Industry training and professional development
Join a course or coaching program and develop your professional skills and business
University of Tasmania Graduate Certificate in Business or Tourism
With support from the Tasmanian Government, the Tourism Industry Council of Tasmania has partnered with the University of Tasmania (UTAS) to enable tourism and hospitality operators and professionals to upskill their tourism and business qualifications.
UTAS is offering scholarships for Tasmanian's to enrol in one of two online graduate certificate courses over the second half of 2020.
- Graduate Certificate in Business Studies
- Graduate Certificate in Tourism, Environmental and Cultural Heritage
For more information and to register your interest visit the University of Tasmania website.
TICT Tassie Tourism Masterclass
The Tassie Tourism Masterclass is an online and interactive learning program for Tasmanian tourism operators and professionals to access insights and advice from leading tourism consultants.
The Masterclass runs for 12 weeks from June to August 2020, is free to participate and open to all industry stakeholders.
The Tassie Tourism Masterclass is a Tourism Industry Council Tasmania (TICT) initiative supported by the Tasmanian Government.
Find out more about the TICT Tassie Tourism Masterclass
Wageningen University and Research
A number of online courses are available for free or at a discounted rate through Wangeningen University and Research:
Connect and stay up to date with your local tourism industry
Virtual industry meetings
Tasmania’s regional tourism organisations are hosting regular virtual meetings for tourism industry stakeholders to stay connected and informed during the COVID-19 situation.
Connect with your regional tourism organisation and contact them to find out about joining a virtual industry event.
Tourism Talk
Stay up-to-date on important COVID-19 updates, industry news and opportunities through Tourism Tasmania’s e-newsletter, Tourism Talk.
Subscribe to Tourism Talk and catch up on past editions.
Learn through informative podcasts, webinars and videos
Tourism Industry Council Tasmania - Talking Tourism podcast series
The Talking Tourism podcast series offers free fortnightly podcasts featuring experienced tourism operators, business coaches or experts on topics relevant for tourism operators and people working in the industry.
Listen to the Talking Tourism podcasts
Tasmanian Hospitality Association - Venue revival
The Tasmanian Hospitality Association (THA) has developed a range of resources for Tasmanian hospitality venues, including videos and information to guide you through the COVID-19 Safety Plan process. The resources are free and available to members and non-members.
Access the venue revival resources
Tourism Australia coronavirus webinar series
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, Tourism Australia is hosting a series of weekly webinars with different guest speakers each week.
Subscribe to Tourism Australia’s newsletter to get updates on how to register for future webinars.
Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) webinars and tutorials
ATEC is running a number of webinars for the tourism industry that are free of charge and open to everyone.
Road to Recovery Tourism Tutorials - Weekly tutorials helping your business succeed
Build Back Better Webinar Series - Industry leader discussion panels
Tourism & Transport Forum Australia – TTF Talks
TTF Talks brings together leaders to share thoughts around business survival, adaptation and the road to recovery in a series of 15 minute fireside conversations with TTF CEO Margy Osmond.
Improve on your online presence and learn new digital skills
Digital Ready program
The Digital Ready website includes a number of resources to assist Tasmanian businesses in building a strong online presence. The program also offers Tasmanian businesses a free two-hour coaching session with an expert digital coach delivered remotely via Zoom or phone. To book a free coaching session, call Digital Ready on 1800 955 660.