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Entrepreneurship & Leadership in Eco-Spiritual Peace Tourism & Hospitality
The TESH Skill Development Programmes are designed for young people who want to develop practical skills and explore career and entrepreneurial opportunities in eco-spiritual tourism, trading, technology, hospitality, caregiving and related services.
What you will study
Eco-Spiritual Peace Tourism & Travel
Knowledge and practical skills related to tourism experiences — exploring the connection between nature, ecology, spirituality, peace, wellness, culture and responsible travel.
Key areas include- Tourism experiences
- Travel planning
- Destination development
- Interpretation
- Responsible tourism
Three levels, one pathway
All levels: 4 hours a day, 5 days a week.
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Foundation level3-Month Foundation
- 3 months
- 240 training hours
- Offline
EligibilityPlus Two / Higher Secondary or equivalent
Introduces the basic concepts and practical skills of tourism & travel, eco-spiritual peace tourism, hospitality, basic caregiving, eco-hospitality, entrepreneurship, personal leadership and digital skills.
ProgressionLearn · Practise · Assist
View Programme - [Portrait — A warm welcome on a Kerala veranda]1200×1500 · 4:5
Professional level6-Month Professional
- 6 months
- 480 training hours
- Offline
EligibilityPlus Two / Higher Secondary or equivalent
Develops stronger operational skills in eco-spiritual tourism, destination development, tour and itinerary planning, sustainable tourism, hospitality operations, international caregiving, entrepreneurship, business development, team leadership and TESH Home practical training.
ProgressionLearn · Practise · Operate · Take responsibility
View Programme - [Portrait — Collaborative learning in a sunlit lab]1200×1500 · 4:5
Advanced level1-Year Advanced
- 12 months
- 960 training hours
- Offline
EligibilityTo be confirmed
Develops higher-level capabilities in tourism and destination management, tour operations, tourism experience design, advanced hospitality management, eco-resort and wellness management, advanced caregiving, entrepreneurship, business management, financial skills, digital marketing, leadership and supervision, TESH Home management, and business and management projects.
ProgressionSupervise · Lead · Manage · Create
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Doing
Learn by doing. TESH programmes are designed around practical and experiential learning. Training may include the formats below.
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How training works
Training schedule: 4 hours a day, 5 days a week.
- 01
Classroom learning
Understanding concepts, principles and professional knowledge.
- 02
Practical training
Hands-on skills through demonstrations and supervised practice.
- 03
Role play & simulation
Practising guest service, communication, caregiving and workplace situations.
- 04
Field & experience-based learning
Destinations, hospitality environments, communities and nature-based experiences.
- 05
TESH Home practical exposure
According to level and programme requirements, where available.
- 06
Project-based learning
Tourism, hospitality, caregiving or entrepreneurship-related projects.
- 07
Leadership practice
Progressively taking responsibility for activities, teams and projects.
- 08
Assessment & certification
Assessment of learning, and a TESH Skill Development Experience Certificate on completion.
Who can apply, and how
- 1
Credentials
Academic and extracurricular credentials.
- 2
Aptitude test
An assessment of aptitude for the programme.
- 3
Interview
A conversation with the programme team.
- 4
Group discussion
Teamwork and communication in a group setting.
Experience certificate. Participants who successfully complete the applicable training requirements receive a TESH Skill Development Experience Certificate, subject to programme completion and assessment requirements.