Cruises Inc., has announced the graduation of its first-ever Virtual Training class. The company recently launched a new “live” Virtual Training Program as a way to let agents train from home while getting rich content and an interactive, personal experience.

The first graduating class joins more than 500 Cruises Inc. Independent Contractors as part of the nation’s leading retailer of cruise travel.

The newly designed 40-hour Cruises Inc. Virtual Training Program is highly interactive with a live instructor leading each class. During the weeklong course, members of the Cruises Inc. corporate headquarters team guide agents through all steps of business operations, from office set-up to developing a business plan, from sales-building tips to crafting compelling marketing programs.

Agents gain valuable knowledge on the core components of the travel industry and receive product information from key Cruises Inc. suppliers, including executives from the world’s leading cruise lines and resorts. The curriculum is delivered via a series of webinars, podcasts and live chats. A small student-to-trainer ratio allows for a personal experience.