Professional in Destination Management
The Professional in Destination Management (PDM) certificate program provides destination organization professionals with cutting-edge education, offering entry to mid-level management the skills and knowledge critical to the travel and tourism industry. There are seven required courses taught through both in-person and self-paced, online delivery. Upon successful completion of the required seven courses, students will receive a certificate from Destinations International.
In-Person Learning
Two of the seven courses are offered in-person during Destinations International’s Spring Learning Week (typically February) and Summer Learning Week (in conjunction with our Annual Convention). We encourage you to register early as space is limited.
- Fundamentals of Destination Organizations
- Fundamentals of Sales
Online Learning
More details about online courses will be announced in 2020.
- Destination Marketing and Research
- Destination Development and Management
- Governance and Finance
- Destination Organization Operations: Technology and Human Resources
- Membership & Communications