Travel Agent Diploma
Penn Foster

Program Details

Penn Foster’s Travel Agent program trains students for a future as a Travel Agent. In the program, students learn how to use computerized reservation systems, tour and vacation packages, key tourist destinations, and how to start a Travel and Tourist agency.

The program begins by offering an overview of the tourism industry, including types of transportation companies, trade organizations, and travel services such as attractions, food, and lodging. In a two-part course on air travel, students study the types of airplanes and flights, infant and child travel, flight services, airline ticketing, and how to handle reservations made over the phone. Students receive training in world geography as it relates to travel, both nationally and internationally. Individuals learn the requirements for international travel, customs regulations, arrival and departure procedures, and market exchange rates. Part of being a Travel Agent involves being knowledgeable about car rentals and services. The students learn how to book a car, rent via computer, seating and accommodations, and the major U.S. travel routes.

Students learn corporate and group travel, such as group business travel meetings, incentive events, and services provided by agencies and suppliers.

Penn Foster’s Travel Agent program teaches students the fundamentals of geography, air travel, and vacation systems to ensure students are prepared for employment in this field.

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School Accreditation & Licensing

Penn Foster is accredited by:

Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC)

Penn Foster High School, Penn Foster Career School, and Penn Foster College have all met the high standards of integrity and performance set by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). 

Penn Foster Career School is regionally accredited for non-degree granting postsecondary programs, and Penn Foster High School is accredited for grades 9 through adult, by the Commission on Secondary Schools of the Middle States Association for Colleges and Schools.

Penn Foster Career School has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET)

All Penn Foster programs are affiliated with DANTES, which qualifies U.S. military personnel for tuition reimbursement.

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Open Admission