Having competence in the field of tourism alone is not enough. In the era of increasingly fierce competition, official recognition of these competencies is the main difference between trusted and missed tourism professionals. This is where the role of the Tourism Professional Certification Institute (LSPP) becomes very crucial in the career journey of every Indonesian tourism practitioner.
However, not all tourism professional certification bodies have the same credibility, standards, and track record. Choosing the wrong institution can mean time, cost, and wasted energy even a certificate that is not recognized by the industry. Therefore, understanding how to choose the right LSPP is the most critical step before you start the certification process.
What is a tourism professional certification body?
The Tourism Professional Certification Institute is an official institution authorized to carry out competency tests and issue professional certificates to workers in the tourism sector who have met the competency standards set.
In Indonesia, professional certification bodies must have an official license from the National Professional Certification Agency (BNSP. BNSP is an independent institution that was established on Government Regulation Number 23 of 2004 to coordinate the implementation of work competency certification nationally)..
Thus, only LSPP licensed by BNSP whose certificate is officially recognized by the government, the business world, and various stakeholders of the national and international tourism industry.
Also read: Complete Guide to the Competency Certification List at SKPISO.id
Criteria for a credible tourism professional certification body
Before deciding to register, make sure the tourism professional certification body you choose meets the following criteria:
1. Officially Licensed BNSP
This is an absolute requirement that you cannot bargain. LSPP that is not licensed by BNSP does not have the legal authority to issue nationally recognized competency certificates. License verification can be done directly through the official BNSP website.
2. Competent and experienced assessors
The quality of the assessment is highly dependent on the competence of the assessor. Make sure the institution you choose has an assessor who is BNSP certified. In addition, he also has extensive practical experience in the tourism industry, not only academics with minimal field experience.
3. Proven track record
A credible tourism professional certification body has a long track record in carrying out competency assessments with a significant number of alumni and testimonials that you can verify.
4. Transparent and accountable process
All stages of the assessment must run transparently from registration, document verification, competency test implementation, to certificate issuance. In addition, participants are entitled to clear feedback on the results of their assessment.
5. Relevant certification scheme
Make sure the LSPP offers a certification scheme that matches the field and level of competence you need. Starting from tour guides, destination managers, to tourism consultants.
Also read: All you need to know about the Certification of Expertise Planning (SKA) for Tourism Destinations
Why is the tourism profession certification increasingly looking for industry?
Data from World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) noted that the global tourism industry is increasingly prioritizing the workforce competency standards as an indicator of the quality of service destinations.
In addition, research from Journal of Human Resources in Hospitality and Tourism Proving that certified tourism workers have higher productivity. In addition, the level of job satisfaction is better, and a more significant contribution to the quality of the tourist experience.
At the national level, Law Number 10 of 2009 concerning Tourism expressly encourages the tourism workforce to have competency certification as a recognized standard of professionalism.
Also read: BNSP Tourism Professional Certification for Consultants and Practitioners
LSPP Jana Dharma Indonesia as a Trusted BNSP Tourism Professional Certification Institution
If you are looking for a tourism professional certification body that meets all the criteria above, then LSPP JANA DHARMA INDONESIA is the answer.
LSPP Jana Dharma Indonesia is an LSP in the field of official tourism licensed by BNSP which has long been established in serving the competency certification needs of Indonesian tourism professionals. This long track record is not just a number. Rather, it is clear evidence of the trust given by hundreds or even thousands of tourism practitioners from all over Indonesia who have entrusted their certification process to us.
What are you waiting for, register yourself now to get a tourism professional certification with LSPP Jana Dharma Indonesia.
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