Licence professionnelle Guide Conférencier

Tour Guide

Training

Location

Foix

Diploma obtained

Professional license

Admission requirements

BAC +2

Professionalization

open to sandwich courses, initial training and continuing education

Training objectives

A professional degree open to sandwich courses, initial training and continuing education on the campus of the Centre Universitaire de l'Ariège (Foix). The aim of the Licence Professionnelle Guide-Conférencier is to train tourist guide professionals capable of promoting our country's heritage to French and foreign tourists. On completion of the course, candidates will be able to communicate in two foreign languages, including English. The bac+3 diploma entitles the holder to a professional card. It provides training in :
  • Presentation of elements of our historical, cultural, artistic, natural and scientific heritage in their historical and societal context, in French and/or in one or more foreign languages, including English,
  • Guide and manage a group and react autonomously in all circumstances.
  • Develop a tour, a visit or a conference in all its aspects (technical framework, relations with the various service providers in the sector) using all available documentary research tools,
  • Manage the mediation service and adapt it to the audience concerned,
  • Interact with service providers in the sector.

Job opportunities professionals

Guides can be employed by tourism companies and organizations (travel agencies, tourist offices, etc.) or cultural organizations (museums, castles, etc.), or they can be self-employed. Integration and professional success depend on tourist flows, but above all on the dynamism and personality of the guide.

Profile of the applicant

The Licence professionnelle Guide-Conférencier is open to holders of a L2 in history, art history, geography, applied foreign languages, LCE, a BTS in tourism or a BTS in communication. An excellent level in foreign languages is required. English and a second language (Spanish or German only) are compulsory. A stay in the country of the languages studied is strongly recommended.

Practical information

Institute website

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