely recommend eLearningU to others in the tourism field. The courses offer practical knowledge that can help operators strengthen their businesses and be more successful. The program has helped me grow both personally and professionally, and I believe it can do the same for those interested in advancing their careers.”

— CHERYL EARDLEY, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, HUU-AY-AHT FIRST NATIONS

Commitment

By applying for this series below you are confirming your availability for the full course. If your availability changes and you can no longer attend or you wish to send a different employee please reach out to [email protected].

Questions?
We would love to hear from you! Email [email protected]