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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The Foundation course in Tourism from Swayam is a programme that is specially designed to cater to the requirements of candidates aspiring to make a career in Tourism. The programme covers a wider aspect of areas such as the basics of tourism, tourism destination, entire basics of tourism, geography, tourism marketing, communication and other areas under tourism. Being a multidisciplinary undergraduate programme, the course will be completed in a span of 16 weeks.

The programme is an online programme and is being imparted by the experts in this industry possessing years and years of experience. The main objective behind this programme is to educate aspirants willing to make a career in tourism.

The Highlights

Basics of tourism
Certification programme by Swayam
A completely free of cost course
100% online programme
Certified by government

Programme Offerings

video lectures
Reading Materials
Doubt clearing session
Online test
Quiz
test

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	IGNOU

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

The entire course is free of cost however if a candidate wants a certification from Swayam he needs to register for an exam and he needs to take it in person at a designated place. The Eligibility will be announced on the course URL and each candidate would get the certification if he matches the eligibility criteria.

What you will learn

Knowledge of tourism

After completing the Foundation Course in Tourism the candidates will now about:

Candidates will learn about the Tourism basics as well as get a detailed understanding of the Tourism system
They will be able to learn about the entire basics of tourism and the information needed to make a career in this zone.

Who it is for

Travel AgentTravel PlannerTourism Manager

People wanting to know about the tourism industry.
Freshers wanting to launch themselves in the tourism sector

Admission Details

Candidates wanting to enroll for the course need to follow the following steps

Step 1. Visit the following link: https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/nou23_ge42/preview

Step 2. Click on the join button on the page. You will be redirected to another page.

Step 3. Now fill in all your details and accept the terms and conditions.

Step 4. You can now access the course. Follow the schedule to attend the online meeting and doubt clearing session.

The Syllabus

Block 1: Tourism Phenomenon
- Unit 1: Understanding Tourism 1
- Unit 2: Understanding Tourism 2

Block 1: Tourism Phenomenon
- Unit 3: Historical Evolution and Development
Block 2: Tourism as an Industry
- Unit 4: Tourism System

Block 2: Tourism as an Industry
- Unit 5: Constituents of Tourism Industry and tourism organizations
- Unit 6: Tourism Regulations
- Unit 7: Statistics and Measurements

Block 3: Tourism Services and Operations-1
- Unit 8: Modes of Transport
- Unit 9: Tourism Accommodation

Block 3: Tourism Services and Operations-1
- Unit 10: Informal Services in Tourism
- Unit 11: Subsidiary Services Categories and Roles

Block 3: Tourism Services and Operations-1
- Unit 12: Shops, Emporiums and Melas
Block 4: Tourism Services and Operations-2
- Unit 13: Travel Agency
- Unit 14: Tour Operator

Block 4: Tourism Services and Operations-2
- Unit 15: Guides and Escorts
- Unit 16: Tourism Information: Sources

Block 5: Geography and Tourism
- Unit 17: India’s Biodiversity: Landscape, Environment and Ecology
- Unit 18: Seasonality and Destinations
- Unit 19: Map And Chart Work

Block 6: Tourism Marketing and Communications
- Unit 20: Tourism Marketing – 1: Relevance, Product Design, Market Research
- Unit 21: Tourism Marketing – 2: Promotional Events Advertising,Publicity, Selling

Block 6: Tourism Marketing and Communications
- Unit 22: Role Of Media
- Unit 23: Writing For Tourism
- Unit 24: Personality Development And Communicating Skills

Block 7: Tourism: The Cultural Heritage
- Unit 25: Use of History
- Unit 26: Monuments and Museums

Block 7: Tourism: The Cultural Heritage
- Unit 27: Living Culture and Performing Arts
- Unit 28: Religions of India

Block 8: Tourism Planning and Policy
- Unit 29: Tourism Policy and Planning

Block 8: Tourism Planning and Policy
- Unit 30: Infrastructructural Development

Block 8: Tourism Planning and Policy
- Unit 31: Local Bodies, Officials and Tourism
- Unit 32: Development, Dependency and Manila Declaration

Block 9: Tourism Impact
- Unit 33: Economic Impact
- Unit 34: Social, Political and Environment Impact
- Unit 35: Threats and Obstacles

Instructors

IGNOU Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: How will this course help me with my career?

The Foundation course in Tourism will help you to know everything required to be a tourism professional. It would help you to avail of many new opportunities.

2: Who is this course for?

People who in the future want to make a career in the tourism sector or who are already working.

3: Is this course completely free of cost?

Yes, this is a completely free course.

4: At which level can this course be taken up?

This course can be done at the undergraduate level.

5: Is this a government initiative?

Yes, it is a government initiative to help and reach out to the students who have been so far untouched by the global change in the education industry.

6: What will be the teaching process?

There will be video lectures and reading materials that can be printed or downloaded.

7: How will I ask for any queries or clear my doubts?

There will be a doubt clearing session where you can ask or clear your doubts.