Professional Destination Management (PDM)

Available Dates

Dec-30-2024

London
Jan-13-2025

London
Feb-10-2025

London
Mar-10-2025

London
Apr-14-2025

London
May-12-2025

London
June-09-2025

London
July-14-2025

London
Aug-11-2025

London
Sep-15-2025

London
Oct-13-2025

London
Nov-10-2025

London
Dec-08-2025

London

Dates in Other Venues

Dec-09-2024

Paris
Dec-09-2024

Singapore
Dec-16-2024

Dubai
Dec-16-2024

Barcelona
Dec-23-2024

Istanbul
Dec-23-2024

Amsterdam
Dec-30-2024

Kuala Lumpur
Jan-06-2025

Singapore
Jan-06-2025

Paris
Jan-13-2025

Amsterdam
Jan-20-2025

Barcelona
Jan-20-2025

Dubai
Jan-27-2025

Kuala Lumpur
Jan-27-2025

Istanbul
Feb-03-2025

Paris
Feb-03-2025

Singapore
Feb-10-2025

Amsterdam
Feb-17-2025

Barcelona
Feb-17-2025

Dubai
Feb-24-2025

Istanbul
Feb-24-2025

Kuala Lumpur
Mar-03-2025

Paris
Mar-03-2025

Singapore
Mar-10-2025

Amsterdam
Mar-17-2025

Barcelona
Mar-17-2025

Dubai
Mar-24-2025

Istanbul
Mar-24-2025

Kuala Lumpur
Apr-07-2025

Singapore
Apr-07-2025

Paris
Apr-14-2025

Amsterdam
Apr-21-2025

Dubai
Apr-21-2025

Barcelona
Apr-28-2025

Kuala Lumpur
Apr-28-2025

Istanbul
May-05-2025

Singapore
May-05-2025

Paris
May-12-2025

Amsterdam
May-19-2025

Dubai
May-19-2025

Barcelona
May-26-2025

Istanbul
May-26-2025

Kuala Lumpur
June-02-2025

Singapore
June-02-2025

Paris
June-09-2025

Amsterdam
June-16-2025

Dubai
June-16-2025

Barcelona
June-23-2025

Istanbul
June-30-2025

Kuala Lumpur
June-30-2025

Singapore
June-30-2025

Paris
July-07-2025

Singapore
July-07-2025

Paris
July-14-2025

Amsterdam
July-21-2025

Barcelona
July-21-2025

Dubai
July-28-2025

Kuala Lumpur
July-28-2025

Istanbul
Aug-04-2025

Singapore
Aug-04-2025

Paris
Aug-11-2025

Amsterdam
Aug-18-2025

Barcelona
Aug-18-2025

Dubai
Aug-25-2025

Kuala Lumpur
Aug-25-2025

Istanbul
Sep-01-2025

Singapore
Sep-01-2025

Paris
Sep-15-2025

Barcelona
Sep-15-2025

Amsterdam
Sep-15-2025

Dubai
Sep-22-2025

Istanbul
Sep-29-2025

Paris
Sep-29-2025

Kuala Lumpur
Sep-29-2025

Singapore
Oct-06-2025

Singapore
Oct-06-2025

Paris
Oct-13-2025

Amsterdam
Oct-20-2025

Dubai
Oct-20-2025

Barcelona
Oct-27-2025

Kuala Lumpur
Oct-27-2025

Istanbul
Nov-03-2025

Singapore
Nov-03-2025

Paris
Nov-10-2025

Amsterdam
Nov-17-2025

Barcelona
Nov-17-2025

Dubai
Nov-24-2025

Istanbul
Nov-24-2025

Kuala Lumpur
Dec-01-2025

Paris
Dec-01-2025

Singapore
Dec-08-2025

Amsterdam
Dec-15-2025

Barcelona
Dec-15-2025

Dubai
Dec-22-2025

Istanbul
Dec-29-2025

Paris
Dec-29-2025

Singapore
Dec-29-2025

Kuala Lumpur

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

Our courses in London are held at the LPC office located at:

LPC Oxford Street Offices: 25 N Row, London W1K 6DJ

London Head Office: 47 - 49 Park Royal Road, London NW10 7LQ

Once you register, we will subsequently send you the course details, including the location, trainer, and other logistical information.

Pay Attention, Please! The course location at our offices is subject to availability. Should our office be unavailable, we will secure an alternative nearby venue and promptly inform you of the change. The exact time and location will be confirmed one week prior to the course commencement.

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)

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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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