Learning goals

  • Integrate Sustainability into Business Strategy

    Learn how to incorporate sustainable practices into your tour operation's core business strategy to enhance profitability, resilience, and brand reputation.

  • Understand ESG Fundamentals

    Gain a comprehensive understanding of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and how they apply to creating responsible and ethical tour experiences.

  • Design Environmentally and Socially Responsible Tours

    Develop the skills to create and manage tours that prioritize environmental stewardship, adhere to key sustainability elements, and promote positive social and governance outcomes.

Your Journey

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    1. Welcome to Sustainability 101 for Tour Operatos!

      FREE PREVIEW

    1. Sustainability as a Business Strategy

    2. Case Studies

    1. ESG Basics

    2. “E” Defined

    3. "S" Defined

    4. "G" Defined

    5. Check Your Knowledge!

    1. Water

    2. Water Audit Checklist

    3. Energy

    4. Energy Audit Checklist

    5. Renewable Energy

    6. Transportation

    7. Transportation Audit Checklist

    8. Waste

    9. Waste Audit Checklist

    10. Check Your Knowledge!

    1. Social

    2. Governance

About this course

  • $29.97
  • 25 lessons
  • No prior experience needed
  • Duration of 45 min aprox. of fully online content
  • Study at your own pace

Bonuses

For a limited time, we're even including free access to our "Little Green Book" of Sustainability Terms and our quick audit guides.

  • The Little Green Book

    $19.97 value

    Step confidently into the world of sustainability with "The Little Green Book." Thoughtfully curated for both beginners and eco-conscious experts, this compact guide offers a clear and engaging introduction to the key terms and concepts that define sustainability.

  • Quick Audit Guides

    $100 value

    Downloadable, quick audit guides in 4 areas of environmental sustainability: energy, waste, water, and transportation. Use these guides to audit your business and identify easy improvements.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What teaching methods and assessments will be used in this course?

    Our courses are designed to be interactive, engaging, and practical. You’ll experience a mix of multimedia content, real-world problem-solving exercises, and interactive assignments. Assessments include knowledge checks throughout the course and scenario-based questions at the end of each lesson. Don’t worry—these are all designed to help you learn and are not scored, so they won’t impact your course completion status.

  • Do I need any special software or equipment for this course?

    Since our courses are fully online, you’ll just need a computer or tablet with internet access. No special software licenses are required—everything you need is accessible through your browser. If you have any specific questions about technical requirements, feel free to reach out!

  • Who are the facilitators for this course?

    Our courses are led by experienced instructional designers who specialize in making sustainability education both effective and enjoyable. While the courses are fully online, you can learn more about the talented team behind them on our About page, where we share their backgrounds, qualifications, and the unique expertise they bring to the table.

  • Can I take more than one course at a time, or will they clash with each other?

    Our courses are designed to be flexible, so you can take multiple courses at once without any scheduling conflicts. Plus, each course is self-contained and doesn’t require prior experience or knowledge from other courses, making it easy to jump in and start learning.

  • Are there any additional payments required?

    It's just a single payment of $29.97. There are no hidden fees or extra payments required—you get full access to the course content with that one payment!

  • What’s your policy on cancellations, withdrawals, and refunds?

    We understand that plans can change! If you need to cancel or withdraw from a course, please contact us as soon as possible. Our refund policy varies depending on how far you are into the course, but we’re here to help and can work with you to find the best solution. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected] if you have any suggestions, concerns or questions.

What our previous students say

5 star rating

The course title is very appropriate; it is very comprehensive. It is aimed not only at the product but covers all levels so that a tour operator can succeed in their product and generate a positive impact on the environment

Hugo Masis

The content and its text are very clear and comprehensive. It follows an order that makes it easy to remember, starting with a macro perspective like the 8% responsibility of tourism in global carbon emissions, to something simple like starting wi...

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The content and its text are very clear and comprehensive. It follows an order that makes it easy to remember, starting with a macro perspective like the 8% responsibility of tourism in global carbon emissions, to something simple like starting with ourselves by fostering a culture of sustainability, and eventually creating innovative and environmentally significant products and processes.

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