LAPT works with practitioners to build certifications that match what Travel and Tourism employers actually need. Independent assessment means a LAPT holder is job-ready, not just taught.
Developed with practitioners and employers
Built on ISO and UK National Occupational Standards
Five levels, entry to executive
External, objective and consistent
Certificate in Adventure Tourism Safety and Guiding – Certificate in Niche Tourism Product Development
2 certifications
Certificate in Cruise Operations and Guest Services
1 certifications
Certificate in Destination Marketing – Certificate in Sustainable Tourism and Visitor Experience
2 certifications
Certificate in MICE Operations – Certificate in Event Management and Risk
2 certifications
Certificate in Travel Consulting – Certificate in Tourism Management
4 certifications
Five levels of one person's career. Each assumes the one below it and does not re-teach it.
Workshop
Foundation
Practitioner
Leadership
Executive
LAPT is an independent professional certification body. Level equivalences are LAPT's own statement of comparability. LAPT certifications are not accredited by a qualifications regulator, and the standards LAPT builds on define occupational competence — they do not endorse LAPT.
We accredit qualified training centres
Learners complete industry-aligned training
We conduct external, objective assessment
Successful learners receive a recognised credential
Adventure & Niche Tourism
View Certification →Cruise Line & Maritime Tourism
View Certification →Destination Management & Marketing
View Certification →MICE & Event Tourism
View Certification →Travel Agency & Tour Operations
View Certification →Adventure & Niche Tourism
View Certification →Destination Management & Marketing
View Certification →MICE & Event Tourism
View Certification →LAPT's independent external assessment means every certification is credible, consistent and recognised by employers. The training centre teaches; LAPT assesses. Keeping those two apart is what makes the credential worth holding.
Our Assessment Process →Built on the ISO standard for the industry, expressed as a LAPT Industry Standard, and aligned to the UK National Occupational Standards.HOW EVERY LAPT CERTIFICATION IS BUILT
Stronger professionals. Better outcomes. A brighter future.