IAAPA Common Body of Knowledge

The Comprehensive Framework of Essential Knowledge and Skills for Global Attractions Industry Professionals.

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IAAPA’s inaugural 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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