NBTA

Certification (CCTE)

Contents:
 - Schedule -- Core Weeks | Electives
 - About CCTE
 - Testimony from CCTE Graduates

 - CCTE application form for new applicants who have not yet taken Core Week 1.  This form must be completed and submitted before registering for the program.


Schedule

CCTE Core Weeks

2008 Core Week Offerings

Core Week 2 Online
April 28 - June 27, 2008 
Program Details 
Register:  OnlineFax-back form 
 
Core Week 1
November 13 - 18, 2008
Houston, TX
Program and housing details
Register:  Online | Fax-back form


CCTE Electives

May 15-16 | Crossroads Milan | Milan, Italy
Attendees of the Paragon Business Travel Conference and Expo in Milan can receive one CCTE elective credit - e-mail Donna Watson to apply for the credit. 
Details and conference registration:  Crossroads Milan 

June 3-6 | National Travel Forum | Atlanta, GA
Attendees of the National Travel Forum in Atlanta can receive one CCTE elective credit - e-mail Donna Watson to apply for the credit. 
Details and conference registration:  National Travel Forum 

June 9-11 | NBTA Legislative Summit | Washington, DC
Attendees of the Legislative Summit can receive one CCTE elective credit for attending the education session on June 10 - e-mail Donna Watson to apply for the credit. 
Details and conference registration:  NBTA Legislative Summit

June 13 |  Miami, FL
This elective, sponsored by NBTA, will be held the day after the Florida BTA Education day on June 12.  You can earn two CCTE elective credits in one trip.  Registration:  Travel Management Education Day  

The following Chapter Education Days have been approved as CCTE Electives.  Attendees can apply to receive one CCTE Elective credit:

May 16 | Georgia BTA | Atlanta, GA | Details:  GBTA Education Day

May 21 | Arizona BTA | Phoenix, AZ | Details: AZBTA Education Day

June 12 | Florida BTA | Miami, FL | Details:  FBTA Education Day

June 25 | Midwest BTA | Chicago, IL | Midwest BTA Education Day


About CCTE

NBTA's Certified Corporate Travel Executive (CCTE) program was featured in the March 20, 2006 issue of Business Travel NewsClick here to read the full text article. 

The CCTE program is designed for business travel management professionals who want to enhance their knowledge, skills and productivity. The CCTE program adds to the individual's expertise in developing and managing corporate travel programs. Today's corporate success depends on adapting to the changing global business environment and using corporate travel as a strategic tool. Corporate travel managers must rethink and realign their roles and programs. They need the kind of value-added training that is the cornerstone of the CCTE program.

Carried out in conjunction with The University of Houston Conrad Hilton College of Hotel & Restaurant Management, the CCTE program stresses the use of the latest technologies to improve day-to-day operations. Students are also trained in financial management techniques and control procedures to assure accountability in their travel programs. As a result of their CCTE training, travel managers will develop the skills and expertise to:

  • better define and understand future directions and trends in both corporate travel and the business environment
  • develop and apply systems thinking and approaches to improve their management techniques
  • promote the conduct of business and progress toward their company's economic and strategic goals
  • achieve personal excellence and function more productively within their corporate culture

Additional CCTE Program Details


Testimony from CCTE Graduates

"CCTE Core Weeks allow participants the time to share ideas, experiences, frustrations and successes with other travel professionals.  You have the opportunity to come away from the programs with fresh approaches to problem-solving and to improve your own professional knowledge significantly." 
Kevin Maguire, CCTE
Manager of Corporate Travel & Fleet Services

"The CCTE Core Week I was a great experience.  The course material encompassed a wide spectrum of highly applicable disciplines.  I find myself using what I learned each day, even after twenty years in the business."
Wayne Childs, CCTE, CTC

“The CCTE program was a valuable experience providing both industry related education and networking with peers.  My biggest take away as a supplier was a better understanding of the challenges and issues facing corporate travel buyers.  I would highly recommend anyone in the travel industry to enroll in the program! “
Amy Paap, CCTE
Account Executive

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