Invest in your career with professional certification.
Success in today's competitive travel sales environment usually depends on establishing yourself as a
dedicated professional who delivers real value and superb service.

""My CTC designation is a mark of excellence and professionalism to me and to those who interact with me, as clients and peers in the travel industry. In the travel industry's ever changing landscape, I find the knowledge and skills learned through the coursework, powerful tools and faithful allies in managing my career."
Nancy Anderson, CTC
VantagePoint Venture Partners
San Bruno, CA 94066

The Travel Institute's professional certifications are proven ways to find the path to success. Just ask the thousands of CTAs and CTCs around you how they benefit every day from their educational investment. Our Certified Travel Associate (CTA), Certified Travel Counselor (CTC) and Certified Travel Industry Executive (CTIE) credentials give you the knowledge, confidence and status that set you apart as a true travel professional.

Ways to Earn Certification
There are several ways you can earn certification through The Travel Institute. All of our programs are designed for self-study and many are also offered at several Licensed Schools throughout the U.S. Click here to search for a school in your area. In addition, several times throughout the year, The Institute offers CTA and CTC Certification Workshops in which fellow professionals from across the country gather to review the course material and take the test. Tuition assistance from ARC is available to cover the cost of the workshops. Learn more about how a workshop can add to the educational enrichment of certification.

If you are an executive or mid to upper level manager or anyone leading a team, The Institute now offers the Certified Travel Industry Executive (CTIE) certification. The recommended method for earning the CTIE certification is the CITE Executive Institute, an interactive two-day program that provides a comfortable, open environment for idea exchange, test preparation and networking among executive-level peers.

For additional information about The Travel Institute's certification programs, call 800-542-4282 or email info@thetravelinstitute.com.