Mon 24 May 2010
Online Travel Training supports the Accredited Travel Professional scheme
Get industy recognition for completing e-learning with Online Travel Training!
What is the ATP Scheme?
ABTA, ITT and People 1st have been working together to develop the Accredited Travel Professional scheme (ATP).
The ATP scheme is a way of recognising individuals who have achieved high levels of customer service, product knowledge and professionalism. It is an accolade that will become the benchmark for professionalism in the travel industry.
The ATP is not a new qualification. Instead, the scheme recognises the qualifications and experience that those working in the travel industry already have. Once membership has been gained, it is retained through a programme of Continuous Professional Development (CPD). See recent ABTA-wide e-alert about this (4th story)
Which OTT courses are part of the ATP Scheme?
You can earn ATPs by completing the the following OTT online courses:
| Course |
ATP points |
|
Course |
ATP points |
| A2B Transfers |
2 |
|
New Frontiers Training Academy |
35 |
| Australia |
5 |
|
P&V |
3 |
| Botswana Tourism |
3 |
|
Portugal Tourism |
3 |
| Butlins |
3 |
|
Qantas Holidays |
5 |
| Collette Worldwide |
2 |
|
Qatar Airways |
1 |
| Dubai |
5 |
|
Sandos |
3 |
| EVA Air |
1 |
|
Sea World Parks & Entertainement |
5 |
| Haven |
3 |
|
South Carolina |
2 |
| Hilton Family Maldives |
2 |
|
Virgin Atlantic |
5 |
| Lounge Pass |
2 |
|
Visit Poland |
2 |
| Malta |
3 |
|
Warners |
3 |
| Mauritius |
2 |
|
Your Car Hire |
3 |
Aims
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to give those working in the industry a clear route for measuring their professional development
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to help people move forward in their career
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to demonstrate to customers that they are dealing with qualified professionals
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to support the business and commercial aims of employers within the industry
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to improve retention of staff within the industry
The ATP scheme is a great way to measure your own personal development within the travel industry. It is designed to be a way of recognising individuals who have achieved high levels of customer service, product knowledge and professionalism.
Member Benefits
As well as industry recognition for your career development, you can also benefit from a huge range on reduction with key online retailers. Member can enjoy exclusive deals & discounts which can very quickly cover the cost of your membership!
Reductions available from over 100 stores including Marks & Spencer, John Lewis, Debenhams, Sainsburys & WH Smith.
Realistically you could save around £500 a year with the discounts available.
Levels & Qualifications
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Bronze = 2 years’ experience working in the travel industry
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Silver = 4 years’ experience working in the travel industry
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Gold = 7 years’ experience working in the travel industry
Entry for those with experience rather than qualifications. Not all staff will have acquired academic or vocational qualifications during their careers. Some staff may well have built up their expertise through practical experience. Application for membership for people in this situation will be through submission of a detailed C.V.
Fees - save 20% with Online Travel Training
Gold level - special price of £19.99 (normally £25) Quote code : ottgold
Silver level - special price of £19.99 (normally £25) Quote code : ottsilver
Bronze level - special price of £19.99 (normally £25) Quote code: ottbronze
Retention of Membership
This will be through commitment to continuous professional development. Organisations may already be doing this through performance reviews and appraisals. CPD is the planned updating of professional knowledge and expertise throughout a working life. It is a commitment to being professional by keeping skills up to date. CPD may include attending training sessions or undertaking further qualifications. It may involve going on a FAM trip, attending the World Travel Market or reading the trade newspapers. ABTA will supply all the information needed to ensure that members complete sufficient activities to retain membership of the ATP scheme.
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