online training class: gstc sustainable tourism training (april 2017)
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GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training Program
Online Course, 2017 Q2 (April 3-28, 2017)
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GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training Online Class (2017 Q2)
TheGSTC Sustainable TourismTraining Program (STTP) offers practical insights and effective steps tohelp you improve your sustainability practices, and an opportunity to earn GSTC Certificate inSustainableTourism.ThefacilitatedonlinetrainingclassoftheSTTPoffersaconvenientwaytoimproveyoursustainabilityskillsinaflexibleonlinelearningenvironment,whileatthesametimelearningfromandinteractingwithGSTCexpertsandfellowsustainabletourismpractitioners.The2017Q2class isscheduledfor3-28April2017(fourweeks),andis ledbyGSTCTrainerDr.D'ArcyDornan.What:4-weekonlinesustainabletourismtrainingclassbytheGSTCWhen:3-28April2017*Where:OnlineLanguage:English*Weeklylivepresentationsscheduledfor12pmBRT(UTC-3)onthefollowingdays:
• Week1:Tuesday,April4thandFriday,April7th• Week2:Thursday,April13th• Week3:Thursday,April20th• Week4:Thursday,April27th
Sustainable Tourism Training for Industry Professionals
TheGSTCSustainableTourismTrainingProgram(STTP)providestheknowledgeandresourcesneededto help improve sustainability practices by tourism industry businesses and destinations. Built on theframeworkoftheGSTCCriteria,theglobalbaselinestandardsforsustainabilityintravelandtourism,theSTTPtrainingclasswillhelpyouachievetangibleactionsthatfulfillthegloballyrecognizedstandardofsustainabilitybestpractices.
Certificate in Sustainable Tourism
By completing this 4-week online training class of the STTP, you willmeetthetrainingrequirementtowardsearningtheGSTCCertificateinSustainableTourism.
Onceyoucompletetheclass,youwillhaveaccess to theofficialSTTPExam,anduponsuccessfulcompletion(75%andabovepassingmarkisrequired), receive aCertificate in Sustainable Tourismby theGSTC todemonstrate your knowledge of sustainable tourism standards andpractices.
>>LearnmoreaboutGSTCCertificateinSustainableTourism
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GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training Program
Online Course, 2017 Q2 (April 3-28, 2017)
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Course Topics and Objectives
TheGSTCSustainableTourismTrainingcoversbothglobalandregionalperspectives,andofferspracticalguidance through best practice cases and real-life lessons to help you achieve tangible sustainabilityperformance goals. The training curriculum includes global trends and issues in sustainable tourism,sustainabilitybestpracticesbybusinessesanddestinations,andlessonsonutilizingtheGSTCCriteriaasatourismdevelopmentandmanagementtool.Youwill:
• Gainanin-depthunderstandingofsustainabletourismstandardsandtherolesofaccreditationandcertificationbodiesintheglobaltourismindustry.
• Be able to make informed decisions on how to implement sustainability practices for yourcompanyordestination,utilizingqualitysustainabletourismstandardsasguidingprinciples.
• Learn how to build and implement viable and actionable sustainable tourism plans for yourorganization, including effective strategies for sustainability management, partnerships,engagementandmarketing.
Course Methodology
TheGSTCSustainableTourismTrainingonlineclassesareofferedquarterly,anddeliveredinthe4-WeekCourseformat,whichcombinestheconvenienceofonline,on-demandlessonsandthebenefitsofinteractivepeople-focusedlearning.Theclassfollowsaweeklyschedule(onemoduleperweek),andincludes:
• Videolessonsandreadingsthatcanbeaccessedatyourconvenience;• Hands-onactivitiestoapplyyourknowledgetoyourspecificreal-life,on-the-jobpractices;and• Liveandinteractivecomponentstoenhancelearningresultsthroughsharingideasand
collaboratingwitheachother.GSTCSTTPOnlinetrainingclassesaredeliveredthroughtheonlinetrainingplatformbyTrainingAid,theSTTPtrainingprogrampartner.
>>Learnmoreaboutthe4-WeekCourseformatandfeatures
GSTC Trainer: Dr. D'Arcy Dornan
Dr.D'ArcyDornanisthedirectorofTourism,Hospitality&EducationSolutions.D'ArcyistheBrazilCountryRepresentativefortheGSTC,andservesasaTrainerfortheGSTCSustainableTourismTrainingProgram.D'ArcycompletedhisPh.D.attheUniversityofCalifornia,Davis,wherehespecializedinsustainabletourismdevelopment.Hehastaught,publishedandpresentedintourismandhospitalityandhasbeenundergraduate/graduateprogramdirectoratinstitutionsintheU.S.andFrance.HehasworkedintheindustryandhasexperienceconductingconsultancyprojectswithNGOs,destinationsandothersintheindustry(hotels,tradeassociations,touroperators,travelagents,etc).HeiscurrentlybasedinBrazil.
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Online Course, 2017 Q2 (April 3-28, 2017)
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Course Modules & Topics
Module1:EffectiveSustainableTourismManagement
ThefirstmoduleprovidesanintroductiontotheGSTCCriteria,thedefinitionandprinciplesofsustainabletourism,andtheGSTC'srolesintheglobaltourismindustry,anddiscussesbestpracticesinsustainabletourismmanagementapproaches(GSTCCriteriaSectionA).
LearningGoals:
• UnderstandtherolesoftheGSTCandtheGSTCCriteria.• Learnaboutanddiscussrelevantsustainabilityissuesandtourism
trends.• Becomefamiliarwithsustainabilitymanagementprinciplesand
discussbestpractices.
OrientationMeeting
Tuesday,April4th,2017,5pmCET/8amUSPacific/11amUSEastern
LivePresentation&Discussion
"BusinessCaseforSustainabilityinTravelandTourism"
Friday,April7th,2017,5pmCET/8amUSPacific/11amUSEastern
Module2:SocioeconomicImpactsandLocalCommunityBenefits
ThegoalofthesecondweekisbothtodivedeeperintotheGSTCCriteriaandtodiscusspracticalstepstoapplyingtheCriteriainthereal-worldcontext,focusedonunderstandingthesocioeconomicimpactsoftourismactivities,andoneffectivestrategiesforreducingnegativeimpacts(GSTCCriteriaSectionB).
LearningGoals:
• Understandissuesandchallengesrelatedtothesocioeconomicimpactsoftourism.
• Learnaboutsustainabilitypracticesthateffectivelyaddressthesocioeconomicimpactsoftourism.
• DiscusspracticalapplicationoftheGSTCIndustryCriteriathroughabusinesscasestudy.
LivePresentation&Discussion
"MaximizingSocialandEconomicBenefitstotheLocalCommunity"
Thursday,April13th,2017,5pmCET/8amUSPacific/11amUSEastern
Module3:CulturalHeritagePreservationandPromotion
ContinuingonwithlessonsandexpertpresentationsontheGSTCCriteria,thisweekfocusesonhowtourismbusinessesanddestinationscanminimizenegativeimpacts,maximizebenefitstolocalcommunitiesandprotect
LivePresentation&Discussion
"ProtectingandEnhancingCulturalHeritagethrough
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culturalheritagethroughsustainabletourism(GSTCCriteriaSectionC).
LearningGoals:
• Understandissuesandchallengesrelatedtotheimpactoftourismonlocalculturalheritage.
• Learnaboutbestpracticesonreducingnegativeimpactsoftourismactivitiesonlocalculturalheritage.
• Discusshowtomaximizetourism'sbenefitsforcommunities,visitorsandlocalculturesthroughsustainabilitypractices.
SustainableTourism"
Thursday,April20th,2017,5pmCET/8amUSPacific/11amUSEastern
Module4:ResourceManagementandEnvironmentalConservation
Inthefourthandlastmoduleofthecourse,keystrategiesforreducingtourism'senvironmentalfootprintarepresented,andpracticalactionstepsinimplementingsustainableresourcemanagementandconservationpracticesarediscussed(GSTCCriteriaSectionD).
LearningGoals:
• Understandissuesandchallengesrelatedtotheenvironmentalimpactsoftourism.
• Learnaboutbestpracticesonreducingfootprintandpositivelycontributingtoconservation.
• Discusshowtoachieveoptimalresultsforthelocalenvironment,whilesupportingbusinessgrowth.
LivePresentation&Discussion
"AchievingaSustainableBalance:People,PlanetandProfit"
Thursday,April27th,2017,5pmCET/8amUSPacific/11amUSEastern
*MakesuretochecktheLiveEventtimesinyourtimezone.
Registration Details
Theearly-birdregistrationfees(availablethroughFebruary15th,2017)forthisclassare:• US$445perperson(Regular)• US$395perperson(GSTCMember)
AfterFebruary15th,2017:
• US$495perperson(Regular)• US$445perperson(GSTCMember)
*ForGSTCOrganizationmembers,theabovememberdiscountisavailabletoallstaffmembersandcanbeusedforanunlimitednumberoftimes.
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What'sIncluded
Aspartofyourregistration,youwillreceivetrainingmaterialstobeprovidedpriortotheclass;accesstotheonlinetrainingplatform;aCertificateofCompletionconfirmingyourattendanceintheclass;andtheopportunitytotaketheofficialSTTPExam(theExamfee,US$75perperson,isNOTincludedintheabovetrainingclassregistrationfee).
CertificateinSustainableTourism
YouwillreceiveaGSTCCertificateinSustainableTourismifyoupasstheSTTPExam.Totaketheexamaftercompletingthetrainingclass,pleaseselectthe“Exam&Certificate"add-onoptionduringregistration.
GroupRegistrationOptions
Youcansignupmultiplepeopleatthesametimewhenregisteringonline.Selectthenumberofpeopleyouwouldlikeregister,andyoucanentercontactdetailsforeachparticipantontheform.Wealsoofferadiscountforeachgrouppurchaseofmorethan5seats.Ifyouwouldliketosignupasagroupof5andmore,pleasecontactus([email protected])formoredetails.
Need-BasedDiscounts
Weofferalimitednumberofneed-baseddiscountstocurrentstudentsandprofessionalswhodemonstrategenuineneeds.Toapply,pleasesubmitthisapplicationform.
Contact Us
Ifyouhaveanyquestionsaboutthistrainingclass,seeourFAQspageorcontact:training[at]gstcouncil.org