Professional Destination Management (PDM)

Available Dates

Venue

Dec-23-2024

Amsterdam
Dec-23-2024

Istanbul
Dec-30-2024

London
Dec-30-2024

Kuala Lumpur
Jan-06-2025

Kuala Lumpur
Jan-06-2025

Istanbul
Jan-06-2025

Paris
Jan-06-2025

Barcelona
Jan-06-2025

Amsterdam
Jan-06-2025

Singapore
Feb-24-2025

Dubai
Feb-24-2025

London
Mar-03-2025

Dubai
Mar-03-2025

London
Apr-07-2025

Amsterdam
Apr-07-2025

Barcelona
Apr-07-2025

Paris
Apr-07-2025

Istanbul
Apr-07-2025

Kuala Lumpur
Apr-07-2025

Singapore
June-30-2025

London
June-30-2025

Dubai
July-07-2025

Paris
July-07-2025

Istanbul
July-07-2025

Barcelona
July-07-2025

Kuala Lumpur
July-07-2025

Singapore
July-07-2025

Amsterdam
Aug-25-2025

London
Aug-25-2025

Dubai
Oct-06-2025

Barcelona
Oct-06-2025

Singapore
Oct-06-2025

Paris
Oct-06-2025

Amsterdam
Oct-06-2025

Istanbul
Oct-06-2025

Kuala Lumpur
Oct-13-2025

Dubai
Oct-13-2025

London
Dec-08-2025

Dubai
Dec-08-2025

London

Course Details

A destination management maintains in-depth local knowledge of the area or region they represent, specifically with regards to the local coordination and implementation of everything from program and event logistics to event activities.

This Professional in Destination Management (PDM) certificate program provides those new to the destination organization side of the industry (less than one year of experience) with cutting-edge education, offering entry-level personnel the critical skills and knowledge necessary to start their careers in the travel and tourism industry.

In this course on Professional Destination Management , participants will learn how destination organizations and the various departments within an organization function, the role of a destination organization within a community, how destination organizations enhance and benefit their communities and how to sell your destination to business and leisure travellers.

After successful completion of this course you would be able to :

Describe and apply standard professional practices across the
PDM-International Standards domains on the test and the job
Use test-taking tips and relaxation techniques during the exam
Develop a personal study path for taking the PDM test
Feel far more comfortable ahead of and in preparation for sitting for the PDM exam

The course on Professional Destination Management is ideal for:

Event management personnel
Anyone with a good working experience in hospitality and tourism industry
Hospitality management graduates

Course Outline

5 days course

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

FUNDAMENTALS OF DESTINATION MANAGEMENT & MARKETING

Evolution of destination organizations and their roles in the community
The technological advancements within the industry
Structures and funding sources, and domestic organizations
Tourism development commission

Risk Management | Financial Management

Manage risk management
Understanding payroll systems and ways to identify sources of funding
Manage budget
Manage monetary transaction

Human Resources | Stakeholder management

Recruit staff and volunteers
Train staff and volunteers
Manage stakeholder relationships

Essential Collection Skills and Techniques

Human Communication is our Business
Build Rapport; Conquer Interference
Ready, Set, Goal! Steps to Success
Advocacy plan coupled with a strong community relations

Marketing and Sales - ( or site visit)

Manage marketing plan
Create and manage marketing materials
Coursework on developing and marketing innovative products and services
Maximizing sales and managing public relations efforts

Professional Destination Management (PDM)

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Course Details

After successful completion of this course you would be able to :

The course on Professional Destination Management is ideal for:

Course Outline

FUNDAMENTALS OF DESTINATION MANAGEMENT & MARKETING

Risk Management | Financial Management

Human Resources | Stakeholder management

Essential Collection Skills and Techniques

Marketing and Sales - ( or site visit)

Course Video

Professional Destination Management (PDM)

Course Info

Course Details

After successful completion of this course you would be able to :

The course on Professional Destination Management is ideal for:

Course Outline

FUNDAMENTALS OF DESTINATION MANAGEMENT & MARKETING

Risk Management | Financial Management

Human Resources | Stakeholder management

Essential Collection Skills and Techniques

Marketing and Sales - ( or site visit)

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