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Key Guiding Skills II - How to talk about...

Key Guiding Skills II - How to talk about...

Join this engaging course to develop essential soft skills and intercultural competencies for tour guiding. Explore topics like addressing sensitive issues (politics, religion, taboos) with confidence and engaging diverse audiences effectively.. By the end of this training, you'll be equipped to lead engaging tours, foster meaningful cultural exchanges, and navigate various aspects of intercultural communication with ease. 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 learn how to talk about popular cultures, politics and religion, history, daily life and taboos
  • You will gain intercultural competencies for learning and understanding
  • You will get practical tips for enhancing intercultural understanding on tour
Keywords: Sustainability, tour guiding, intercultural competencies, requirements for tour guides

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: 31.08.2023

Key Guiding Skills I - Storytelling and Presentation Skills

Key Guiding Skills I - Storytelling and Presentation Skills

In this self-paced course, tour guides and prospective tour guides will explore 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: 31.08.2023

Roles and Responsibilities of the Guide Profession

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