The newly redesigned Certified Travel Industry Executive (CTIE) program is a bold collection of courses and online training focused on the critical skills that today's travel professionals need to succeed. Graduates will learn how to grow their business while earning recognized industry credentials.

The CTIE certification is parallel to the Certified Travel Counselor (CTC) certification, thus, representing the pinnacle of travel industry professionalism for seasoned travel professionals who are interested in advancing their career.

NEW: It is no longer a prerequisite to earn the CTA designation or test out of CTA prior to enrolling in CTIE.
NEW: While studying for your CTIE, you will enjoy Premium Membership benefits such as white papers, expert webinars, podcasts, blog posts and much more.
NEW: All courses are completed online in The Travel Institute's Communiversity.
NEW: Interest free 12 month payment plan is now available.

To earn the CTIE, travel professionals must:
** Possess at least 5 years of full-time industry, management, or business experience
** Complete a 2000-3000 word White Paper
** Commit to annual certification maintenance to retain certification
** After certification, commit to annual Travel Institute membership

The complete CTIE program costs $495. Price includes access to all the courses online, CTIE testing, evaluation of the White Paper and your certificate upon completion. As a bonus, all CTIE candidates enjoy the full benefits of Premium Membership with The Travel Institute during their term of study. (A value of nearly $360 based on a full 18 months of study).  

NEW: Candidates enrolling in the CTIE have the option to take advantage of our 12 month interest-free payment plan.