| The certificate in Introduction to Sustainable Tourism Development provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of sustainable tourism. Students will learn about the different definitions of sustainable tourism, the different benefits and challenges of sustainable tourism, and the different ways to develop and manage sustainable tourism destinations. Students will also learn about the different types of sustainable tourism, such as ecotourism and community-based tourism. |
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Module 1: Introduction to Sustainable Tourism
- Understand the definition of sustainable tourism.
- Identify the different types of sustainable tourism.
- Learn about the benefits and challenges of sustainable tourism.
- Module 2: Principles of Sustainable Tourism
- Understand the principles of sustainable tourism.
- Learn about the different ways to measure the sustainability of tourism.
- Develop skills in applying the principles of sustainable tourism in practice.
- Module 3: Sustainable Tourism Development and Planning
- Understand the different stages of sustainable tourism development and planning.
- Learn about the different tools and techniques that can be used to develop and manage sustainable tourism destinations.
- Develop skills in sustainable tourism development and planning.
- Module 4: Ecotourism and Community-based Tourism
- Understand the definitions of ecotourism and community-based tourism.
- Learn about the benefits and challenges of ecotourism and community-based tourism.
- Develop skills in developing and managing ecotourism and community-based tourism projects.
- Module 5: Case Studies in Sustainable Tourism Development
- Analyze real-world cases of sustainable tourism development.
- Learn from the experiences of others.
- Develop skills in applying the concepts of sustainable tourism development in real-world situations.
- High school or equivalent
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Interest in the course topic
- Good level of English
| 100 GLH |