Widely recognised programme available for the first time in the UAE
DTCM employees among the first group
Diploma available in standard and advanced categories
The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) announced the start of the widely-recognized Cambridge International Diploma in Travel and Tourism, with the debut group having 10 of its employees.
The course started will run until December. The course is being offered for the first time in the UAE by the DTCM in association with Knowledge Horizon, thereby offering a rare opportunity to people from all nationalities to gain knowledge and practical skills about the fast-expanding global industry.
Speaking on the occasion, DTCM Manager Human Resources, Mr. Ibrahim Yaqoot, said: "On behalf of the department and DTCM Director General, Mr. Khalid A bin Sulayem, I would like to express our thanks and appreciation to University of Cambridge and Knowledge Horizon for this wonderful initiative. I strongly believe that this will contribute significantly towards providing quality professional education to the industry and also DTCM employees."
The DTCM had earlier been selected as the Certified International Examination Centre for the diploma.
He said: "The launch of travel and tourism diploma comes at a time when Dubai is being praised all over for being the fastest growing destination. The diploma will offer quality professional education and help raise the excellence levels."
The diploma will be offered in two categories -Standard and Advanced - spanning eight to ten months. All nationalities are eligible to apply for the course but with a prerequisite of a high school diploma and a good command over the English language.
The diploma has been recognized for its quality educational values by the Institute of Corporate Management in Hong Kong, China's Ministry of Labour and Social Security and Singapore's Skills Development Fund. The course is being offered for the first time in the UAE.
DTCM is addressing the training needs of the tourism industry in the emirate with the aim of establishing a tourist-friendly workforce capable of consistently ensuring excellent service and hospitality.
The University of Cambridge, founded in 13th century, is today one of the top universities in the world, famous both for its teaching and research.
The Cambridge International Diploma in Travel and Tourism develops knowledge and practical skills for people working in or preparing to work in the rapidly changing and expanding global travel and tourism industry.
It will help develop students' knowledge of key elements of the tourism industry and create an opportunity for specialization through optional modules like marketing and promotion, ecotourism and business and executive travel.
The Advanced level is for students who have completed the Standard diploma in Travel and Tourism, people with an acquired knowledge of the industry, supervisors and junior managers with proven skills.
The course include four modules the travel and tourism industry, travel organization, marketing and promotion and visitor services.
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