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Not sure what to get your travel-loving friend or loved one this Christmas? Why not an ITC Online course!

Looking for a gift for a travel-loving friend or loved one? Why not give them an ITC Online Course?
Some people can be hard to buy for, but our ITC Online Courses can make your life much easier this Christmas.
These courses are the perfect travel gift idea for anyone interested in working in travel and tourism, and could be a great way to encourage someone to take a step towards pursuing these subjects as a career.
Posted in News, Study inspiration | Tagged Christmas gifts, Distance Learning, Online courses | Leave a replyITC launches NEW online certification: Winning With Customers
Posted on 06/06/2024 by Hayley Clark
Our online Customer Service course offers a great way to try something new or level up your existing skills.
Winning With Customers is a brand new online course available through ITC right now. It’s a certificate that focuses on customer service, and is one of several new online courses, including Cabin Crew Online, Ground Crew Online, Cruise Online and Tour Guiding Online.
Taking this quick online course is the perfect introduction to customer service skills, whether you want to work in travel and tourism or practically any other industry!
And the best part is that anyone can take this course and earn an ITC certificate. You could be in high school, you could be finished with school and wondering what to do next, or you could already be in a career and want to either advance or try something new!
This course is also perfect for managers who want to offer personal development to their staff. It’s not only cost effective, but readily available online, and a great way to improve the customer experience at your business.
Here’s a little more about our customer service online course.
Posted in News, Study From Home | Tagged Customer Service, Distance Learning, Online course, Study From Home | Leave a replyITC launches NEW online certification: Ground Crew Online
Posted on 08/05/2024 by Hayley Clark
Is Ground Crew for you? Take our new online course to find out!
Getting started in a career, or even changing a career, can be a big step. It means taking a chance on something new and working hard for your goals.
So how can you know if it’s the right step for you?
One way is to take a short online course, which gives you an introduction to the subject and what it might be like to work in that industry. That’s why we’ve created an all-new Ground Crew Online Course, which is designed to give people an insight into working in this part of the travel and aviation industry.
Posted in News, Study From Home | Tagged Distance Learning, Ground Crew, Online course, Study From Home |ITC launches NEW online certification: Cabin Crew Online
Posted on 01/05/2024 by Hayley Clark
Ever wonder what it might be like to work in cabin crew? Our new online short course could be the perfect introduction.
Have you ever wanted to test out studying travel and tourism? Wanted to dip your toes in before enrolling for a full qualification, or trying to get a job in the industry?
Our brand new online certification course could be perfect for you!
Posted in Airline, News, Study From Home | Tagged Cabin Crew, Distance Learning, Online course, Study From Home |Did you know that ITC is more than just a tourism and airline tertiary provider?
Posted on 18/10/2023 by Hayley Clark
ITC is more than just an in-person travel and tourism tertiary education provider.
The International Travel College of New Zealand has been providing training courses for the airline, airport, travel and tourism industries since 1996.
We have firmly cemented ourselves as a trusted leading supplier of these tertiary qualifications, and our wide network of industry contacts is a testament to our work in this space.
However, did you know that ITC is also so much more than that? Our in-person tertiary campuses are just part of what we do. We also operate Study From Home and Study From Work, two very different learning options.
Posted in News | Tagged Distance Learning, Flexible learning, Study From Home, Study From Work | Leave a replyNEW Study From Work launch: Flexible online qualifications for professionals
Posted on 24/11/2021 by Hayley Clark
Study From Work offers professionals flexible online qualifications.
Today we are announcing our launch of our brand new self-directed learning platform and industry led qualifications with Study From Work!
These qualifications are not focused on just travel and tourism, but on professional skills and knowledge that can offer benefits for any career or business wanting to upskill their team.
Here’s a little more about this exciting new development. (more…)
Posted in News, Study inspiration | Tagged Distance Learning, Flexible study, Level 5, Study From Work, study online | Leave a replyGetting career confidence back with ITC
Posted on 20/02/2014 by itcnz Every year many students complete one of ITC’s distance online learning (DOL) courses for the travel, tourism and aviation industries. Gaining the confidence to get out and apply for jobs can be tough, so we make career preparation an important focus of the course.More than half of our DOL students study from home because they are looking after young children. After a few years staying at home, many lose confidence in their employment prospects.
DOL graduate Lynda says, “I felt like I had had so much time off that I had become a recluse and didn’t know how to be in the public eye anymore or approach customers with confidence. I even thought I would forget everything I had learnt in previous employment.”
Another graduate Margaret adds: “I didn’t apply for a job for months after completing my course, as I thought they would decline my application as I had not been in the work force for so long.”
Many parents want to take care of their child at home. But DOL graduate Hazel found that getting out there had a positive impact on both her and her child. “Getting a job meant I could earn much more money to support myself and my child, while also gaining a social life outside of our house. I think many single mothers don’t want to send their child to childcare so soon. It seems hard at first but you and your child will adapt,” she says.
Lynda says that the ITC course helped her a great deal. “Training with ITC contributed a lot to gaining my confidence back. Having the phone assessments and orientation, and even graduation, and being amongst other people was a boost. With anticipation I wanted to get back into the work force and show off some recapped skills,” she says.
Lynda is also an advocate of gaining work experience while you study and says that having a part-time, casual job gave her a big confidence boost.
Margaret found that getting out there and applying for jobs was a useful learning experience in itself. “I wasn’t successful in my first application. I didn’t let that get me down: I used it as a learning curve. I took out my ITC notes on career preparation to make sure I was ready. For my next application, I knew exactly what I was going to say to any question asked, and was able to reply back in full confidence.”
Margaret now works for the call centre at Qantas Airways, Lynda is working for Flight Centre in Perth (WA) and Hazel works at Auckland Airport for Menzies Aviation.
As Margaret says: “Don’t let fear get in the way of your dreams. If you prepare for your interview, all will fall into place and your dreams will come true!”
Posted in In the Community | Tagged Airline jobs, Airline training, Aviation Training, Distance Learning, Employment, ITC, ITC Award winning training, Passion for travel | Leave a replyAre you ready to fly high?
Posted on 19/11/2013 by itcnzITC distance learning students attending workshops, helping them achieve their goals
The International Travel College of New Zealand (ITC) offers travel, tourism, and airline courses, and we work hard to get our graduates jobs in those industries. We want them all to fly high with their career, life and goals!
ITC offers its courses on campus and by distance online learning. If you are at home with young children, live too far from a campus, or you work and cannot attend daily classes, then distance online learning would be an ideal option for you.
These courses include all the learning resources, tutorial support, online communication and assessments you will need. You will be part of a class with fellow distance learning students from all around the country.
There are only two workshops to attend: Orientation Day, where you will get to meet your classmates, and the Customer Service workshop later in the course. Both workshops are at our Auckland campuses. This is what one of our graduates has to say about studying with ITC: “I want to say thank you to ITC for helping me get to my dream job. Doing the ITC course has really paid off and now I wake up every morning excited about going to work. Words cannot express my gratitude.”
ITC has been a premium supplier in the airline, airport and travel and tourism industries for over 16 years. The college has strong connections in those industries and focuses on making its training relevant to employers. We also offer a job placement service to assist you in finding a job in travel, tourism or aviation!
Find out how you can launch your career by phoning the ITC team now on 0800 868 747, or check our website www.itc.co.nz and enquiry online.
Posted in Student success | Tagged Airline training, Aviation Training, Distance Learning, ITC, New Zealand Tourism Training, Passion for travel, Tourism training, Workshops | Leave a replyITC to offer Aviation Course via Distance Learning
Posted on 20/05/2013 by itcnzThe International Travel College of New Zealand (ITC) will be offering its popular Certificate in Aviation by distance online learning from August 2013.
The level 3 course will be titled the National Certificate in Aviation Core Skills and will prepare students for entry level jobs in the aviation and travel industries. Its particular focus is on students who want to work for an airline or airport.
ITC has been a premium supplier of full-time and part-time training programmes for the airline, travel and tourism industries since 1996, and has campuses in Botany and central Auckland. Since 2006 the college has also offered a number of its courses via distance learning.
“There are many people in New Zealand who are unable to come to on-campus classes,” says Carla Sutton, ITC’s Distance Learning Programme Manager. “The reasons vary from having young children to other study or work to living far away from a campus.”
Students of the new aviation course will be able to choose between a 25-week full-time course and a 49-week part-time course.
“It’s not always easy for people to fit study into a life that is already busy with other commitments,” says Carla. “So we provide specific options and support wherever we can to help our distance students succeed.”
And ITC’s students agree that it all makes a difference.
“I thought it was going to be difficult, as I am also studying at university and looking after my son, but with the help and support from fellow students and ITC, I DID IT!” says graduate Caroline.
And Sarah says: “I have had so many changes and challenges over the last 6 months, and having study on top of it all seemed to be too much at times, but all your kind words and listening ears have made what seemed impossible very possible and easy.”
As with other ITC courses, students are given advice and help to create a CV that puts their best foot forward and highlights their particular strengths. And distance learning support staff put the students through a practice interview to help prepare them for real-world interviews and boost their confidence.
ITC graduate Carla recently got a job at Menzies Aviation: “This is exactly what I want to do and I cannot believe it,” she says. “It is really happening for me! Thank you so much for your wonderful teaching and the time and effort that you have invested in me. You have no idea how much it really means to me.” “That’s what it’s all about for us,” says Carla Sutton. “Knowing that we have made a genuine difference in helping someone to change their life and achieve their dreams. We are really looking forward to being able to offer the aviation course to people who want to work in this exciting field.”
For more information, please email carla@itc.co.nz or wendy@itc.co.nz or check www.itc.co.nz.
Posted in News | Tagged Aviation Training, Distance Learning, ITC, ITC Award winning training, Online training, Students in work, Tourism training |ITC’s Distance and Online Learning Creates “Memories for Life”
Posted on 04/03/2013 by itcnzThe International Travel College of New Zealand (ITC) has been a premium supplier of full-time and part-time training programmes for the airline, travel and tourism industries since 1996, and has campuses in Botany and central Auckland.
Since 2006, ITC has offered several of its courses via and distance and online learning (DOL).
ITC DOL graduate Anita van der Mespel recently achieved her goal of entering the travel and tourism industry with a position at American Express.
“Thank you so much for everything you’ve done for me to get me to this place,” says Anita. “You have been truly amazing!”
Anita says that her time with ITC has “created memories that will stick with me for life. I’ve loved my time with you, right from the phone interview at the very beginning!”
“That’s such a wonderful thing to hear,” says ITC’s Marketing Director Claire Huxley. “One of ITC’s strongest features is its sense of being one big family – we really mean that – all the staff know the students by name and we have a huge range of activities that include our on-campus students.
“It’s important to us that our distance and online students feel that same sense of community and connection to the college.”
Many of the DOL courses have on-campus components, such as the Customer Service Workshop run in February this year.
Chantell Awheto attended the workshop and says she had “an awesome time”.
“It was nice to finally meet everyone,” she says. “The hard part is over – graduation, here we come! I look forward to seeing you all there.”
“The workshops give the students a chance to meet each other and their tutors face to face and have some fun in the campus environment,” says Claire. “Learning via distance has many advantages, but it can be isolating. It boosts the students’ confidence when they get together and see how much they have learnt.”
ITC also ensures that its DOL students are included in its prize giving and recognition of special achievements.
“Many of our off-campus students are working and caring for family members as well as studying,” says Claire. “It takes a lot of commitment to remain motivated and connected with your studies when you are not physically surrounded by others who are studying.”
One student who shows such commitment is Greg Bellett, who recently received a Spot Prize for Excellence.
Greg says: “I’m absolutely delighted and humbled to receive such an award. Too much! I’m sure you could have awarded it to any number of hardworking students in any number of classes. I’m enjoying my studies immensely and thank you for your guidance and support.”
“This is our seventh year of offering distance learning,” says Claire, “and its appeal is growing. It allows more people the freedom to upskill in a flexible and supportive environment. We hope it also encourages lifelong learning, where following your interests and passions is an ongoing process.”
Perhaps the best endorsement of that comes from Anita: “I have enjoyed it so much! Should I ever study again, I hope it is with ITC.”
Posted in News, Student success | Tagged Distance Learning, online learning | Leave a reply