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One of our goals at TIA is to both educate and produce research necessary to help our members meet the challenges of the competitive marketplace. Our education programs have been developed to assist all levels of expertise in the industry. Our online courses range from focusing on individual segments of the market such as Temperature Control Transport to our comprehensive Certified Transportation Broker (CTB) Program. All of the education programs are designed to educate the next generation of industry leaders and provide industry standard education. TIA has joined forces with the Institute of Logistical
Management (ILM) to offer the finest in transportation and
logistics course available anywhere.
Certified Transportation Broker (CTB) ProgramThe Certified Transportation Broker (CTB) Program was developed by TIA to increase the professionalism and integrity of property brokerage, meet the education needs of brokers, and expand basic knowledge of the brokerage and transportation industry through a rigorous certification program. The CTB Program, designed with home study and exam components, provides brokers with a wealth of information on business operations transportation regulations, and brokerage practices. Learn moreTIAUTIA University is an initiative set forth by the TIA Foundation. Its primary mission is to add recognizable bottom-line benefit to members and their employees by helping them improve their business and personal lives through practical, targeted, hands-on educational offerings.
TIAU Course Offerings:Marketing Transportation Brokerage ServicesDecember 8, 2008; February 2, 2009This is a comprehensive course that focuses on concepts that are critical to marketing brokerage services and includes a wide range of topics. Shippers and carriers need the targeted logistics expertise of brokers. This course will help students market their services to grow the success of their business. It contains learning objectives, a textbook, online study guides and online quizzes. Learn more
New Broker Course: Transportation Brokerage 101December 1, 2008; March 2, 2009During the development of this extremely comprehensive course, the
top subject matter experts from within TIA membership were recruited to
share the detailed knowledge which can only be achieved with many years
in the industry. Topics range from computer technology to insurance to
sales and marketing. Dr Joe Hanna, Chair and Professor of Supply Chain
Management, Auburn University has assisted with the development of the
course and will be the instructor for the course and will provide an
academic resource.
Partnership Selling in the Supply ChainNovember 24, 2008; January 26, 2009Our most successful online course launch ever, this 10-16 week course, designed specifically for the 3PL Sales professional, covers everything from basic marketing principles, to sales concepts, to the most common mistakes made in brokerage sales. Learn the skills that make top-notch sales people, and train your whole sales team! Learn more
Temperature Control TransportJanuary 19, 2009; March 16, 2009Teaches dispatchers and customer service representatives all aspects of transporting refrigerated materials. Participants learn techniques to coach drivers handling perishable and temperature sensitive freight; which helps reduces claims while responsibly handling real-life situations while in transit. Companies with trained employees in refrigerated transport can expand or create a new line of business, increase their revenue, and cut their losses. Expected pacing 6-8 weeks. Learn more
ILM Course Offerings:ILM is the oldest Logistics Distance Learning School in the world and has focused exclusively on Transportation and Logistics since 1923. ILM is accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). DETC is recognized by the Secretary of Education of the United States. ILM course work is articulated with the University of Phoenix.
Fundamentals Of Transportation and LogisticsLogistics fundamentals and more! This course offers the individual an opportunity to review the fundamentals of Warehousing, Inventory Management, Information Technology (IT) and from a logistics perspective will touch on outsourcing.
Law 1 - Rail and MotorThe transportation industry remains highly regulated by several different agencies as well by the states. The law you don't know can be the one that hurts your business. This course covers both US Statues and Regulations that govern the domestic movement of freight, from contracting issues to examining Bill of Lading terms and conditions.
Law 2 - Intermodal and IntermediariesGiven the global market place and the growth of off-shore sourcing, this course will give you the opportunity to gain a working knowledge of air and ocean carriers, including the role of intermediaries working with shippers and carriers. Major topics covered in this course are U.S. Statutes and Regulations governing the movement of goods to, from and within the U.S. and its Territories and Possessions. Motor Carrier OperationsTrucks transport over 87 percent of all freight in the United States. This course will enable you to gain a strong understanding of costing and pricing; statutory regulations impacting motor carrier operations; driver's logs and hours of service rules. The course will also address maintenance, safety requirements, terminal cost elements. You will also learn how to differentiate between the "core value" work in motor carrier operations versus tasks which might better be performed through third parties.
Warehousing ManagementIn today's market it is becoming even more important for you and your employees to have a strong understanding of every aspect of your business. Let TIA help you with your training needs. Enroll your employees today in our new Warehousing Management course. This course is designed to cover all aspects of Warehouse Management from space utilization all the way through to effective/efficient scheduling of Inbound and Outbound Carriers. TIA ResearchThe goal of the TIA Foundation is to both educate and produce research necessary to help companies meet the challenges of the competitive marketplace. In 2007 TIA Research produced the 2007 Compensation Survey. To order a copy, click here. Other projects continue to be developed. Please contact Cindy Amos at (703) 299-5710 or amos@tianet.org if you have any specific projects you wish to be explored by this initiative. SeminarsEven in this technology driven world TIA recognizes the need for face-to-face instruction. TIA Education offers live seminars. Usually combined with the activities of our Annual Convention and Fall Meeting, TIA occasionally offers stand-alone meetings on appropriate topics. |
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