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.
Upcoming Course
Join us for Fundamentals of Destination Organizations at Summer Learning Week in conjunction with the 2020 Annual Convention. The course will take place on Monday, July 13, 2020 from 9:00am-3:00pm CT in Chicago, IL, USA.
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