Certified Professional
What it means to be Certified by The Travel Institute
Certified Travel Associate
The CTA® is a designation from The Travel Institute. Successful completion of the CTA curriculum requires in-depth proctored testing in a closed-book environment, a minimum 12 months’ industry experience, and fulfillment of 10 continuing education units per year for certification and professional development. The CTA designation means a commitment to upholding the highest standards in the role of trusted travel professional.
Certified Travel Counselor
The CTC® is an advanced designation from The Travel Institute. Successful completion of the CTC curriculum requires in-depth proctored testing in a closed-book environment, a minimum five years’ travel industry experience, completion of or a passing score on the CTA exam, submission of a white paper on a qualifying project, and fulfillment of 10 continuing education units per year for certification and professional development. The CTC designation means a commitment to upholding the highest standards in the role of trusted travel manager.
Certified Travel Industry Executive
The CTIE® is an advanced designation from The Travel Institute. Completion of the CTIE curriculum requires in-depth proctored testing in a closed-book environment, a minimum five years’ travel industry experience, submission of a white paper on a qualifying project, and fulfillment of 10 continuing education units per year for certification and professional development. The CTIE designation means a commitment to upholding the highest standards in the role of trusted travel leader.
About The Travel Institute
Since 1964, The Travel Institute has been the global leader in travel industry education and certification. A non-profit organization dedicated to educating and advancing travel agents, The Travel Institute has certified more than 26,000 Certified Travel Associate (CTA®), Certified Travel Counselor (CTC®), and Certified Travel Industry Executive (CTIE®) graduates, with additional training offered through its new agent, destination, niche and lifestyle specialist courses. A trusted partner to industry stakeholders and educational institutions alike, The Travel Institute holds its graduates to the highest standards of expertise and service as they progress through increasingly rigorous coursework and challenging exams to continue their education and verify their expertise.