Career Details

Certified Tour Professional

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

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? 5 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? Yes

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

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Certificate name

Certified Lifestyle Specialist

Certifying Organization

The Travel Institute

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

Certified Destination Specialist

Certifying Organization

The Travel Institute

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

Travel and Tourism Professional

Certifying Organization

International Air Transport Association

Type

A - Core

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