Is this course for me??
Are you passionate about travel and tourism? Do you have a knack for storytelling and a desire to lead groups of women to exciting destinations around the world? Our Women-Only Tour Director Certification Class is designed just for you! Our comprehensive program is specifically designed to prepare you for a successful career as a professional Tour Director with an emphasis on Women-Only Tours. You’ll learn everything from the dynamics of the group management for women-only tours, to customer service and crisis management.
This Tour Director Certification program will guide you through the entire process, providing you with the tools and knowledge you need to excel in this exciting field.
- A Tour Director is also called a Tour Manager and, in some parts of the world, a Tour Escort.
- Tour Operators hire Tour Directors (or Tour Managers) whose responsibilities are varied and comprehensive.
- Tour Directors travel with the group that has been organized by the Tour Operator.
- Tour Directors stay at the same hotels, eat the same meals, go on the same excursions, etc as the passengers do. Tour Directors are responsible for the daily activities and tour logistics.
- It is a Tour Director’s job to ensure that what the passengers have paid for happens in a manner that is acceptable to the passengers and that the passengers have the “vacation of a lifetime.”
- The International Tour Director program covers both domestic and international tours.
Start your journey toward becoming a Certified Tour Director today!
What will I Learn?
After this foundation, your program (53 hours) covers:
- Public Speaking
- Culture & Story Telling
- Eco Travel
- Technology on Tour
- And more…
Throughout the program, the participants are video recorded with copies sent to each student, role-playing, actual motor coach travel is included, and more. With IGA you learn by doing.
What is the Cost?
- Registration fee – $100 nonrefundable fee
- Tuition – $2395
- Total Cost – $2495
We accept Credit Cards, Checks, PayPal, Zelle, Money Orders, and Cash.
What does the Course Include:
- All books – Tour Director and Getting Hired Books
- All other class materials
- Narration training on local motorcoach
- First-Aid Training
- Lifetime job placement assistant, free of charge
What is not included in the cost of the course?
- Housing
- Food
- Airfare and airport transportation to/From Miami
You can train for a new career and recoup the cost of the course for less in by leading 1-2 tours.
Terms & Conditions:
- The International Guide Academy is a licensed school by the State of Colorado.
- Each course carries its certification leading to rewarding careers. All books, materials, etc. required are included in the tuition.
- Lifetime job placement assistance is available free for all of our graduates.
- Consider checking with your tax accountant or advisor to see if you are eligible for the IRS’s Lifetime Learning tax credit.
