Courses & Certifications

Our certifications empower individuals and organizations to create welcoming travel experiences.

Individual Certification Programs

Our vision is a world where everyone feels welcome to travel. To make this a reality, we're empowering the travel industry with the knowledge and tools to create inclusive experiences for all.


Our DEI certification programs, tailored to various career levels, equip industry members with the skills to foster a more welcoming and equitable travel environment.

We currently offer three levels of individual certifications.

Travel Unity Individual Certificate (TUIC)

Introductory Certification

TUIC provides college students and entry-level professionals with the foundational knowledge of DEI in the travel and tourism sectors.



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Travel DEI Practitioner (TDP)

Management-level Certification

The TDP certification is tailored for managers and mid-level professionals looking to integrate DEI into their leadership practices and everyday decision-making.

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Certified Diversity Travel Professional (CDTP)

Executive-level Certification

The CDTP is the industry’s premier certification for senior executives and leaders who want to drive lasting change through strategic DEI initiatives.

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CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR

TRAVEL INDUSTRY ORGANIZATIONS

Certified by Travel Unity (CBTU)

CBTU is the travel and tourism industry’s only certification program that validates visitor-facing organizations’ efforts around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).


We encourage any organization that welcomes visitors to participate in this certification program, including:

  • Attractions
  • Accommodations (including hotels and resorts)
  • Convention and Visitor Bureaus (CVBs)
  • Destination Marketing/Management Organizations (DMOs)
  • Museums
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