The Professional Certificate in Sustainable Tourism Destination Management program consists of 6 online courses which are offered a few times each year. You can take the courses in any order. Please visit the program website for more information. You can also listen to this recorded webinar about the program, which goes over the courses in more detail.

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Each online course will offer participants the opportunity to improve their professional standing and deepen their comprehension of tourism’s potential to achieve environmental, socio-cultural and economic goals. The online program will provide participants with a strategic overview, along with practical applications for sustainable destination management. Coursework will feature presentations, reading, online mentoring, discussion boards, and guest lecturers.

Here is a brief outline of what is included in each course. Plan on spending approximately 10-12 hours on the course:

  • Main lecture presented as a PowerPoint presentation by the course Instructor (1.5 hours)
  • Reading the course manual and supplemental readings (4-6 hours)
  • Two discussion board posts based on readings (1 hour)
  • A guest lecture (1 hour)
  • Final assignment (1-3 hours)

 

COURSES

The following courses are being offered in June 2021. Please click on the Courses/Instructors tab to view the course description and instructor bio.

Program Introduction & Participant Info Session (June 1, 2021)

Week 1: 701 Introduction to Sustainable Tourism (June 7 - 13, 2021)

Week 2: 702 Destination Management (June 14 - 20, 2021)

Week 3: 703 Destination Marketing (June 21 - 27, 2021)

Course Fees: Each course is $495 individually. But courses may be purchased in a three-course bundle for a discounted rate of $1350. Please take a look at the Fees tab to get more details on early bird registration discounts.

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The following courses are being offered in October 2021

Program Introduction & Participant Info Session (October 5, 2021)

Week 1: 704 Product Development (October 11-17, 2021) 

Week 2: 705 Destination Investment & Finance (October 18-24, 2021)

Week 3: 706 Destination Policy & Planning (October 25-31, 2021)

Click here to register for Fall 2021 courses 

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ADMISSIONS

To be admitted to the Professional Certificate in Sustainable Tourism Destination Management program, students must have completed the equivalent of a high school diploma. A bachelors degree is strongly recommended. International students not proficient in English must have a TOEFL PBT score of 600 or a TOEFL CBT score of 100.

The Professional Certificate in Sustainable Tourism Destination Management program is a non-degree program that provides continuing education credits (CEUs). Federally funded or other student loan programs or scholarships are not available, and the program is not eligible for deferment of such loans.

 

IMPORTANT POLICIES

Refund Policy

If a student withdraws from the Professional Certificate in Sustainable Tourism Destination Management program thirty days or more before the start date, refund is 100% of tuition minus a $100 withdrawal fee. If a student withdraws from the program within fifteen days of the start date, no refund is granted. A student who withdraws between the thirty- and fifteen- day will either receive a full credit for a future session or a 50% refund.

Financial Obligation

All financial obligations to The George Washington University must be met to receive a certificate.