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Tourism Destination Management Certificate Program Certificate Requirements Admission Requirements The Certificate Program Affirmation form must be submitted with a $65 non-refundable fee, which includes the $25 graduation fee. Students completing and submitting this form will also receive discounts to field trips, special seminars, and other opportunities offered throughout the period of enrollment. Obtaining Transcripts Transcripts All requests for transcripts must include the following information: Social Security or Student ID number; current name and/or any name under which you completed any Event or Destination Management course; if different, current address; and the full name and address of the person or institution to which the transcript is to be sent. Grades and Auditing All of the courses award Continuing Education Units (CEUs), which are a nationally-recognized unit of measurement for post-secondary education, professional development, and career training. The courses and CEUs that a student completes are maintained in a permanent database, and transcripts of completed course work are available to students as documentation of their educational achievements. See the " transcripts " section of this site for more information. CEUs are given only after satisfactory completion of the required work. As far as auditing goes, a limited number of seats are available without cost in the elective courses for auditing by anyone who holds a Certificate in the Events Management Program and is a training professional in the Event Management industry. Other students requesting to audit a course will incur a fee, which varies by course. Graduation For additional information, please email us or call 800-276-7764.
Frequently Asked Questions Is there a deadline for registration? No. You can register any time throughout the year. What are the steps I need to take to register? Do I receive confirmation for my registration? Follow the online links to sign up for classes and make payment. Yes, you should receive an email confirmation. If you don't, that means that your registration did not go through and you need to contact our registration office to find out why. What is the cost per course? Each Course is $450. The only exclusion is the Sales Academy: Destination Selling course offered in partnership with the International Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus (IACVB), which costs $500 for non-IACVB members. Can I pay one course per time or I have to pay for all six courses at once? You can register for all or just one anytime you wish. Is refund available? No, there are no refunds on distance learning courses. Is there discount for taking more than 6 courses? No. Is there discount available if two or more people from one organization sign up for the program? No. How soon after I register will I be able to start the courses? You will receive your log in information within 48 hours. You can start as soon as you receive that information. Do I get a certificate if I take only one course? To achieve the Certificate in Tourism Destination Management (DM), you must register and complete 6 courses. Each time you complete a course you will receive a Letter of Completion. Where will my certificate be mailed? When? It will be mailed to the address you provide to us. Certificates are issued twice a year, in June and in January. You will receive your certificate shortly after it is completed either in June or January. Could these courses be counted as credits if I start a Master in Tourism Program at George Washington University (GWU)? No. Is there a deadline for completing one course or to complete the 6 courses for certificate? Are extensions available? Each course must be completed within one year. The entire certificate program must be completed within 2 years from the date you enrolled in your first course. Extensions can be granted in extraordinary situations. Should the three core courses be taken before the electives? We recommend that you take the core courses first as they provide the base of knowledge for the program, however, you are not required to take the courses in any particular order. Who do I communicate with if I have questions during the course? The courses are self-managed courses. There is a distance coordinator that is available to answer any questions you might have. If there are questions that the distance learning coordinators can not answer, they will facilitate communication with a content expert. Will I, as a student in the DM courses be able to speak with professors at GW and or STI? As a distance learning (DL) student, your point of contact is the distance learning coordinator. If there is a question that the DL coordinator can not answer, they will facilitate communication with a content expert. Is there a certain pace I have to follow while in the courses? Are there deadlines for logging in and out and completing the sections within courses? No, but we ask that you take no longer then one year to complete a course. The entire certificate must be completed within 2 years of the date of enrollment in your first course. Is any material mailed to me or everything is accessible online? All of your material is available on-line. Nothing is mailed to you. If I score less than the required 70 on my quiz can I retake it? Yes, you may retake the quiz one time after a 7 day waiting period. To do that, please contact your DL coordinator to reset your score. Do I need to buy any textbooks? No, all of your materials are included in the on-line course. Any readings that are mentioned throughout the courses, but not provided to you are just recommended readings. What are the career opportunities for me after completion of the certificate? Are there any networks of job or internship opportunities within ecotourism that I can access? Career opportunities in the sustainable tourism or ecotourism fields are varied. We suggest you investigate whether this industry is a good fit for you. Some sources of job/internship information include the Hospitality CareerNet.com, International Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus (IACVB), Travel and Hospitality Jobs among others. Is this program accredited and if yes, by whom? Is it recognized in Europe, is there any European authority that has accredited it, or what accreditation does GWU have in Europe? The GWU Destination Management program is certified by the World Tourism Organization's TedQual System. Is the program completely online or at some point I have to travel to another country to take the exams for example? The entire program is taken on-line. What happens if my e-mail changes? You are required to alert the distance learning coordinator if your email changes. Can I reset my password or I have to use the one sent to me? You must use the one that you are sent. Who do I contact in case of technical problem with my access to online course materials? Contact the DL coordinator at gwu.registrar@esgroup.cc or call 888.809.0132. Do I get access to other GWU resources like library, etc.? Certificate students can use the GWU Gelman library if they are in the DC area, but you must contact the DL coordinator to receive the needed pass. Certificate students are not eligible to use the on-line library resources at GWU.
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