Gauteng Tourism Specialist Course

Course Overview

The Gauteng Tourism Specialist Programme is an advanced, Gauteng-focused extension of SA Specialist designed for professionals across the tourism value chain. The programme helps you translate Gauteng’s dense product mix into sellable itineraries, credible community experiences, and high-yield urban and nature products. Each module combines destination knowledge with operations, risk, accessibility, pricing logic and measurable legacy so you can move from proposal to delivery without friction.

Who should register

1. SA Specialist graduates who want deeper Gauteng expertise
2. Travel agents and tour operators building short-stay or hub-and-spoke itineraries
3. Destination Management Companies designing incentives and conferences
4. Tourist guides, both registered and emerging, who want stronger narrative and safety practice
5. Storytellers, cultural custodians and community hosts integrating local products
6. Accommodation providers, restaurants and event organisers adding curated experiences

What you will be able to do

By the end of the programme you will be able to:

1. Build sellable, bookable Gauteng itineraries for leisure and MICE segments using realistic timings and buffers.
2. Match experiences to the right markets, budgets and mobility profiles with clear upsell ladders.
3. Apply responsible tourism, accessibility and inclusion standards in township, heritage, nature and urban settings.
4. Use practical checklists, supplier vetting tips and distribution guidance to reduce friction from sales to operations.

Programme structure

1. Module 1: Gauteng Destinations and Routes — planning map, themed routes, logistics and pricing.
2. Module 2: Heritage and Cultural Experiences — interpretation standards, community-led operations and maker content.
3. Module 3: Urban Tourism and MICE — bids, venue formats, SMME marketplaces, accessibility and legacy reporting.
4. Module 4: Nature and Adventure — close-range reserves, gentle adventure, safety briefings and responsible wildlife etiquette.

Each module ends with a ten-question multiple-choice quiz. Feedback is displayed after each attempt so you can close gaps immediately.

Assessment and certification

1. Pass mark: 80 percent per module.
2. Attempts: Three attempts per quiz.
3. Certification: On successful completion of all modules, you receive a digital Gauteng Tourism Specialist certificate and badge for use on your website, email signature and professional profiles. Graduates may be listed for trade co-marketing opportunities where applicable.

Time commitment and pacing

The full programme can be completed in focused half-day blocks or spread across a week. Expect one to two hours per module if you explore all links, toolkits and case examples.

Accessibility and inclusion

All lessons include mobility notes, step-free alternates and guidance on respectful engagement. If you require additional support, contact your programme facilitator using the portal help tab.