Course categories
Our courses fall into eight categories. Each one lists what it covers, the key skills and who it is for. Choose “Upcoming courses in this category” to see only that category.
Guiding Fundamentals and Techniques
- What it covers
- Writing tour scripts, speaking skills and route planning
- Key skills
- Clear, logical delivery, story structure and setting the scene
- Who it is for
- New guides and anyone who wants to strengthen the basics
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Culture and Local Knowledge
- What it covers
- Guiding Taiwan's cultural heritage
- Key skills
- Local history, cultural context and heritage preservation
- Who it is for
- Anyone passionate about local culture
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Cross-Generational Communication
- What it covers
- Teamwork and interaction across age groups
- Key skills
- Mutual understanding between younger and older guides, communicating across generations
- Who it is for
- Anyone who wants to take part in cross-generational guiding
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Tour Planning
- What it covers
- Designing a one-day tour from scratch
- Key skills
- Itinerary design, time management and map tools
- Who it is for
- Guides who want to design their own tours
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Sustainable Tourism and ESG
- What it covers
- Low-carbon guiding and environmental practice
- Key skills
- Designing low-carbon itineraries and eco-friendly guiding
- Who it is for
- Anyone who cares about sustainability and the environment
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Photography, Video and Social Media for Guides
- What it covers
- Photography, short videos and social media
- Key skills
- Smartphone photography, editing Reels and TikTok videos
- Who it is for
- Guides who want to market their tours through new media
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Safety and Emergency Response
- What it covers
- Group safety and emergency response
- Key skills
- First aid and handling the unexpected
- Who it is for
- All tour guides and tour leaders
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Field Guiding Showcase
- What it covers
- Simulated outdoor group tours
- Key skills
- Leading a full tour, with feedback
- Who it is for
- Students who want to put what they have learned to the test
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