ABOUT THE COURSE

GSTC Sustainable Tourism Course by WSC Collaboration with MarkPlus Tourism

Wise Steps Consulting as an official partner of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) organizes the Sustainable Tourism Training Program (STTP) which offers in-depth knowledge of the GSTC Standard, the global standard for sustainability in the travel and tourism industry, best practices related to the implementation of sustainability practices for companies and tourist destinations, and learning about the development of sustainable tourism policies and practices that can be directly implemented in organizations.

This course will combine material presentations, group discussions, GSTC Destination Standard and Industry Standard case study exercises.

Course Schedule: Sept 18 – 19, 2025

  • Dates: September 18 – 19, 2025
  • Time: 8:00 – 17:00 WITA (UTC+8)
  • Location: Griya Santrian Hotel, Sanur, Bali, Indonesia
  • Format: Onsite Training
  • Language: Bahasa Indonesia
  • Trainer: Mochamad Nalendra, GSTC Trainer

EXAM & CERTIFICATE

GSTC Certificate in Sustainable TourismGSTC Professional Certificate in Sustainable Tourism

By completing this 4-week online course, you will meet the training requirement towards earning the GSTC Professional Certificate in Sustainable Tourism.

Once you complete the course, you will have have the option to take the GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training Exam. The exam takes place online, and you will have 4 weeks after the course to submit it. If you pass the exam, you will receive a Professional Certificate in Sustainable Tourism by the GSTC.

The certificate demonstrates your knowledge of sustainable tourism standards and practices.

>> Learn more about GSTC Professional Certificate in Sustainable Tourism

GSTC Trainer

Mr. Mochamad Nalendra

Mr. Nalendra is a speaker, consultant, and CEO of Wise Steps Consulting, a sustainable tourism consulting firm based in Indonesia. He is also the authorized GSTC trainer in Indonesia and Certified Professional Marketer (Asia) by Asia Marketing Federation. Graduated from Master of International Sustainable Tourism Management in Monash University Australia, Nalendra has worked with various clients, partners, and DMOs both international and national including State Secretariat for Economy Affairs (SECO) Switzerland, Asian Development Bank (ADB), Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), and Indonesia Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy as sustainable tourism and marketing expert.

REGISTRATION DETAILS

Course Registration Fees

  • Regular: Rp.6.000.000,- / ± US$ 369,73
  • Bundling 3 people: Rp.5.500.000,- / ± US$ 338,92 per person 
  • Bundling 5 people: Rp.5.000.000,- / ± US$ 308,11 per person
  • Exam fee: Rp. 750.000,- / ± US$ 46,22 per person

*Based on the exchange rate on July 10, 2025

What’s Included

As part of your registration for an onsite class, you will receive:

  • Training materials to be provided prior to the class;
  • Coffee breaks and lunch during the class;
  • The Certificate of Completion confirming your attendance in the class;
  • The opportunity to take the official STTP Exam. Please note: The GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training Exam for the issue of Professional Certificate is optional and the relative fee (US$ 46.22 per person) is NOT included in the above course registration fee.