Available courses

Animal Welfare_internal

Animal Welfare_internal

This self-paced course will help you to get a basic understanding of the concept of animal welfare and the different impacts that tourism can have on this matter.

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

The course is intended for suppliers, tourists and anyone interested in the topic.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN? 

  • You will learn about the impacts that tourism can have on the animal welfare.
  • You will learn about the different animal welfare aspects typically assessed for animal related activities.
  • You will learn the Do's and Don'ts for the different tourism activities involving animals, related with both, animals under human care and in the wild.
Keywords: Sustainability, tourism, management, sustainable food

HOW MUCH TIME DO YOU NEED TO INVEST?

The course, together with the other materials and the test, takes about 60 minutes.


CERTIFICATE 

The platform will automatically generate a badge of completion once you complete the final assessment. If you pass 80% of the assessment questions, you will automatically receive your “open badge”! To learn more about open badges, please click here.

FURTHER INFORMATION 

  • Course Developer: TUI Care Foundation, common sense
  • Contact Person: Should you have queries regarding the course, please reach out to e-academy@tuicarefoundation.com.
  • Content License: CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Course Publication Date: 31.03.2023

Sustainability
Sustainable Tourism - An introduction

Sustainability

In a world threatened by global warming, tourism businesses are continuously stepping up their efforts to become climate-positive contributors and leaders of sustainable change. The 'triple bottom line' of people, planet and profit, challenges tourism entrepreneurs to responsibly manage their impact and footprint, whilst also understanding how to improve and innovate for the future. Our experts will demonstrate how you can maintain that crucial balance without breaking the bank.

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

The course is intended for tourism professionals in management positions, and anyone interested in the topic.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

  • You will get an overview of the sector
  • You will get key information on relevant skills and where you can apply them
  • You will learn how to handle leadership & resilience & communication during the pandemic
  • You will get information from people who work with methods developed for tourism leadership

    HOW MUCH TIME DO YOU NEED TO INVEST? 

    About 60 minutes

    CERTIFICATE 

    The platform will automatically generate a badge of completion once you complete the final assessment in chapter 2 and chapter 3. If you pass 80% of the assessment questions from both assessments, you will automatically receive your “open badge”! To learn more about open badges, please click here.

    FURTHER INFORMATION 

    • Course Developer: Comissioned 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 queries regarding the course, please reach out to e-academy@tuicarefoundation.com.
    • Content License: CC BY-SA 4.0
    • Course Publication Date: 15.10.2021

      Sustainable Food Management in Hospitality
      Environmental Dimension

      Sustainable Food Management in Hospitality

      In this self-paced course, senior managers in tourism will learn the importance of sustainable food management. The course will take you about 1 hour and you will earn a badge once you complete it and pass the assessment. Enjoy!

      WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

      The course is intended for tourism professionals in management positions, and anyone interested in the topic.

      WHAT WILL YOU LEARN? 

      • You will be able to explain the importance and benefits of a sustainable food offer and an effective food waste management in your hotel
      • You will learn how to create an own sustainable food offer in your hotel
      • You will get to know how to apply food waste reduction measures in your hotel
      • You will understand how to assess your hotel's performance in this topic
      Keywords: Sustainability, tourism, management, sustainable food


      CERTIFICATE 

      The platform automatically generates a badge of completion once you complete the web-based training/course and complete the final assessment. If you pass 80% of the assessment questions, you will automatically receive your "open badge"! To learn more about open badges, please click here.

      FURTHER INFORMATION 

      • Course Developer: Commissioned and developed by GIZ Sector Project Cooperation with the Private Sector - Component Sustainable Development through Tourism. For developer information compare course imprint.
      • Contact Person: Should you have queries regarding the course, please reach out to e-academy@tuicarefoundation.com.
      • Content License: CC BY-SA 4.0
      • Course Publication Date: 31.03.2023

      You might also find these courses on atingi useful:
       This course is part of the learning pathway "Implementation of Sustainable Tourism Practices" which further includes the following modules:

      Participación comunitaria en el turismo
      Socio-Cultural Dimension

      Participación comunitaria en el turismo

      En este curso autodidáctico, los altos directivos del sector turístico aprenderán a integrar a las comunidades locales en su negocio turístico. El curso dura aproximadamente y ganará una insignia una vez que lo complete y apruebe la evaluación. ¡Que lo disfrutes!


      ¿A QUIÉN VA DIRIGIDO ESTE CURSO?
      El curso está dirigido a profesionales del turismo en puestos directivos y a cualquier persona interesada en el tema.

      ¿QUÉ APRENDERÁ?

      • Aprenderá a comprender qué se necesita para implicar a las comunidades locales en las empresas turísticas.
      • Aprenderá a identificar a las partes interesadas en la participación de la comunidad en el turismo.
      • Aprenderá a integrar a las comunidades locales en sus actividades empresariales diarias.
      • Aprenderá a explicar por qué la inversión en vínculos con las comunidades locales crea una situación beneficiosa tanto para la población local como para las empresas.

      Palabras clave: Sostenibilidad, turismo, gestión

      CERTIFICADO

      La plataforma genera automáticamente una insignia de finalización una vez que haya completado el curso de formación en línea y la evaluación final. Si supera el 80% de las preguntas de la evaluación, recibirá automáticamente su "insignia abierta". Para obtener más información sobre las insignias abiertas, haga clic aquí.

      MÁS INFORMACIÓN

          Desarrollador del curso: Encargado y desarrollado por GIZ Proyecto Sectorial Cooperación con el Sector Privado - Componente Desarrollo Sostenible a través del Turismo. Para obtener información sobre el desarrollador, compare el pie de imprenta del curso.
          Persona de contacto: Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre el curso, póngase en contacto con e-academy@tuicarefoundation.com.
          Licencia del contenido: CC BY-SA 4.0
          Fecha de publicación del curso: 31.03.2023

      Community Involvement in Tourism
      Socio-Cultural Dimension

      Community Involvement in Tourism

      In this self-paced course, senior managers in tourism will learn to integrate local communities into their tourism business. The course takes about and you will earn a badge once you complete it and pass the assessment. Enjoy!

      WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

      The course is intended for tourism professionals in management positions, and anyone interested in the topic.

      WHAT WILL YOU LEARN? 

      •  You will learn how to understand what it takes to involve local communities in tourism businesses
      • You will learn how to identify the stakeholders in community involvement in tourism
      •  You will learn how to integrate local communities into your daily business activities
      • You will learn how to articulate why investing in local community linkages creates a win-win situation for locals and businesses
      Keywords: Sustainability, tourism, management

      CERTIFICATE 

      The platform automatically generates a badge of completion once you complete the web-based training/course and complete the final assessment. If you pass 80% of the assessment questions, you will automatically receive your "open badge"! To learn more about open badges, please click here.

      FURTHER INFORMATION 

      • Course Developer: Commissioned and developed by GIZ Sector Project Cooperation with the Private Sector - Component Sustainable Development through Tourism. For developer information compare course imprint.
      • Contact Person: Should you have queries regarding the course, please reach out to e-academy@tuicarefoundation.com.
      • Content License: CC BY-SA 4.0
      • Course Publication Date: 31.03.2023
      You might also find these courses on atingi useful:
       This course is part of the learning pathway "Implementation of Sustainable Tourism Practices" which further includes the following modules:

      Quick Start English Vocabulary for Tourism
      A Career in Tourism Destinations

      Quick Start English Vocabulary for Tourism

      This self-paced course will help to communicate effectively with native and non-native English speakers in the English language. By hearing typical phrases and sentences in different tourism businesses, you will explore correct ways of acting in respective situations. It will take you about 1 hour to complete this course and you will earn an open badge once you complete the course and pass the assessment.
      Enjoy!

      WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

      The course is intended for anyone looking for career opportunities in tourism and wishing to become a professional in the sector. 

      WHAT WILL YOU LEARN? 

      •  You will learn important phrases and sentences being used at a hotel reception and in a hotel room
      • You will get to know important phrases and sentences being used in the tourist information office or at a tour operator
      • You will learn important phrases and sentences being used in a restaurant or cafe
      • You will get to know important phrases and sentences being used in an emergency situation
      • You will learn important phrases and sentences being used during a shopping interaction

      HOW MUCH TIME DO YOU NEED TO INVEST? 

      About 60 minutes

      CERTIFICATE 

      The platform automatically generates a badge of completion once you complete the web-based training/course and complete the final assessment. If you pass 80% of the assessment questions, you will automatically receive your "open badge"! To learn more about open badges, please click here.

      FURTHER INFORMATION 

      • Course Developer: Comissioned 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 queries regarding the course, please reach out to e-academy@tuicarefoundation.com.
      • Content License: CC BY-SA 4.0
      • Course Publication Date: 01.09.2023

      How to become an Electrician
      A Career in Tourism Destinations

      How to become an Electrician

      In this self-study course, you will get an overview of the job of an electrician. Through personal insights from electricians and their employers, information on job-relevant skills and technical knowledge, this course offers you a unique glimpse into what it takes to be an electrician. The course was developed in cooperation with the Siemens Stiftung. Start the self-paced course by clicking on the module below. Enjoy!

      WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

      Anyone who is looking for vocational education advice and interested in becoming an electrician.

      WHAT WILL YOU LEARN? 

      • gain relevant knowledge about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) with interactive elements;
      • get personal insights from electricians working in leading African companies and their bosses;
      • how to solve problems in the relevant field creatively.

        HOW MUCH TIME DO YOU NEED TO INVEST? 

        About 90 minutes

        CERTIFICATE 

        The platform automatically generates a badge of completion once you complete the web-based training/course and complete the final assessment. If you pass 80% of the assessment questions, you will automatically receive your "open badge"! To learn more about open badges, please click here.

        FURTHER INFORMATION 

        • Course Developer: Comissioned and developed by GIZ Sector Project Cooperation with the Siemensstiftung and common sense - eLearning & training consultants GmbH. For developer information compare course imprint. 
        • Contact Person: Should you have queries regarding the course, please reach out to e-academy@tuicarefoundation.com.
        • Content License: CC BY-SA 4.0
        • Course Publication Date: 31.03.2023

        Soft Skills for Tourism Business
        A Career in Tourism Destinations

        Soft Skills for Tourism Business

        This self-paced course will help you to explore different soft skills which include interpersonal skills as well as personal characteristics. You will find out how they can help you interact and work with other people. You will discover a wide range of skills that are required to be successful in the tourism and hospitality sector, from teamwork and time management to empathy and communication. You will also explore real stories of young people and solve practical tasks. Enjoy!

        WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

        The course is intended for anyone working in the tourism and hospitality sector and anyone interested in the topic.

        WHAT WILL YOU LEARN? 

        • You will learn 10 essential soft skills and their relevance in the tourism industry for business success
        • You will get information on soft skills regarding problem solving, task management and communication through cultural awareness and sensitivity 
        • You will learn the process required for application of each of these skills
        • You will practice these soft skills via various activities and scenarios to prepare you better
        Keywords: Sustainability, tourism, management

          HOW MUCH TIME DO YOU NEED TO INVEST? 

          About 60 minutes

          CERTIFICATE 

          The platform automatically generates a badge of completion once you complete the web-based training/course and complete the final assessment. If you pass 80% of the assessment questions, you will automatically receive your "open badge"! To learn more about open badges, please click here.

          FURTHER INFORMATION 

          • Course Developer: Commissioned and developed by GIZ Sector Project Cooperation with the Private Sector - Component Sustainable Development through Tourism. For developer information compare course imprint.
          • Contact Person: Should you have queries regarding the course, please contact e-academy@tuicarefoundation.com. In case of technical troubleshooting or questions, please reach out to the forum of the course or directly to the support team via e-academy@tuicarefoundation.com.
          • Content License: CC BY-SA 4.0
          • Course Publication Date: 31.03.2022

          A Career in Hospitality
          A Career in Tourism Destinations

          A Career in Hospitality

          This self-paced course will help you explore hospitality as an industry and discover the job opportunities it can offer. You will find out what skills are needed for different jobs in hospitality, how to develop the required competencies, and where to apply them. You will also explore real stories of young people and solve practical tasks. Enjoy!

          WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

          The course is intended for anyone looking for career opportunities in the hotel industry and wishing to become a professional in the sector.

          WHAT WILL YOU LEARN? 

          • You will get an overview of the sector
          • You will get key information on relevant skills and where you can apply them 
          • You will learn how to get started in the hospitality industry
          • You will get information from people working in the hospitality sector

          HOW MUCH TIME DO YOU NEED TO INVEST? 

          About 60 minutes

          CERTIFICATE 

          The platform automatically generates a badge of completion once you complete the web-based training/course and complete the final assessment. If you pass 80% of the assessment questions, you will automatically receive your "open badge"! To learn more about open badges, please click here.

          FURTHER INFORMATION 

          • Course Developer: Comissioned 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 queries regarding the course, please reach out to e-academy@tuicarefoundation.com.
          • Content License: CC BY-SA 4.0
          • Course Publication Date: 31.03.2023

          A Career in Tourism
          A Career in Tourism Destinations

          A Career in Tourism

          This self-paced course will help you explore tourism as an industry and discover the job opportunities it can offer. You will find out what skills are needed for different jobs in tourism, how to develop the required competencies, and where to apply them. You will also explore real stories of young people and solve practical tasks. Enjoy!

          WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

          The course is intended for anyone looking for career opportunities in tourism and wishing to become a professional in the sector. 

          WHAT WILL YOU LEARN? 

          • You will get an overview of the sector
          • You will get key information on relevant skills and where you can apply them 
          • You will learn how to get started in tourism 
          • You will get information from people working in the tourism sector

          HOW MUCH TIME DO YOU NEED TO INVEST? 

          About 60 minutes

          CERTIFICATE 

          The platform automatically generates a badge of completion once you complete the web-based training/course and complete the final assessment. If you pass 80% of the assessment questions, you will automatically receive your "open badge"! To learn more about open badges, please click here.

          FURTHER INFORMATION 

          • Course Developer: Comissioned 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 queries regarding the course, please reach out to e-academy@tuicarefoundation.com.
          • Content License: CC BY-SA 4.0
          • Course Publication Date: 31.03.2023

          Roles and Responsibilities of the Guide Profession
          Tour Guiding Courses

          Roles and Responsibilities of the Guide Profession

          This self-paced course will introduce you to the basics of tour guiding by exploring the roles and responsibilities of a tour guide and what it takes to become a tour guide. It will take you about 1 hour to complete this course, and you will earn an open badge once you complete the course and pass the assessment. Enjoy!

          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
          Keywords: Sustainability, tour guiding, responsibilities, requirements for tour guides, specializations

          CERTIFICATE 

          The platform automatically generates a badge of completion once you complete the web-based training/course and complete the final assessment. If you pass 80% of the assessment questions, you will automatically receive your "open badge"! To learn more about open badges, please click here.

          FURTHER INFORMATION 

          • Course Developer: Commissioned and developed by GIZ Sector Project Cooperation with the Private Sector - Component Sustainable Development through Tourism. For developer information compare course imprint.
          • Contact Person: Should you have queries regarding the course, please reach out to e-academy@tuicarefoundation.com.
          • Content License: CC BY-SA 4.0
          • Course Publication Date: 31.03.2023

          How to become an Agripreneur
          Entrepreneurship in Tourism

          How to become an Agripreneur

          This self-study course provides an overview of the job of an “Agripreneur”. It offers personal insights from agripreneurs and information on job-relevant skills and the natural sciences. Participate in the course, and you will get a unique glimpse into what it takes to be an agripreneur. The course was developed in cooperation with Siemens Stiftung. Start the self-paced course by clicking on the module below. Enjoy!

          WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

          Anyone who is looking for vocational education advice and who is interested in becoming an Agripreneur.

          WHAT WILL YOU LEARN? 

          • You’ll get an overview of the job profile.
          • You’ll get key insights into relevant skills.
          • You’ll get insights from young successful African Agripreneurs.
          • You’ll acquire agricultural knowledge in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

            HOW MUCH TIME DO YOU NEED TO INVEST? 

            About 40 minutes

            CERTIFICATE 

            The platform will automatically generate a badge of completion once you complete the two assessments in the course modules. If you pass 80% of the assessment questions in each module, you will automatically receive your “open badge”! To learn more about open badges, please click here.

            FURTHER INFORMATION 

            • Course Developer: Comissioned and developed by GIZ Sector Project Cooperation with the Siemensstiftung and common sense - eLearning & training consultants GmbH. For developer information compare course imprint. 
            • Contact Person: Should you have queries regarding the course, please reach out to e-academy@tuicarefoundation.com.
            • Content License: CC BY-SA 4.0
            • Course Publication Date: 31.03.2023

            Digitalisation
            Entrepreneurship in Tourism

            Digitalisation

            Digitalisation makes the difference between success and failure for any kind of business today. New technology forces organisations to transform processes and develop new mindsets for organisational change. This course covers a variety of best practice examples for the adoption of new technologies such as web services, e-commerce and mobile applications.


            WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

            The course is intended for anyone working in the tourism and hospitality sector and anyone interested in the topic.

            WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

            • You will get an overview of the sector
            • You will get key information on relevant skills and where you can apply them
            • You will learn how to handle leadership & resilience & communication during the pandemic
            • You will get information from people who work with methods developed for tourism leadership

            HOW MUCH TIME DO YOU NEED TO INVEST? 

            About 60 minutes

            CERTIFICATE 

            The platform will automatically generate a badge of completion once you complete all interactive exercises and the final assessment. If you pass 80% of the assessment questions, you will automatically receive your “open badge”! To learn more about open badges, please click here.

            FURTHER INFORMATION 

            • Course Developer: Comissioned 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 queries regarding the course, please reach out to e-academy@tuicarefoundation.com.
            • Content License: CC BY-SA 4.0
            • Course Publication Date: 31.03.2023


            Entrepreneurship for Tourism Business
            Entrepreneurship in Tourism

            Entrepreneurship for Tourism Business

            This self-paced course will help you start your own business. It introduces the stories of three outstanding people who started from scratch and became successful entrepreneurs. You will learn about their experiences, challenges and successes. It will take you about 1 hour to complete this course and you will earn a badge once you complete the course and pass the assessment. Enjoy!

            WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

            The course is intended for anyone thinking of starting their own business and anyone interested in the topic.

            WHAT WILL YOU LEARN? 

            • You will learn how to define the principles of entrepreneurship for tourism businesses and how to get started as an entrepreneur in tourism
            • You will learn how to recall skills and behavior for entrepreneurial thinking and how to apply some methods for entrepreneurial thinking
            Keywords: Sustainability, tourism, management, entrepreneurship 

              HOW MUCH TIME DO YOU NEED TO INVEST? 

              About 60 minutes

              CERTIFICATE 

              The platform automatically generates a badge of completion once you complete the web-based training/course and complete the final assessment. If you pass 80% of the assessment questions, you will automatically receive your "open badge"! To learn more about open badges, please click here.

              FURTHER INFORMATION 

              • Course Developer: Commissioned and developed by GIZ Sector Project Cooperation with the Private Sector - Component Sustainable Development through Tourism. Further development by TUI Care Foundation and common sense.
              • Contact Person: Should you have queries regarding the course or if you need technical troubleshooting or have questions, please reach out to the TUI support team via the helpdesk. e-academy@tuicarefoundation.com.
              • Content License: CC BY-SA 4.0
              • Course Publication Date: 31.03.2023

              Resilience & Leadership
              Entrepreneurship in Tourism

              Resilience & Leadership

              This course covers how business leaders successfully manage their operations in times of crisis and constant change. It is presented by global industry experts. 

              Unexpected events frequently affect and disrupt organisations and their stakeholders. Therefore, knowing how to react to this is decisive. Our experts invite you to an exciting self-discovery journey and encourage us to use new tools and ways of thinking to approach the daunting task of leading others in times of crisis and change.

              WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

              The course is intended for anyone working in the tourism and hospitality sector and anyone interested in the topic.

              WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

              • You will get an overview of the sector
              • You will get key information on relevant skills and where you can apply them
              • You will learn how to handle leadership & resilience & communication during the pandemic
              • You will get information from people who work with methods developed for tourism leadership

                HOW MUCH TIME DO YOU NEED TO INVEST? 

                About 60 minutes

                CERTIFICATE 

                The platform will automatically generate a badge of completion once you complete all interactive exercises and the final assessment. If you pass 80% of the final assessment questions, you will automatically receive your “open badge”! To learn more about open badges, please click here.

                FURTHER INFORMATION 

                • Course Developer: Comissioned 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 queries regarding the course, please reach out to e-academy@tuicarefoundation.com.
                • Content License: CC BY-SA 4.0
                • Course Publication Date: 31.03.2023


                  Fundamentals of Tourism & Hospitality
                  Hospitality Training Courses

                  Fundamentals of Tourism & Hospitality

                  In this self-paced course,, you will learn how to verbally communicate with guests, employees and business partners while welcoming them, being on the telephone, selling items to them, negotiating or providing feedback. We will complement this by also looking into non-verbal communication skills, such as communicating online, active listening, appearing confident and behaving properly around guests. Enjoy!

                  WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

                  The course is intended for anyone working in tourism and hospitality and anyone interested in the topic.

                  WHAT WILL YOU LEARN? 

                  • You will learn how to demonstrate verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
                  • You will learn how to apply a structured approach to organizing a tourism and hospitality business.
                  • You will learn how to manage the creation of an outstanding guest experience.
                  • You will learn how to select suitable revenue management techniques for your business.
                  Keywords: Sustainability, tour guiding, responsibilities, requirements for tour guides, specializations

                  CERTIFICATE 

                  The platform automatically generates a badge of completion once you complete the web-based training/course and complete the final assessment. If you pass 80% of the assessment questions, you will automatically receive your "open badge"! To learn more about open badges, please click here.

                  FURTHER INFORMATION 

                  • Course Developer: Commissioned and developed by GIZ Sector Project Cooperation with the Private Sector - Component Sustainable Development through Tourism. For developer information compare course imprint.
                  • Contact Person: Should you have queries regarding the course, please reach out to e-academy@tuicarefoundation.com.
                  • Content License: CC BY-SA 4.0
                  • Course Publication Date: 31.03.2023