Why Take This Course

Earn your certificate and so much more.

  • Celebrate and Share Local Pride - Help showcase the natural beauty, rich history, and welcoming spirit of Louisa County by sharing what makes your hometown special with visitors. As an ambassador, you'll be part of a community-driven effort to preserve and promote your region's identity.

  • Gain Skills and Recognition - Receive free training and certification that boosts your communication skills, local knowledge, and confidence when interacting with visitors. Ambassadors often enjoy recognition at community events, networking opportunities, and even exclusive perks from local businesses.

  • Support Local Jobs and Businesses - Tourism helps power Louisa County’s economy. By becoming an ambassador, you contribute to positive visitor experiences, which encourages longer stays, repeat visits, and stronger support for local shops, restaurants, and attractions.

Course curriculum

    1. Course Welcome Video

    2. Benefits of Certification

    3. Course Objectives

    4. Welcome Survey

    1. Pre-Course Exercise: Familiarity with Louisa County Businesses and Attractions

    2. Visual Highlights of Top Attractions

    3. Video Tour of Destinations - Lake, Camping and Wineries/Breweries

    4. 10 Hidden Gems of Louisa County

    5. Knowledge Check: Short quiz with scenarios to test familiarity with locations.

    6. Reflective prompt: Share a local attraction you’ve enjoyed and why it’s memorable.

    7. Video Lecture: Strategies for effective visitor engagement.

    8. Role-Playing Scenarios: Simulated conversations with hypothetical visitors.

    9. Exercise: Tailoring Recommendations

    10. Discussion board: Share your go-to recommendation for first-time visitors.

    1. Intro to Program Guide

    2. Visit Louisa Tourism Program Overview

    3. Timeline: Historical milestones in Louisa County tourism.

    4. Discussion prompt: Reflect on how tourism has positively impacted your community.

    5. Self Assessment - How can you contribute? Submit ideas for collaboration.

    6. Success Story

    1. Summary of Key Lessons

    2. Actionable Takeaways - a short list of actions participants can take immediately:

    3. Reflection & Closing Survey

    4. Resources for Ongoing Learning

    5. Recognition and Next Steps

About this course

  • Free
  • 25 lessons
  • 0.5 hours of video content