Ready to take your first steps into the tourism industry? Here you will learn all about the different careers in tourism, hospitality and tour guiding. Explore the soft skills that you need to be successful in the tourism and hospitality sector and learn how tourism can be a tool for sustainable development.

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