The use of information and communication technologies (ICT) in the learning process in higher education is considered. On the basis of theoretical analysis of scientific works and practical application of electronic educational resources it is concluded that there is a contradiction between the high potential of ICT and the lack of elaboration of this topic in scientific papers. In this connection, the relevance is rationalized. The goal lies in justification of the use of the course in the discipline “Course guide” as an effective e-learning resource for the intensification and optimization of educational activity of students of the correspondence department graduate of the Peter the Great Saint-Petersburg Polytechnic University. After analyzing the scientific works of several scientific researchers, the module object-oriented dynamic educational sphere Moodle is described, the problems existing in the organization of educational work of students of a part-time Department, in connection with a small number of brick-and-mortar classes are highlighted, the elements of ICT that help to organize the work of part-time students are described; results of the survey which demonstrates educational potential of author’s electronic resource are given. The conclusion is made that didactically thought-out use of e-learning resource meets the goals and objectives of the educational process and creates the key cultural, professional and general professional competence of a tour guide. As a result of the study an example of course developed for students of a part-time department in 2014-2017 on e-learning platform Moodle is described.