|
Travel Agents
|
Certification Description
Packaged travel professionals who obtain, and maintain, their CTP designation demonstrate to the industry that they are experienced, knowledgeable and motivated professionals who care about the industry and the colleagues with whom they work. The CTP is considered the hallmark of professional competency and excellence in the packaged travel industry.
Certifying Organization
National Tour Association
http://ntaonline.com/
Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No
Certified Tour Professional
Website
|
Certification Description
Administered through the Tourism Ambassador Institute®, the Certified Tourism Ambassador™ (CTA) Program is a certification program that serves to increase tourism by inspiring front-line hospitality employees and volunteers to work together to turn every visitor encounter into a positive, memorable experience.
Certifying Organization
Tourism Ambassador Institute
www.tourismambassadorinstitute.com
Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No
Certified Tourism Ambassador
Website
|
Certification Description
The Certified Travel Associate (CTA) program teaches front line travel professionals how to close more sales, improve efficiency, expand geography knowledge and fine-tune customer service skills, all while earning widely recognized industry credentials.
Certifying Organization
The Travel Institute
https://www.thetravelinstitute.com/
Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No
Certified Travel Associate
Website
|
Certification Description
The Certified Travel Counselor (CTC) program teaches agency owners and managers how to analyze new business opportunities, develop marketing strategies, negotiate, and manage more effectively. Graduates will learn how to grow their business while earning recognized industry credentials.
Certifying Organization
The Travel Institute
https://www.thetravelinstitute.com/
Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No
Certified Travel Counselor
Website
|
Certification Description
The Certified Travel Industry Executive (CTIE) program teaches business-to business travel professionals how to analyze new business opportunities, develop marketing strategies, negotiate, and manage more effectively. Graduates will learn how to grow their business while earning recognized industry credentials.
The CTIE certification is parallel to the Certified Travel Counselor (CTC) certification, thus, representing the pinnacle of travel industry professionalism for seasoned business-to-business travel professionals who are interested in advancing their career.
Certifying Organization
The Travel Institute
https://www.thetravelinstitute.com/
Certification Details
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
Certified Travel Industry Executive
Website
|
|
|
Certification Description
The GBTA Academy is proud to introduce the first certification in the business travel industry - the Global Travel Professional (GTP). The GTP Certification is designed to raise industry standards, enhance work performance, and recognize individuals who demonstrate core competencies essential to the business travel management discipline.
Certifying Organization
Global Business Travel Association Academy
http://www.gbta.org/Pages/default.aspx
Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No
Global Travel Professional
Website
|
Certification Description
Travel is an exciting, multi-faceted business for service oriented professionals that want to work independently or for a variety of employers.
Certifying Organization
International Air Transport Association
http://www.iata.org/Pages/default.aspx
Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No
Travel and Tourism Professional
Website
|