Test a realistic tourism opportunity
Research visitor needs, design an itinerary and pilot the experience before making unsupported commitments.
Available now · Course 15
Starting & Running a Tourism Business
Develop a practical tourism-business concept and operating plan through visitor research, experience design, responsible tourism, verified readiness questions, costing, bookings, marketing and reliable delivery.
Free course · Free standard certificate
Tourism Business Development Portfolio
Build twelve connected TB1–TB12 activities covering visitor needs, experience design, responsible partnerships, readiness research, costs, risks, seasonal cash, bookings, marketing, delivery, performance and a launch decision. Self-directed and not tutor graded; portfolio work does not itself gate completion. Use fictional or anonymised examples, not private guest, worker, financial or supplier records.
What the course develops
Plan viable costs and operations
Work through pricing, channel fees, capacity, deposits, seasonal cash, bookings, cancellations and supplier arrangements.
Operate responsibly
Respect communities, culture, wildlife, accessibility, guest and worker dignity, privacy and honest marketing. Prepare risk controls and contingencies.
Decide when to launch or improve
Bring evidence together, identify permissions requiring authoritative verification, measure performance and decide whether to launch, defer or redesign.
School leavers, young adults and aspiring tourism entrepreneurs, plus existing tourism operators and workers developing business and operational skills. This course contains 41,917 teaching words, 48 lessons and 37 hours 8 minutes of planned learning, including practical activities and assessments. Actual learner time varies.
Educational entrepreneurship and business-operations preparation only. No guaranteed business success, customers or income. No government, funding or regulatory approval, tourism licence or registered tourist-guide status. The DiverseFX certificate confirms educational course completion only. Verify current permissions and professional requirements for your activity and location.
Assessment and completion
Twelve 15-question module quizzes, four 30-question integrated Track examinations and one 60-question integrated Final Examination use a 70% pass mark. A completion certificate is available only after the required learning and assessments are completed. It records course completion and is not an accredited qualification or a guarantee of employment or workplace outcomes.
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Build an informed tourism-business plan
Enrol free. Voluntary contributions are optional, and Olivia minutes are purchased separately. Complete this course and receive your certificate before enrolling in another Business course.
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