Certifications
Certified Travel Counsellor (CTC) and Certified Travel Manager (CTM) Certification
Discover your true potential and take pride in your career!
The national travel industry designations: Certified Travel Counsellor (CTC) and Certified Travel Manager (CTM) are recognized throughout Canada. Certification is the mark of excellence, as it recognizes an individual's competence in their occupation and provides a marketable credential to use. Across Canada, over 30,000 individuals have chosen a career as a Travel Counsellor. Counsellors with a CTC (Certified Travel Counsellor) or CTM (Certified Travel Manager) designation are recognized as being amongst the highest qualified travel agents.
Certified travel counsellors and travel managers enjoy:
- Professional recognition in the Canadian travel industry
- Advancement within the travel industry
- Priority and special rate on International Experiential Learning Opportunities
- Special pricing for industry conferences
- Pride in their careers
Certified Travel Manager (CTM)
Travel Manager Certification validates competencies essential to quality management practice in today’s workplace.
Travel Manager Certification is a three part process:
- Enroll for Certification
- Pass the Travel Manager Knowledge Exam
- Complete Performance Evaluation including the submission of: proof of 5 years of industry experience comprising of at least 2 years of supervisory experience, a self-checklist of skills, two case studies and a phone interview with ACTA Director of Education.
Price: $325.00 (ACTA Member Agents) *includes a practice exam with 50 questions and answer key
Accreditation: CTM Certified Travel Manager Certificate
Certified Travel Counsellor (CTC)
Earning your Certified Travel Counsellor designation is an excellent way to enhance your professionalism in the Travel and Tourism Industry in Canada. It recognizes travel professionals who have demonstrated the knowledge, skills, and practical experience required to provide professional travel counselling services.
Travel Counsellor Certification is a four part process:
- Enroll for certification
- Successfully write and complete a 125 multiple-choice question CTC Knowledge Exam
- Obtain 1,800 hours of relevant experience and/or qualifying sales, subject to ACTA evaluation based on the candidate's travel advisory role
- Performance evaluation completion by agency owner/manager (where applicable)
Price: $325.00 (ACTA Member Advisors) *includes a practice exam with 50 questions and answer key
Accreditation: CTC Certified Travel Counsellor Certificate
As part of the CTC certification process, candidates may be required to provide verification of their professional travel sales experience. Verification may be provided by an employer, host agency or other appropriate supporting documentation. ACTA will request only the information reasonably necessary to confirm that certification requirements have been met. All information will be treated confidentially and used solely for certification purposes.