Organization of National and International Travel (LCL.16)

Program Overview

The Organization of National and International Travel (LCL.16) program at Collège April-Fortier trains specialists capable of planning, organizing, and coordinating individual and group travel, both nationally and internationally. This program prepares students to analyze destination potential and design travel packages while delivering professional service in accordance with tourism industry standards.

Training Objectives

The program aims to:

• Develop the competencies required to analyze and select international tourist destinations;
• Train specialists capable of establishing national and international air itineraries;
• Enable the design, modification, and marketing of travel packages tailored to client needs;
• Prepare graduates to provide professional services within organizations and integrate a dynamic labor market.

Training Content

The program includes 11 courses totaling 570 hours, including a workplace internship or a final project:

• Tourism Product and Services
• Tourism Geography
• Marketing and Promoting Specialized Travel Products
• European Destinations
• Sun Destinations
• Exotic Destinations
• Planning Travel Itineraries
• Creating and Organizing ravel Itineraries
• Design of the Tourism Product
• Integrating into the Profession of Tour Planner
• Internship or Final project

Duration and Schedule

The total duration of the program is 570 hours distributed over three full-time semesters. The program is offered in French and English, online and in person, at the Collège April-Fortier campus.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible, applicants must meet the general conditions set out in the College Education Regulations. No additional specific requirements are imposed.

Academic Pathway

The program pathway allows for structured progression, from destination and tourism offer analysis to package design and itinerary management. Theoretical learning is reinforced through practical simulations and a workplace internship or final project.

Career Opportunities

Graduates may pursue various positions, including:

• Travel Advisor;
• Travel Package Specialist;
• Reservation Agent;
• Group Travel Coordinator;
• Air Ticketing Agent;
• Specialized Tourism Product Representative.

 Employment prospects in Quebec and internationally are favorable, particularly due to the recovery and sustained growth of the global tourism industry.

Training Location

Courses are offered online and in person at the Collège April-Fortier campus, located in downtown Montreal, near Sherbrooke metro station.

Diploma and Certificate of Excellence

Upon successful completion of the program and fulfillment of all requirements, graduates will receive an Attestation of College Studies (ACS) issued by Collège April-Fortier.

To recognize sustained effort and outstanding academic performance, Collège April-Fortier awards Certificates of Excellence to students who achieve remarkable academic results at the end of their training. These honorary distinctions are granted according to a recognition scale inspired by university standards, including Cum Laude (with honors), Magna Cum Laude (with great distinction), and Summa Cum Laude (with highest distinction). These mentions are awarded based on the final grade average obtained. In addition to highlighting individual merit, these certificates represent a professional asset valued by employers and industry partners.