Certified Tour Leader
Learn everything you need to know to be a successful tour leader in the travel industry, and get paid to see the world. End this course with a certificate as a Damesly Certified Tour Leader.
the method and modules we use to train our own tour leaders, including:
Daily do's and definite don'ts
How to craft memorable guest experiences
What to do in an emergency situation while on tour
Intro
Help and Support
Common Terminology to Know
Is This Job Right For You?
Travel Perks + How You Get Paid
Personality Traits that Tour Companies Look For
What's Your Personality Type?
Module Quiz: The Travel Industry
Intro
What the Job Entails
Daily Do's: Your Daily Tasklist
Definite Don'ts: Tour Guide Etiquette
Tips for Being a Successful Tour Leader
Downloadable Slides
Module Quiz: Your Role as a Tour Leader
Getting Ready for Your Tour
Packing for Your Tour
Apps & Tech: What We Use on Tour
Making a Research Folder
Tour Leader Packing List
If You're Feeling Nervous
Module Quiz: Before the Tour
Intro
Day 1: Your Trapeze Moment
Day 1: Your Opening Spiel
On Tour: Icebreakers!
On Tour: Tips for Effective Communication
On Tour: Creating Healthy Group Dynamics
On Tour: Creating Unforgettable Guest Experiences
Final Night: Your Closing Spiel
On Tour: Public Speaking Tips
Module Quiz: On Tour
Intro: The What-Ifs
Dealing with Difficult Guests
Dealing With Pushy Salesmen
Medical Emergencies
Sickness and Covid-19
CPR and First Aid
Personal Emergencies
Tour Emergencies
Module Quiz: What to do in an Emergency
Not officially, but this certification from Damesly will provide you with the training you’ll absolutely need to be an amazing leader on tour.
Yes, we give preference to candidates who have completed our training. Our own guides must pass this training before working for us.
You'll be given a Damesly certification upon completion of Certified Tour Leader. What you do from here is totally up to you! You’ll have all the necessary resources to go out and land your next job as a tour leader, but if you feel like you need an extra boost, Kelly offers 1:1 coaching packages for wherever your dreams may take you next.
We’re members of the National Tour Association, Tourpreneur, and the Adventure Travel Trade Association. We are the original creators of the Women’s Travel Fest, and we run the Women’s Tour Collective, a members-only community that includes the owners of some of the biggest tour companies in the world. Our network rolls deep!
Due to the nature of digital products, we are unable to offer refunds. All sales are final and non-refundable.