<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>Ashworth College's Travel Agent Career Diploma program is an 11-lesson, online program. Students have the opportunity to work at their own pace and take exams online. The program focuses on teaching how to plan itineraries and confirm travel details for clients. Ashworth College provides all textbooks, study materials, and academic support required to complete this course. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>In order to begin Ashworth College's Travel Agent Career Diploma program, you should have an interest in the field of travel and enjoy working with customers. Applicants to Ashworth College's programs should be 17 years of age or older. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>The Travel Agent Career Diploma program consists of 11 comprehensive online lessons. Lessons cover concepts like domestic and international travel, cruising, airports, time management, destination geography, and itinerary building. All students will receive a class lesson book and study guide as well as time management and career search guides. </p> <p><u>Travel Agent Course Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Lesson Number</th><th> Lesson Name</th></tr> <tr><td> 1 </td><td> People and Places: Destination Geography</td></tr> <tr><td> 2 </td><td> North American Aviation and Airports</td></tr> <tr><td> 3 </td><td> International Travel</td></tr> <tr><td> 4 </td><td> Road and Rail Travel</td></tr> <tr><td> 5 </td><td> Cruising</td></tr> <tr><td> 6 </td><td> Travelers at Rest: The Hospitality Industry</td></tr> <tr><td> 7 </td><td> World Tours</td></tr> <tr><td> 8 </td><td> Meetings and Marketing</td></tr> <tr><td> 9 </td><td> The Computer Reservations System</td></tr> <tr><td> 10 </td><td> Building the Itinerary</td></tr> <tr><td> 11 </td><td> Building the Passenger Name Record</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Ashworth College's Travel Agent Career Diploma program is designed to prepare you for a variety of careers in the field of travel. You will have the opportunity to pursue travel agent positions in the following settings: </p> <ul><li>Travel Agencies </li><li>Travel Clubs </li><li>Airlines </li><li>Car Rental Companies </li><li>Corporate Travel Departments </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>Graduates of Ashworth College's Travel Agent Career Diploma program may be able to pursue associate's degrees in the fields of sales and advertising. These programs may prepare students for higher level positions. </p> <p>Associate's degrees graduates could pursue include but are not limited to: </p> <ul><li>Associate of Arts in Advertising </li><li>Associate of Arts in Marketing </li><li>Associate of Arts in Business</li></ul>