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Licensed Tour Guide & Tour Director Training (incl. NYC Sightseeing Guide Exam)

Graduates will possess the technical knowledge to pass the NYC Sightseeing Guide exam, lead international groups, navigate global travel regulations, and launch

Licensed Tour Guide & Tour Director Training (incl. NYC Sightseeing Guide Exam). This curriculum is designed for aspiring tour guides, tour directors, and travel entrepreneurs seeking professional certification and legal licensure to operate in New York City and globally. Graduates will possess the technical knowledge to pass the NYC Sightseeing Guide exam, lead international groups, navigate global travel regulations, and launch a compliant travel business. This course is independent preparation and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection and tour guide associations; check the official site for current test formats and dates. Every lesson includes tutor notes, a practical lab, worked exercises and a 12-question quiz you must pass at 80%, followed by a pooled final exam and free and paid practice tests.

60h Certificate available

Curriculum

One complete track with its own final exam and certificate.

10 modules mapped to the official examination areas, from foundations to final mocks.

NYC License Exam: Structure and Strategy. Practice activity: Create a personalized 30-day study calendar based on the official NYC DCWP exam weightings..

  • 1.1 NYC DCA/DCWP Exam Format: 150 Multiple Choice Questions Lab90 min
  • 1.2 Scoring Requirements and Passing Thresholds (97 Correct Answers) Lab90 min
  • 1.3 Interpreting the Official Study Guide for Sightseeing Guides Lab90 min
  • 1.4 Time Management and Navigation of Official NYC Legal Terms Lab90 min
  • 1.5 Navigating the DCWP Online Portal for Exam Scheduling Lab90 min

Careers this prepares you for

    How you study

    Every lesson pairs an in-depth video with written notes, key takeaways, a hands-on lab, exercises and a quiz. Work at your own pace, then sit the final examination for your Erudex certificate.