Career Details

Global Travel Professional

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

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Corporate Travel Executives

Certifying Organization

Global Business Travel Association Academy

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Certified Tour Professional

Certifying Organization

National Tour Association

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Certified Lifestyle Specialist

Certifying Organization

The Travel Institute

Type

C - Specialty

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