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ITMI- International Tour Magagement Institute: International Tour Management Courses

International Tour Management Institute (ITMI) offers an intensive 15-day training programs, in which the training is divided into two levels. Approximately 60% of the instruction is done outside the classroom, in structured weekend field workshops. ITMI also offers free lifetime job placement assistance and have helped over 6,000 graduates create careers with over 600 tour operators.

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Requirements

Duration
  • 2 weeks - 1 month
Maximum age
90
Student status required
No
Qualifications required
  • None
Application process
To register for a course, call (800) 442-4864 or complete the preliminary Enrollment Application Form and submit it directly from our website, or copy it and mail it to the Director of Admissions in San Francisco. Upon receipt your application will be reviewed and you will be contacted by one of our senior counselors to arrange a personal telephone or office interview. At the conclusion of your interview you will be advised if you have been accepted.

Pricing

Price range
  • under $1000
  • $2501-$5000
Price includes
  • Accommodation
  • Ground transport

Organization details

ITMI was established in San Francisco in 1976 as the first certified school in the United States designed specifically to train professional tour directors and tour guides. All their teachers currently make a living leading tour groups around the globe. They also pride themselves on their relatio...

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