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Introducing: Penn Foster’s Property Management Certificate Program

While Ashworth College is no longer accepting enrollments in our Property Management Program, we’re excited to introduce you to our partner school, Penn Foster.

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Expand your understanding of property management or take the next step towards your career goals. In this certificate program, you’ll gain a better understanding of the laws, policies, and skills needed to work as a property manager.

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Take the Next Steps Towards a Career You Want

Penn Foster’s online Property Management Certificate Program can help you prepare to take the first steps toward the job you want. With flexible, online courses, you can learn skills and knowledge on your schedule, from home.

Why Penn Foster?

Penn Foster has been on a mission to help people like you launch, accelerate, and thrive in their careers for more than 130 years. We provide students with a quality education that fits their busy lifestyle and budget, offering over 100 self-paced, career-relevant programs across our College, Career School, and High School. The program you choose is structured to fit your learning needs so you can achieve your goals, and is designed to work with your schedule, anytime, anywhere you want to study. With a focus on relevant skills and career preparation for the job you’re after, Penn Foster can help you graduate with confidence and help provide a pathway towards your career goals.

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Enroll online at any time—with no prerequisites—and earn your diploma in as little as six months††.

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What You'll Learn in Penn Foster’s Property Management Career Diploma

  • How to establish and maintain successful relationships with tenants through communication and understanding of tenant needs.
  • How to recognize effective management strategies for commercial, multifamily, and single-family rentals, including how to advertise, evaluate credit reports, and schedule turnovers to minimize downtime between tenants.
  • How to determine if a property needs a risk-management audit and how to shift risk liability to a third-party using insurance and other methods.
  • How to understand and comply with fair-housing laws and regulations.

Penn Foster’s Online Property Management Curriculum

In your online property management courses, you'll build fundamental knowledge and skills relevant to business and managing property. While the certificate alone doesn't qualify you for a job as a property manager, your classes can help prepare you to strengthen your resume and improve your professional reputation if you work in the field already. Your online property management courses include:

  • Managing Building Maintenance and Tenant Relations
  • Financial Accounting and Property Valuation
  • Real Estate Law
  • Risk Management and Fair Housing
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Property Management Certificate FAQs

A property manager can work for themselves or contract with a property management company. They are responsible for overseeing the day-to-day management of residential and commercial rental properties for the owner. While they often work in an office setting, property managers will also work onsite or travel from property to property during the work day. Common tasks for property managers include showing properties to prospective renters, understanding and explaining the leasing terms of each property, keeping rental records for the properties they oversee, settling disputes or violations with tenants, and oversee the maintenance of properties.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, property managers can earn an average yearly salary of $62,850 or $30.22 per hour. However, how much you can make as a property manager can vary based on experience, education, the state you live in, or the company you work for.

To become a property manager, you generally need to first have a degree in a relevant field like real estate or business management. Real estate and business courses, however, don't necessarily cover all the elements that are essential to managing a property so students interested in pursuing this career often supplement their education and experience with a certificate program in property management. Earning a certificate alone doesn't qualify students for property management jobs, so it's important to have a background in real estate or business. Further, most states have regulations regarding who can become property managers and require licensing or certification to work in the field.

A good property manager is detail-oriented and organized, with strong leadership and communication skills. As they are often responsible for managing their own day-to-day tasks, they should have excellent time management skills as well. Property managers should also have an understanding of fair housing laws, property valuation, and real estate law, all of which you can build in our Property Management Certificate Program.

State requirements

A career in this field may require you to meet certain licensing, training, and other requirements that can vary by vocation and state. You should check with your state, local government, and/or licensing board to find out which requirements may be applicable in your state. Click here for contact information on state licensing/regulatory boards and certain professional licensing information.

Travel Agent Class Tuition

Introducing Penn Foster Travel Agent Course

Ashworth College is no longer accepting new enrollments into our Travel Agent Career Diploma program. If you’re considering a new career in the travel industry our partner school, Penn Foster, offers an online Travel and Tourism Specialist Career Diploma designed to help you learn how to become a successful travel agent on your schedule, from home.

At Ashworth College, Travel Agent training tuition costs include what you need to complete your course and take The Travel Institute Travel Agent Proficiency (TAP) test.

Payment options

Our online programs are flexible and so are our payment options. Choose the one that works best for you.

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We make it affordable for you to invest in your future. If you would like to know more about our payment options and how they can help you with Travel Agent training tuition costs, please call 1-800-957-5412 or request information today.

1 Depending on where you live, you may be charged taxes in addition to the total cost of your program.
2 The first payment match applies to the monthly pay plan and varies by program.

Online Travel Agent Training Program

Introducing Penn Foster Travel Agent Course

Ashworth College is no longer accepting new enrollments into our Travel Agent Career Diploma program. If you’re considering a new career in the travel industry our partner school, Penn Foster, offers an online Travel and Tourism Specialist Career Diploma designed to help you learn how to become a successful travel agent on your schedule, from home.

Online booking may have opened a dream world of opportunities for travelers, but it can be a nightmare to navigate. With training, you can become a travel agent who sorts it all out and makes travel plans cost effective and exciting for your clients.

In our online Travel Agent Training program, software simulations and online lessons help you explore your skills as a travel organizer for leisure and business clients. Schedule your next career move as you complete the course in as few as four months. Earn your diploma and you will be prepped for your certification exam and ready to take on the world.

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  • Our affordable tuition payment plan options.
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Professional certification

Our Travel Agent certification training includes the cost of The Travel Institute Travel Agent Proficiency (TAP) Test*. The proficiency test demonstrates your mastery of travel industry basics like selling skills, basic geography, and the items/products sold by travel counselors.

The Travel Institute

What you get

  • The Travel Institute Travel Agent Proficiency (TAP) test (a $90 value)
  • Software: online reservation software simulations
  • Student Portal dashboard for instant access to lessons and support
  • Learning Resource Center online libraries and labs
  • ProQuest® digital access to thousands of sources for research
  • An active online community of fellow students, staff, and grads
 
81,700

jobs

Job opportunities

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, 81,700 people were employed as travel agents in 2016. While Internet bookings have reduced demand for travel agents, job prospects are best for specialists in specific destinations or types of travelers**.

 

REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE

Software simulations fast-track your work experience.

AFFORDABLE LEARNING

Quality career training that doesn’t break the bank.

FLEXIBLE
STUDIES

You don't need to take a break from your job to pursue your diploma and a better future.

 

Frequently asked questions

You may be taking your first steps into higher education. Or you may be considering online study for the first time. Whatever your situation, we're here to guide you through the process and answer any questions you have.

A travel agent will coordinate custom travel plans to meet the requirements and travel preferences for individuals or businesses. This includes finding competitive rates on hotels, flights, trains, and car rentals as well as coordinating travel to meet specific travel dates.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics as of May 2018 the median salary of a Travel agent is $38,700 per year***. This will depend on your position, experience, and the clients you have.

Yes. Since our Travel Agent course online is focused on travel agent certification training, you will get in-depth instruction in the important fundamentals of a travel agent career. By the time you graduate from our Travel Agent course online, you will have a solid grasp of the profession. In the comfort of home, you’ll build your skills and confidence so that you are ready to take theTravel Institute Travel Agent Proficiency Test, giving you a strong start to a great career.

All graduates keep access to their accounts on the Ashworth College Central Network, an online toolkit that provides step-by-step guidance through resume templates, cover letters, thank you letters, and more. As a student, you will interact with the Ashworth College Central Network throughout your lessons to make you comfortable with the tools and prepare you to make a good impression on potential employers once you've graduated!

Ashworth College lets you learn how to become a travel agent in the comfort of home at a relaxed pace. We allow you up to one year from the date of your enrollment to complete your Travel Agent course online. A flexible study schedule is one of the many advantages of Ashworth College.

Related programs

Enroll in our Travel Agent training, or explore our range of affordable, flexible, and accredited career programs that can help you develop your own unique business in a worthwhile field.

State requirements

A career in this field may require you to meet certain licensing, training, and other requirements that can vary by vocation and state. You should check with your state, local government, and/or licensing board to find out which requirements may be applicable in your state. Click here for contact information on state licensing/regulatory boards and certain professional licensing information.

Online Travel Agent Course Curriculum

Introducing Penn Foster Travel Agent Course

Ashworth College is no longer accepting new enrollments into our Travel Agent Career Diploma program. If you’re considering a new career in the travel industry our partner school, Penn Foster, offers an online Travel and Tourism Specialist Career Diploma designed to help you learn how to become a successful travel agent on your schedule, from home.

Our online Travel Agent Course Curriculum covers national and worldwide air travel, cruises, lodging and accommodations, corporate travel, passports, and more. Your journey begins with key fundamentals and advances to hands-on training that can launch your lifelong adventure organizing dream vacations, business trips, and your own exciting career.

Travel Agent Orientation

Travel Agent Orientation 

In this course, you’ll examine the goals and values of Ashworth College, time management, creating a realistic weekly and monthly study schedule, the nature and purpose of assessments, how to study effectively to prepare for and take an online examination, and developing the skill sets necessary for success in the twenty-first century.

By the end of this course, you'll be able to do the following:

  • Identify skills needed to be a confident and independent online learner.
  • Describe your business plan.

Lesson Group 1: Travel Geography

Lesson Group 1: Travel Geography 

In this course, you’ll learn to locate world regions on a map as you cover the essentials of Travel Geography. International travel, destination travel, and familiarity with airports will help you navigate travel planning for your future clients.

By the end of this course, you'll be able to do the following:

  • Locate world regions on a map.
  • Calculate the time difference between two points.
  • Identify different aspects of weather and climate in different regions.
  • Describe airport hubs and their purposes.
  • Identify the documentation needed for international travel.
  • Explain the purpose and procedures of US Customs.

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Program Description

The Travel Agent certificate program is designed to provide you with a knowledge of the travel and tourism industry, including geography, types of travel, and the booking process.

Students will have the opportunity to take the Travel Agent Proficiency Test administered by The Travel Institute. If they pass the test, they will receive the TAP Certificate of Proficiency.

Program Objectives

After completing the Travel Agent certificate program, you’ll be able to do the following:

  1. Describe the personal and professional skills of successful travel agents, outline typical daily responsibilities, and explain the types of employment opportunities available to individuals in this field.
  2. Encode and decode standard airline abbreviations for cities and airports.
  3. Describe how to plan U.S. air travel itineraries based on a variety of trip routes, and price itineraries via the Global Destination System (GDS).
  4. Explain how to read and interpret flight availability and fare information from the GDS and use this information to build Passenger Name Records (PNRs).
  5. Describe the main categories of travel, including railroad travel, rental car travel, cruises, and lodging, and explain how to interpret vendor information for clients and book travel arrangements that meet the needs and budgets of different clients.
  6. Explain how to evaluate the quality and value of different types of travel tours and use this information to make recommendations that meet the needs and desires of clients.
  7. Describe the difference between domestic and international travel and explain how to prepare clients for successful travel abroad.

Mapping your career growth

Ashworth College's API Program Name Career Diploma program helps you develop the confidence you need to reach for your career goals because we integrate job search prep into your studies. With the online tools at the Ashworth College Central Network, you’ll get step-by-step guidance as you create polished, professional resumes and letters. After you graduate, you’ll keep your Ashworth College Central Network account so you can revisit the tools any time you need to make a good impression on a potential employer.

Online Tax Preparation training tuition

At Ashworth College, our online tax prep certification training includes what you need to complete the course and sit for the National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers Tax Certification Exam.

Payment options

Our online programs are flexible and so are our payment options. Choose the one that works best for you.

Want to Know More About Ashworth College Tuition?

Our online tuition is designed to be affordable for your budget. Learn about our first payment match program2 by calling 1-800-957-5412 or you can request information today.

1 Depending on where you live, you may be charged taxes in addition to the total cost of your program.
2 The first payment match applies to the monthly pay plan and varies by program.

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