Advanced Sustainable Tourism | 1 + 5 ECTS

In the Advanced Sustainable Tourism study module you will develop and validate your expertise in sustainable tourism. These studies equip you to develop and manage sustainable tourism at an organisational level. 

The studies available consist of the Basics of Sustainable Tourism (1 ECTS) and the Advanced Sustainable Tourism module (5 ECTS). Each individual course consists of 1 ECTS studies. You can complete the entire module (1 + 5 ECTS) or individual courses.

The online mode of studies allows participation at your own pace. 

Basics of Sustainable Tourism, 1 ECTS

On the first introductory module, Basics of Sustainable Tourism, you will ensure that your background knowledge is sufficient to complete the course of study. The module provides a good overview of sustainable development in the tourism industry, and also serves as an introduction to the topic. We recommend you to start your learning journey by  completing the Basics of Sustainable Tourism.

Advanced Sustainable Tourism module, 5 ECTS

When you master the basics of sustainable tourism, you can continue the studies with the Advanced Sustainable Tourism module. This module consists of five (5) courses. Thus, the total scope of the study module is 5 ECTS. You can select any five of the following courses, or complete them all:

1. Local Cultures and Traditions 1 ECTS  

2. Sustainability Communication 1 ECTS  

3. Partnership and Stakeholders 1 ECTS  

4. Accessibility and Diversity 1 ECTS  

5. Product Development 1 ECTS  

6. Assesment of Social Impacts 1 ECTS  

Scope and duration: 1–7 ECTS, circa 3 months

Schedule: studies are available until 31 December in the autumn term 2024.

Price: free of charge

You can either enroll on the whole study module (1 + 5 ECTS) at once, or pick individual courses from the selection - whichever suits your schedule best!

Enrolment is open from 30 September to 31 December 2024.

Choose the enrolment option best suited for you below:

1. Enroll for the Basics of Sustainable Tourism course and the Advanced Sustainable Tourism module, 1 + 5 ECTS: Enroll for entire module

2. Browse the courses on the Open UAS webshop and add the courses that interest you to your basket:  Advanced Sustainable Tourism.

3. Enroll on individual courses directly:

• Basics of Sustainable Tourism, 1 ECTS  
   
• Local Cultures and Traditions, 1 ECTS  
   
• Sustainabiligy Communications, 1 ECTS  
   
• Partnership and Stakeholders, 1 ECTS  
   
• Accessibility and Diversity, 1 ECTS  
   
• Product Development, 1 ECTS  
   
• Assesment of Societal Impacts, 1 ECTS  

As you develop your expertise in the Advanced Sustainable Tourism module, you will receive a digital open badge after completing each course. After completing a minimum of 5 ECTS, you will receive the Advanced Sustainable Tourism badge. You can add the Badge to your OpenBadge Passport.
 
The badges serve as a digital credential for mastering sustainable tourism, which is a prerequisite for proactive and successful tourism activities.
 
A badge is also awarded for completing the introductory course Basics of Sustainable Tourism.

The studies are funded by the Service Centre for Continuous Learning and Employment's (SECLE) in Finland. The Centre promotes the development of competences among working-age people and the availability of skilled labour.

The operations of the Centre are guided by the Ministry of Education and Culture and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment.