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Certified Travel Director (CTD) – Delivering On-Site Execution with Excellence

This comprehensive course equips modern travel directors, meeting, and event professionals with the knowledge and skills to execute on-site events and meetings with excellence. Taught by certified meeting and hospitality educators (CHE, CMP, CMM, CIS, CTA, HMCC, PCA), this program focuses on building professional abilities, learning industry concepts, and gaining proven on-site strategies. Upon completion, participants will earn the Certified Travel Director (CTD) designation/certificate.

This unique course, exclusively offered by OMNIPEAR, is aligned with the Events Industry Council Manual and the Professional Meeting Management, a guide to meetings, conventions, and events published by the Professional Convention Management Association.

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Earn your lifetime CTD designation — plus 5 CEUs — in one course.

Offered exclusively by OmniPear. Aligned with the Events Industry Council Manual and PCMA’s Professional Meeting Management. Pass the knowledge assessment and complete the course to earn the Certified Travel Director (CTD) designation — awarded for life, with no recertification or additional fees (at this time).

Just$395~~$899~~

⚡ Limited time only

6-month access · self-paced (Original Pricing $899)

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Learning outcomes ✈ Certified Travel Director

Your pathway to on-site excellence.

Lifetime CTD

CMP — Certified Meeting Professional, Events Industry Council

EIC Preferred Provider

CPD Accredited

This course equips modern travel directors, meeting and event professionals with the knowledge and skills to execute on-site events and meetings with excellence. You will learn how to:

Primary outcome

Execute on-site meetings and events with excellence using proven techniques — and earn your lifetime Certified Travel Director (CTD) designation.

Best Custom Content in Learning

Master foundational event knowledge

Understand key concepts, including planning methodologies, risk management and budgeting techniques.

Execute flawless meetings & events

Apply best practices from pre-event planning and logistics to on-site management and post-event analysis.

Lead with exceptional on-site skills

Motivate teams, delegate, solve problems and communicate effectively under pressure.

Deliver unforgettable client experiences

Exceed client expectations and build strong relationships, from consultation to follow-up.

Build confidence & expertise

Grow your credibility through hands-on training and real-world simulations.

Manage budgets & resources

Create realistic budgets, track expenses, control costs and maximize return on investment.

Solve problems & implement best practices

Build contingency plans and resolve on-site issues efficiently and effectively.

Conduct post-event analysis

Gather feedback, analyze results and turn them into actionable insights for future events.

Taught by certified meeting and hospitality educators (CHE, CMP, CMM, CIS, CTA, HMCC, PCA), the curriculum combines expert instruction, professor-led courses, virtual sessions, role-playing scenarios and self-study resources. Plus, enjoy a complimentary Pocket-Sized Travel Director Handbook ($129 value), shipped free to U.S. addresses.

📦 What’s included

15 units, 25 lessons and 12 topics: from the Event Specifications Guide and registration to food & beverage, hotel rooms, DMCs, security and difficult clients.
Role-playing scenarios & case studies: put on-site techniques into action.
CTD knowledge assessment & course certificate: earn your lifetime CTD designation.
Bonus Pocket-Sized Travel Director Handbook: a quick guide to critical on-site tasks ($129 value; shipped free to U.S. addresses).
6 months of course access: about 5 hours, including homework & assignments.

🎓 CEU/CE credits

(After course completion. Duration: about 5 hours, including homework & assignments.)

5 CEUs/CEsCertified Meeting Professional (Events Industry Council) certification or recertification requirements

Up to 5 CEUsProject Management certifications (Project Management Institute), as allowed

Lifetime designation: the CTD is awarded for life and does not require recertification or additional fees (at this time).

🏅 This award-winning course received the Brandon Hall Group Bronze Award for “Best Custom Content in Learning.” Ready to go further? Your 5 CTD CEUs can count toward the CMP (as allowed).

Ask about our group discounts. Learn more about the CTD program. And, see our recent reviews from happy professionals!

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★★★★★

CTA Training

By Jittaun on January 16, 2026 at 11:27 am

★★★★★

I sincerely enjoyed the CTA training and was impressed with the education and quality put forward. Having been in the meeting/event industry for 30+ years, the education was SPOT ON with what we want those in the industry to know when working corporate events. Good stuff! The presenter’s enthusiasm and subject matter expertise were delivered with excellence. It made the training extremely engaging, but there was no feedback for improvements. What was validated for me is that anyone going through this course and applying for a position with me for travel director support will be properly informed/knowledgable about expectations.

JITTAUN PHILLIPS, MPA, CMM, CMP, CTD – Global Event Management & Executive Experiences

CTD & CMP Courses

By Joanna on January 16, 2026 at 11:22 am

★★★★★

My name is Joanna Riachy. I just got my CMP back in December 2023, and I couldn’t be prouder of myself. I have been in the planning business for more than 12 years now, and decided to pursue my CMP back in 2022. It wasn’t easy, juggling between personal and professional responsibilities. I started by studying all the materials up to 3 times before I decided to subscribe to “Omnipear Courses”, having already spent a considerable amount of time and money on the CMP, I felt guilty spending any more of these two regarding my family. But navigating through the OmniPear website and looking at how everything seemed easy, I decided to make one last investment before going to the exam. I am more than happy to take this step. The course made everything easy; the tips and reference guide that Sir Dion Magee was giving were amazing. The team was always there, responding, and assisting via Zoom calls, and all helped tremendously in the exam. I applied all the techniques, and here I am, a CMP and Certified Travel Director (CTD) graduate! Thank you to the Omnipear team, and thank you, Sir Dion Magee, for guiding me through my CMP.