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TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS

Whether you’re considering entering the industry, looking to build specific business skills, or want to develop expertise and become certified in a destination or specialty niche, ASTA offers top-notch training at every level. Plus, our certifications earn you credibility and recognition from suppliers and the public.

Our premier training for experienced advisors is the Verified Travel Advisor (VTA) certification program. The VTA curriculum hones your skills and provides a broad perspective of the industry. Benefits include referrals and the respect that comes with having earned your VTA designation.

LEARN HOW TO

BECOME A TRAVEL ADVISOR

If you’re curious about what it’s like to be a travel advisor, check out our primer, Career Overview: Becoming a Travel Advisor. And when you’re ready to take the next step, the self-paced, online course, Roadmap to Becoming a Travel Advisor is the course for you.

    • GETTING STARTED: A ROADMAP TO JOINING THE INDUSTRY

      Learn the basic workings of the travel industry and the tools and techniques that successful travel advisors use in our self-paced online program: Roadmap to Becoming a Travel Advisor. The course includes tips on landing your first position. 

      Enroll Today
    BUILD YOUR EXPERTISE WITH ASTA'S

    ONLINE COURSES

    Designed for on-the-go professionals, ASTA's online courses offer the resources you need to study at your own pace while learning best practices, new skills and more. ASTA members are entitled to take courses at a significant discount. Most of the following courses are provide on ASTA's Training Center. NOTE: if you're enrolled in the ASTA Verified Travel Advisor (VTA) certification program, access to these courses is included in your enrollment fee.
    COURSES FOR INDIVIDUALS SEEKING TO BECOME A TRAVEL ADVISOR
    ADDITIONAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

    These courses are from our archives and are priced accordingly. They continue to provide useful and relevant information and are a great value. Since there are no exams or assignments for these courses, there are no certifications for completion.

    If you're looking for a more traditional experience with coursework and face to face support with an instructor, we have partnered with Wake Technical Community College. Click for more information.

    EXPERIENCE OUR

    EDUCATIONAL JOURNEYS

    There’s nothing like firsthand experience when you’re selling a destination. These in-depth ASTA-exclusive destination experiences provide the tools you’ll need to effectively sell new destinations, products, and programs. 

    • Global River Cruise Expo 2023

      The ASTA Global River Cruise Expo is the place to elevate your river cruise knowledge.  You'll experience river cruising firsthand and have the opportunity to make side-by-side comparisons.

      March 15-18, 2023

      Register Now
    MEET OUR MOST RECENT

    ASTA VERIFIED TRAVEL ADVISORS

    Becoming a Verified Travel Advisor requires fulfilling a rigorous set of requirements that provide a deep understanding of the industry and a strong skillset.  Our most recent Verified Travel Advisor (VTA) graduates epitomize the professionalism, expertise and ethics the VTA program is known for. Learn more about the VTA program.

    • Sam Mony, VTA

      Newbury Park, CA

    • Yvonne Sala, VTA

      Herndon VA

    • Leesa Williams, VTA

      Celebration FL

    • Gary Friedman, VTA

      Fort Lauderdale FL

    • Kirsten Danekind, CTA, VTA

      Fort Collins, CO

    • Earnie Robinson, VTA, ACC

      Staten Island, NY

    View All Verified Travel Advisors
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