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IAAPA Common Body of Knowledge
The comprehensive framework of essential knowledge and skills for global attractions industry professionals.

IAAPA’s Common Body of Knowledge (CBoK) is a reference document, developed by the IAAPA Global Education Committee. The CBoK lists the skills that individuals should possess (at an awareness and/or proficiency level) to ensure a successful career in the attractions industry. Additionally, this document provides resources in the form of acronyms and abbreviations, a glossary, and metrics to provide further insight for the competencies common to the attractions industry.
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