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SUMMARY:Global Leadership Professional (GLP) Program
DESCRIPTION:Course dates: February 24\, 2025 – July 20\, 2025 \nThe Global Leadership Professional (GLP) Program is the only educational initiative designed to provide cutting-edge business insights and immersive learning experiences in partnership with leading international education. The program offers a blended learning format with masters-level courses in Marketing\, Management\, Leadership and Finance provided in partnership with Cornell University. Ideal for senior-level industry professionals the GLP program provides learners with the opportunity to build a network of like-minded business travel professionals while refining their knowledge with expert education designed for the business travel leader. \nCore Curriculum \n\nLeading a VUCA world\nBuilding high-performance virtual teams\nDigital marketing and the customer journey\nFinance and accounting principles\nIntroduction to AI\nLeading for success\nGLP Program Capstone (Denver\, CO\, pre-convention)\n\nThe GLP Program is a two-part credential combining coursework and a capstone project. Upon completing both\, participants will earn a lifetime certification and GLP Designation. \n Location of Event\n\nA combination of virtual and in-person classes.\nProgram capstone is in-person in Denver\, CO\, pre-GBTA Convention 2025. Convention attendance not required. \nPricing\n\n$5\,495 member/$7\,495 non-member
URL:https://gbta.org/event/global-leadership-professional-glp-program/
CATEGORIES:Europe,Learning,North America
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SUMMARY:Advanced Principles of Business Travel Management
DESCRIPTION:Course dates: March 6 – March 27\nTime: 4 weekly sessions\, live online\, 10:00AM – 12:30pm ET (Check out this Time Convertor World Clock) \nThe Advanced Principles of Business Travel Management™ course builds off the Fundamentals curriculum to aid business travel professionals in increasing their knowledge of the industry while also expanding on their professional skills. This course is designed for travel buyers overseeing a managed business travel program and suppliers offering travel-related products and services. Ideal preparation for your GTP exam\, or as a refresher to earn 14 GTP Recertification credits. \nCore Curriculum \n\nStrategic Planning and sourcing\nBuyer and Supplier Relationships\nTravel Risk Management\nTravel Program Administration\nAnalytics and reporting\n\nLearn more about the course or register now. \nPricing\n$450 member/$675 non-member
URL:https://gbta.org/event/advanced-principles-of-business-travel-management-8/
CATEGORIES:Africa,Canada,Europe,France,Italy,Learning,North America,Online Courses & Webinars,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T110000
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Travel Management
DESCRIPTION:Course Dates: March 18-April 15\, 2025\nTimes: Live online classes weekly\, 11:00AM-1:00PM EDT  |  3:00PM-5:00PM GMT \nWonder how the course times translate to your local time? Check out this Time Convertor World Clock \nCompanies around the world are now examining their business travel practices as a lever to reduce overall emissions. But what does this mean in practice\, and how can travel programs contribute to the effort? GBTA’s Sustainable Travel Management course focuses on the practical application of climate action and the management\, reduction\, and tracking of carbon emissions from business travel. This training course will address the challenges and opportunities as forward-thinking organizations look to launch or advance their sustainable travel management program. \nParticipants earn 10 GTP Recertification credits. \nCore Curriculum \n\nEmissions-reducing technologies in business travel\nEmpowering travelers to make informed decisions via travel policy\, booking tools\, and more\nEmissions tracking\nSustainability criteria to aid in the selection of suppliers\n\nPricing \n$450 member/$675 non-member
URL:https://gbta.org/event/sustainable-travel-management-3/
CATEGORIES:Africa,Canada,Europe,France,Italy,Learning,North America,Online Courses & Webinars,Sustainability,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T080000
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SUMMARY:Global Travel Professional (GTP®) Certification
DESCRIPTION:Testing Window: May\, 2025\nApplication deadline: April 2\, 2025 \nThe Global Travel Professional® Certification program is designed for individuals who are committed to leadership and knowledge of business travel. The program establishes the business travel industry standard of knowledge and positions Certification holders as credible and influential leaders. The GTP® Certification Program brings three key benefits to those who earn their certification: \n\nAdvance your career in business travel management\nShowcase your career commitment to peers and leadership team\nAmplify your ability to contribute to strategic business objectives\n\nThe GTP® examination consists of 125 multiple-choice questions and is offered in English only. \nPricing\n$350 member/$450 non-member
URL:https://gbta.org/event/global-travel-professional-gtp-certification/
CATEGORIES:Africa,APAC,Canada,Europe,France,Italy,LATAM,Learning,North America,Online Courses & Webinars,Virtual
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SUMMARY:The Fundamentals of Business Travel Management
DESCRIPTION:Tentative start date: May\, 2025\nTimes: Live online classes weekly\, US/CA time zone \nThe Fundamentals of Business Travel Management course is designed for travel buyers and suppliers who want a deeper understanding of the foundational elements of a corporate travel policy. Learners will gain a better understanding of business travel management and make themselves indispensable to the needs of their organization. \nParticipants earn 14 GTP Recertification credits. \nCore Curriculum \n\nOverview of Travel Management\nTravel Policy\nCreating a Service Model\nTravel Technology Basics\nStrategic Sourcing/Vendor Management\n\nPricing \n$295 member/$675 non-member
URL:https://gbta.org/event/the-fundamentals-of-business-travel-management-7/
CATEGORIES:Canada,Learning,North America,Virtual
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CREATED:20241017T162305Z
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SUMMARY:Advanced Principles of Business Travel Management
DESCRIPTION:Dates: July 19-20\, 2025\nTimes: Coming soon \nThe Advanced Principles of Business Travel Management™ course builds off of the Fundamentals curriculum to aid business travel professionals in increasing their knowledge of the industry while also expanding on their professional skills. This course is designed for travel buyers overseeing a managed business travel program and suppliers offering travel-related products and services. Ideal preparation for your GTP exam\, or as a refresher to earn 14 GTP Recertification credits. \nCore Curriculum \n\nStrategic Planning and sourcing\nBuyer and Supplier Relationships\nTravel Risk Management\nTravel Program Administration\nAnalytics and reporting\n\nLocation of Event\nDenver\, CO\nIn-Person at GBTA Convention 2025. Convention attendance not required. \nPricing\n$450 member/$675 non-member
URL:https://gbta.org/event/advanced-principles-of-business-travel-management-9/
LOCATION:Colorado Convention Center\, Denver\, CO
CATEGORIES:Learning,North America
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SUMMARY:The Fundamentals of Business Travel Management
DESCRIPTION:Course dates: September 18 – October 9 \nTimes: 4 Weekly Live Classes | 1:00PM – 3:00PM GMT+8 \nThe Fundamentals of Business Travel Management course is designed for travel buyers and suppliers who want a deeper understanding of the foundational elements of a corporate travel policy. Learners will gain a better understanding of business travel management and make themselves indispensable to the needs of their organization. \nParticipants earn 14 GTP Recertification credits. \nCore Curriculum \n\nOverview of Travel Management\nTravel Policy\nCreating a Service Model\nTravel Technology Basics\nStrategic Sourcing/Vendor Management\n\nRegister by September 11
URL:https://gbta.org/event/the-fundamentals-of-business-travel-management-9/
CATEGORIES:APAC,Learning,Virtual
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SUMMARY:The Fundamentals of Business Travel Management
DESCRIPTION:Course dates: October 7 – October 28 \nTimes: Live online classes weekly\, 10:00AM-12:00PM ET \nThe Fundamentals of Business Travel Management course is designed for travel buyers and suppliers who want a deeper understanding of the foundational elements of a corporate travel policy. Learners will gain a better understanding of business travel management and make themselves indispensable to the needs of their organization. \nParticipants earn 14 GTP Recertification credits. \nCore Curriculum \n\nOverview of Travel Management\nTravel Policy\nCreating a Service Model\nTravel Technology Basics\nStrategic Sourcing/Vendor Management\n\nRegister by September 30
URL:https://gbta.org/event/the-fundamentals-of-business-travel-management-8/
CATEGORIES:Europe,Learning,North America,Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260403
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SUMMARY:GTP® Certification Program Spring Exam - Registration Closes
DESCRIPTION:The Global Travel Professional® Certification program is designed for individuals who are committed to leadership and knowledge of business travel. The program establishes the business travel industry standard of knowledge and positions Certification holders as credible and influential leaders. The GTP® Certification Program brings three key benefits to those who earn their certification: \n– Advance your career in business travel management\n– Showcase your career commitment to peers and leadership team\n– Amplify your ability to contribute to strategic business objectives \nSpring Application Deadline: April 2\, 2026\nSpring Testing Window: April 25 – May 23\, 2026 \nLEARN MORE>>
URL:https://gbta.org/event/gtp-certification-program-spring-exam-registration-closes/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Learning,Online Courses & Webinars,Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260429
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SUMMARY:The Fundamentals of Business Travel Management (Americas)
DESCRIPTION:Course dates: April 7 – April 28 (Tuesdays) \nOur Fundamentals of Business Travel Management course equips you with the knowledge you need to confidently own business travel management function at your organization\, develop and implement an efficient business travel policy\, oversee business travel vendors and technology procurement\, and much more. The learning modules covered during the training include: \n– Overview of Travel Management\n– Travel Policy\n– Creating a Service Model\n– Strategic Sourcing/Vendor Management\n– Travel Technology Basics\n– Data and Analytics/Measuring Success\n– Travel Risk Management \nAfter the course you receive your GBTA Professional Development Certificate. GTP holders will earn 14 GTP® Recertification credits. \nRegistration closes on March 29. \nQuestions? Please reach out to learning@gbta.org.
URL:https://gbta.org/event/the-fundamentals-of-business-travel-management-americas/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Learning,Online Courses & Webinars,Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260520
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SUMMARY:The Fundamentals of Business Travel Management (Europe)
DESCRIPTION:Course date: April 28 – May 19 (Tuesdays)\nOur Fundamentals of Business Travel Management course equips you with the knowledge you need to confidently own business travel management function at your organization\, develop and implement an efficient business travel policy\, oversee business travel vendors and technology procurement\, and much more. The learning modules covered during the training include: \n– Overview of Travel Management\n– Travel Policy\n– Creating a Service Model\n– Strategic Sourcing/Vendor Management\n– Travel Technology Basics\n– Data and Analytics/Measuring Success\n– Travel Risk Management \nAfter the course you receive your GBTA Professional Development Certificate. GTP holders will earn 14 GTP® Recertification credits. \nRegistration closes on April 19. \nQuestions? Please reach out to learning@gbta.org.
URL:https://gbta.org/event/the-fundamentals-of-business-travel-management-europe/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Learning,Online Courses & Webinars,Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260802
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SUMMARY:Advanced Principals of Business Travel Management (In-Person at Convention)
DESCRIPTION:Advanced Principals of Business Travel Management (In-Person at Convention)\nAugust 1\nTime TBD \nTake your travel program to the next level by learning and applying industry best practices\, managing and minimizing travel risks\, using efficient communication and metrics to steer policy compliance\, and much more. The learning modules covered during the training include: \n– Travel policy compliance\n– Category management\, strategic sourcing\, and supplier management\n– Travel risk management\n– Data strategy \nNew this year: Don’t miss the AI workshop\, an exciting addition to the session\, where you’ll explore the latest advancements in artificial intelligence and its applications in business travel management. \nAfter the course you receive your GBTA Professional Development Certificate. GTP holders will earn 14 GTP® Recertification credits. \nIn-Person training in Chicago. Course limited to 50 seats. \nQuestions? Please reach out to learning@gbta.org.
URL:https://gbta.org/event/advanced-principals-of-business-travel-management-in-person-at-convention/
LOCATION:McCormick Place\, Chicago\, 2301 S Martin Luther King Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learning,North America
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260902
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260903
DTSTAMP:20260422T182551
CREATED:20260325T163415Z
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SUMMARY:GTP® Certification Program Fall Exam - Registration Closes
DESCRIPTION:The Global Travel Professional® Certification program is designed for individuals who are committed to leadership and knowledge of business travel. The program establishes the business travel industry standard of knowledge and positions Certification holders as credible and influential leaders. The GTP® Certification Program brings three key benefits to those who earn their certification: \n– Advance your career in business travel management\n– Showcase your career commitment to peers and leadership team\n– Amplify your ability to contribute to strategic business objectives \nFall Application Deadline: September 2\, 2026\nFall Testing Window: October 3 – November 7\, 2026 \nLEARN MORE>>
URL:https://gbta.org/event/gtp-certification-program-fall-exam-registration-closes/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Learning,Online Courses & Webinars,Virtual
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