Here are three steps to get started in the travel industry in Ontario:<\/p>\n
STEP 1: Consider your training options\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\nBefore obtaining your TICO certification, consider the various education and training options available to choose from. Completing one of these programs is not mandatory<\/span>, but something to consider.<\/p>\nYou can complete a travel and tourism program in person or online at several colleges or specialized tourism training institutes.\u00a0 Having the proper training and credentials is extremely valuable and can help you be more successful in your career.<\/p>\n
Please note<\/strong>: TICO does not endorse these programs. The below list is for informational purposes only.<\/p>\n![\"travelagent\"](\"http:\/\/tico.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/travelagent.jpg\")
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In-person travel agent courses & certificate programs:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Algonquin College<\/a><\/li>\n
- Fanshawe – Tourism and Hospitality<\/a><\/li>\n
- Humber – Tourism – Travel Services Management<\/a><\/li>\n
- Seneca College<\/a><\/li>\n
- Travel College Canada<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Online travel agent courses & certificate programs:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- ICS Canada<\/a><\/li>\n
- PCDI Canada<\/a><\/li>\n
- Stratford Career Institute<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
STEP 2: Pass the TICO Education Standards Exam<\/strong><\/h2>\nIn Ontario, all travel agencies must be registered with\u00a0TICO.<\/a> Before you can start selling travel services for one of these registered travel agencies, you have to pass the\u00a0TICO Education Standards Exam<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>When you successfully pass the exam, you\u2019ll be able to work at a TICO registered Ontario travel agency and sell travel services or provide travel advice to the public. For more information about the TICO Certification exam, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\nSTEP 3: Decide where you want to work!<\/strong><\/h2>\nWhen you\u2019re a Certified Travel Counsellor, you can decide if you want to work from home as a home-based agent or if you would prefer to work in the office of a travel agency.<\/p>\n
Speak to several different travel agencies to compare their policies to determine which arrangement is the best fit for you. Ensure that any company you\u2019re considering working for in Ontario is a TICO registered travel agency. To look for one of the 2,000 currently registered travel agencies, use\u00a0TICO\u2019s agency search tool<\/a>.<\/p>\nThe benefit of a career in the tourism industry is that you can choose how and where you want to work. Plus, you\u2019ll be able to use your knowledge and experience to book adventures for your clients to travel the world. If you love to travel and enjoy being in sales, then a career as a travel industry professional could be right for you.<\/p>\n
For more information about<\/strong> becoming a TICO certified travel agent,\u00a0click here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n____________________________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n
Book with a TICO Registered Travel Agency<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\nTo verify if a travel agency or website is TICO registered, check \u202four online directory<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTake the \u202fTICO Traveller Quiz<\/strong><\/a>\u202fto see what type of traveller you are.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSign up to receive quarterly travel consumer protection email updates<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFor more travel tips and information, visit the \u202fSmart Traveller Guide<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can complete a travel and tourism program in person or online at several colleges or specialized tourism training institutes.\u00a0 Having the proper training and credentials is extremely valuable and can help you be more successful in your career.<\/p>\n
Please note<\/strong>: TICO does not endorse these programs. The below list is for informational purposes only.<\/p>\n In-person travel agent courses & certificate programs:<\/strong><\/p>\n Online travel agent courses & certificate programs:<\/strong><\/p>\n In Ontario, all travel agencies must be registered with\u00a0TICO.<\/a> Before you can start selling travel services for one of these registered travel agencies, you have to pass the\u00a0TICO Education Standards Exam<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>When you successfully pass the exam, you\u2019ll be able to work at a TICO registered Ontario travel agency and sell travel services or provide travel advice to the public. For more information about the TICO Certification exam, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n When you\u2019re a Certified Travel Counsellor, you can decide if you want to work from home as a home-based agent or if you would prefer to work in the office of a travel agency.<\/p>\n Speak to several different travel agencies to compare their policies to determine which arrangement is the best fit for you. Ensure that any company you\u2019re considering working for in Ontario is a TICO registered travel agency. To look for one of the 2,000 currently registered travel agencies, use\u00a0TICO\u2019s agency search tool<\/a>.<\/p>\n The benefit of a career in the tourism industry is that you can choose how and where you want to work. Plus, you\u2019ll be able to use your knowledge and experience to book adventures for your clients to travel the world. If you love to travel and enjoy being in sales, then a career as a travel industry professional could be right for you.<\/p>\n For more information about<\/strong> becoming a TICO certified travel agent,\u00a0click here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n ____________________________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n To verify if a travel agency or website is TICO registered, check \u202four online directory<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Take the \u202fTICO Traveller Quiz<\/strong><\/a>\u202fto see what type of traveller you are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sign up to receive quarterly travel consumer protection email updates<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more travel tips and information, visit the \u202fSmart Traveller Guide<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n
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STEP 2: Pass the TICO Education Standards Exam<\/strong><\/h2>\n
STEP 3: Decide where you want to work!<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Book with a TICO Registered Travel Agency<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n