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The National Business Travel Association (NBTA) Government Travel Group (GTG) this week held its first-ever Certified Government Travel Executive (CGTE) Core Week one education program at the Hotel Monaco in Alexandria, VA. Government travel professionals from across the United States, representing 10 federal agencies, attended this intense five-day professional development program to expand their expertise and receive the tools necessary to succeed in the challenging government travel sector.
NBTA Executive Director & COO, Bill Connors, CTC, said, “NBTA launched the CGTE program in response to government travel professionals who requested a certification program to meet the needs of this challenging travel management community. Attendees of this first session can attest to the knowledge and skill sets already gained as they prepare to continue on to Core Week 2. We would like to congratulate those who have taken a step to advance their careers with this vital and respected certification program.”
Attendees, all of whom are seasoned professionals in the government travel sector, have spent the past five days learning about the roles and responsibilities of government travel managers, including any public laws and regulations a government travel manager should be aware of. Data and financial management was also covered, as well as government communication and the ethics of federal travel.
The CGTE course includes two Monday-through-Friday sessions – Core Week 1 and Core Week 2 – to be offered in the greater Washington, DC metro area, plus three one-day electives. Proficiency will be tested by a comprehensive examination at the end of each Core Week session. After attaining the CGTE designation, Certified Government Travel Executives are required to take one elective class per calendar year to remain certified.
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