Fundamentals of Business Travel Management/CTE
What is the Fundamentals of Business Travel Management Course?
For most companies, travel is the second largest controllable expense. In order to control the expense, you must know how to manage travel spend. The Fundamentals of Business Travel Management course is NBTA’s starter course focusing on the basics of business travel management. This two-day workshop is designed as a guide to the primary components of managed travel. Attendees will learn how each component intersects with the required competencies and skill sets needed in business travel management.
The Fundamentals course teaches participants to maximize cost containment, improve efficiency and create a managed travel culture in a company. Attendees will hear expert course facilitators on the subjects of travel safety and security, travel spending trends and benchmark metrics. An overview of business travel technology will be included along with a comprehensive discussion on travel policy, savings opportunities and calculating the ROI of a managed travel program.
As the Asia Pacific arm of the National Business Travel Association (NBTA) our education programs compliment with the their innovative, industry-lead education programs we equip business travel professionals around the world with the know-how they need to anticipate daily challenges and to navigate successfully through a constantly changing environment.
What is CTE Designation?
Attendees who successfully complete the Fundamentals of Business Travel Management course, either as a two-day workshop or online, will be eligible to earn the Corporate Travel ExpertSM (CTE) designation by passing the CTE exam online. Carrying the CTE designation following your name shows that you have mastered the fundamental tenets of corporate travel management.
The Cost?
The cost for NBTA members is $395 and for non-members $495. The examination for certification usually attracts an additional $100 fee however as a special introductory offer through to 30 June 2009 all examination costs have been waived.
Next Fundamentals Classroom Session
12 - 13 March 2009 | Mercure Hotel Auckland | Online Registration
NBTA Asia Pacific Launches Education Program 2009
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NBTA Asia Pacific Regional Business Travel Conference
30 August - 1 September 2009 | National Convention Centre, Canberra
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