Certified Transportation Broker (CTB) Program

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The Certified Transportation Broker (CTB) Program was developed by the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) to increase the professionalism and integrity of property brokerage, meet the educational 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.

Based on academic scholarship and practical experience, the CTB Program provides brokers:

• Professional Recognition
  As a Certified Transportation Broker, you will earn the right to wear the CTB lapel pin, exclusive use of the CTB logo on business cards and letterhead, and a custom-made plaque in recognition of your professional achievement. In addition, press releases are sent to the transportation trade media.
  
• Marketing Advantages
  Many find that certification provides an additional edge in the competitive transportation marketplace. It demonstrates to customers that you have the knowledge base, professional integrity, and professional commitment best suited to meet their transportation needs. Certification may be the most valuable credential you will earn in your brokerage career.
  
  Many times, companies that promote the CTB Program for their employees benefit from its investment. With several CTBs on staff, companies can improve their marketability and increase their value in the marketplace. Customers and clients are assured that such brokerage operations are highly qualified and competent.
  

• Career Advancement
  As a CTB, you'll stand out from your peers to management as a brokerage professional. The knowledge and understanding gained from the certification process will allow you to become a better manager or a more valuable employee.

 

CTB Home Study Course

The home study course is offered to help individuals study and prepare for the exam. This course is an intensive three-month on-line program that utilizes various texts and on-line materials to provide a structured review process. The home study course is offered prior to each scheduled exam.

The home study course allows participants to work at their own pace from the convenience of their home while taking advantage of a structured study format and personalized guidance. During the home study course, you will receive feedback from the instructor on your strengths and weaknesses, and tips on how to take and pass the exam.

The home study course is not a substitute for the exam. It is designed to provide a guided view of the appropriate material that the exam will cover. Course participants take regular on-line quizzes to assess their understanding of the material.

There are separate fees for the home study course, textbooks, and exam. (Note: If you plan to share books or use books from previous participants, be sure to check with TIA to make sure you have the appropriate editions of the textbooks being used.)

 

CTB Exam

The exam is a four-hour multiple choice exam covering three sections: Basic Business Practices; Logistics, Transportation, and Carrier Management; and Broker Regulations, Operations and Practices. To become CTB certified, you must pass each of the three sections. Participants have the option of taking all three sections together or separately. The exam is administered three times a year. 

 

Exam Results

Exam results are scored on a pass/fail basis. Candidates will receive their results approximately 3 to 4 weeks following the exam. (Exam scores will not be given out by phone; all candidates will be notified of their results via mail.) Candidates who do not pass section(s) may re-take the failed section(s) during the next scheduled exam date. Partial pass scores (pass one or two sections only) are valid for one (1) year or three (3) test cycles which includes the initial exam. Participants have the option of taking all three (3) sections together or separately; however, applicants need to be aware that all three (3) sections of the must be passed with in 12 months or 3 testing cycles of taking the first exam.   

Applicants may transfer to the next exam; however, this will count as one (1) attempt in the three (3) cycles.

 

Eligibility Requirements

A candidate's eligibility to take the exam is determined through an application process. Applicants must earn at least five (5) CTB Candidate Eligibility Points to qualify for the examination. Points are earned through a combination of professional and educational experience.

2009 CTB Dates

• March 28, 2009 - CTB Exam
• April 6, 2009 - CTB Home Study Course
• July 25, 2009 - CTB Exam
• August 3, 2009 - CTB Home Study Course

 

Registration

Register for the home study course and/or exam.  You must also download and complete the Candidate Registration & Eligibility Information form. Fax to (703) 836-0123.  For information, please contact Cindy Amos at amos@tianet.org or (703) 299-5710.