Fundamentals of Business Travel Management Course (Oct 2026)

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM US Eastern  

Dates: October 8, 15, 22, 29  

Format: Live Online  

Course Purpose  

This course equips you with the essential knowledge and skills to:

• Own the business travel management function at your organization
• Develop and implement an effective travel policy
• Oversee vendor relationships and technology procurement
• Leverage data and analytics to measure success
• Manage travel risk and ensure traveler safety

Upon completion, you will receive a GBTA Professional Development Certificate and earn 14 GTP® Recertification credits for GTP holders.

Who Should Enroll

Ideal for professionals who are:

• New to corporate travel management
• Seeking a deeper understanding of foundational travel policy elements
• Looking to expand or reframe their current travel programs

Roles include:

• Corporate Travel Managers and Directors
• Procurement or Fiscal Managers overseeing travel budgets
• Regional/District Sales Managers for travel suppliers

Course Structure

The course is delivered over four weeks, with:

• Seven learning modules organized into four live classes
• Live instructor-led sessions via Zoom
• Final class featuring peer presentations

Modules include:

1. Overview of Travel Management
2. Travel Policy
3. Creating a Service Model
4. Strategic Sourcing / Vendor Management
5. Travel Technology Basics
6. Data and Analytics / Measuring Success
7. Travel Risk Management

Expectations & Requirements

To ensure a successful learning experience, participants are expected to:

• Attend at least three of the four live sessions
• Complete all pre-work before each live session

Important: Pre-work modules will unlock in the system one week prior to each live session. You must complete all pre-work videos to gain access to the corresponding live class.

Time Commitment

• Pre-work: 1-2 hours before live class.
• Live classes: 2 hours per week
• Final live session: Includes peer presentation