In this section, you will get to know career perspectives on how to get started in the tourism sector. In this self-paced course, anyone looking for career opportunities in tourism will explore tourism as an industry and see the job opportunities it can offer. You will find out what skills are required for different jobs in tourism, how to develop the needed competencies, and where else to apply them. You will also explore real stories of young people and get to solve practical tasks. 

Who is this course for?

The course is intended for anyone looking for career opportunities in tourism and wishing to become a professional in the sector. 

What will you learn from this particular module?

• 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 tourism 
• You will get information from people working in the tourism sector 

Keywords: tourism, career opportunities, skills in tourism, competencies.

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Think outside of the “tourism box”. Learn something new and develop the skills which would open up new opportunities for you, be it in tourism, or in related industries.