Exams can not be discounted due to certification process.

2023 Schedule:

2023 CTB Trimester 1 Course: Opens January 2 | Exam: April 15

2023 CTB Trimester 2 Course: Opens April 24 | Exam: August 12

2023 CTB Trimester 3 Course: Opens August 21 | Exam: December 9

2024 Schedule:

2024 CTB Trimester 1 Course: Opens January 8 | Exam: April 20

2024 CTB Trimester 2 Course: Opens April 22 | Exam: August 17

2024 CTB Trimester 3 Course: Opens August 19 | Exam: December 7

The Online Study Course (OSC) is offered to help individuals study and prepare for the exam. This course is an intensive three-month on-line program that utilizes a textbook and on-line materials to provide a structured review process. All of the material, minus that covered in Foundations of Business, 5th edition, is available in the OSC. The online study course is offered prior to each scheduled exam.

The OSC allows candidates to work at their own pace from the convenience of their home while taking advantage of a structured study format and personalized guidance.

The OSC is not a substitute for the exam. It is designed to provide a guided view of the appropriate material that the exam will cover. Candidates take regular on-line quizzes to assess their understanding of the material. Quiz answers will not be sent out to candidates for review in order to ensure the integrity of the CTB Exam.

There are separate fees for the OSC and exam. (Note: If you plan to use the textbook from previous candidates, be sure to check with TIA to make sure you have the appropriate editions of the textbook being used.) Currently, Foundations of Business, 5th edition, by Pride, Hughes and Kapoor is the correct textbook.

The Online Study Course fee is non-refundable.

Fees

The fees for the CTB Online Study Course are $675 for members and $2025 for non-members.
The fees for the CTB Exam are $375 for members and $1500 for non-members.

Required Textbook (separate purchase required)

The textbook, Foundations of Business, 5th Edition, is available new, used or as a rental in a variety of formats including hardback, paperback, and e-book. Only the 5th edition book is currently approved for this class. The text can be purchased through the Amazon link below.

The Exam is a three-hour multiple-choice exam covering three sections: basic business principles applied to brokerage; traffic management and contracting for transportation services; and legal and regulatory issues.

To become CTB certified, you must pass each of the three sections. Candidates who do not pass section(s) may register at the appropriate member or non-member rate to re-take the failed section(s) during the next scheduled exam date.

Candidates have the option of taking all three sections together or separately; however, applicants need to be aware that all three (3) sections of the exam must be passed within three (3) consecutive testing cycles of taking the first exam. Applicants may transfer to the next exam date; however, this will count as one (1) attempt in the three (3) test cycles. The exam is administered three (3) times a year.

The examination fee is non-refundable. TIA may in its sole discretion approve the transfer of the exam fee one time to the next scheduled exam (less the Certification Application Fee) only if (a) a written request accompanied by an explanation of the basis for the transfer request satisfactory to TIA, is received by TIA two business days prior to the exam date, and (b) written approval is given by TIA to the requestor before the exam for which the transfer is requested.

Exam results are scored on a pass/fail basis. Exam percentages or points will not be made available. TIA does not disclose test data to protect the security of the test materials.

Candidates will receive their results the week following the exam, after an internal exam audit.

Candidates who do not pass section(s) may register to re-take the failed section(s) during the next scheduled exam date. Partial pass scores (pass one or two sections only) are valid for three (3) consecutive test cycles which include the initial exam. Candidates must pass all three (3) sections of the exam within three (3) consecutive test cycles which include the initial exam. If the candidate does not pass all three (3) exams within three (3) exam cycles, they must register and restart the entire program.

Candidates who have previously enrolled in the Online Study Course may re-enroll for the CTB Online Study Course at half off the original registration rate. To re-enroll, please contact the TIA Education department at education@tianet.org.

The exam fee is $150 per section for members and $500 per section for non-members.

Your CTB Eligibility:

Students should have a combination of professional and educational experiences to take the CTB exam at the end of the trimester.

Recommended Professional and Education Experience:

It is recommended that students have a minimum of 6 months – 1 years’ professional experience in the property brokerage, logistics management, or other third-party experience. It is also beneficial for students to possess a degree before enrolling in the course, but not required.

CTB Pre-Requisite Test:

The CTB Pre-Requisite test is designed to test a student's knowledge of core areas of the brokerage business.  All students must complete the pre-requisite test within the first five (5) days of the semester. Each student will have two (2) attempts to pass the pre-requisite test. If a student receives a 70% grade on either of their two attempts, they will be allowed to proceed within the CTB course. If a student does not receive a 70% grade on either test attempt, TIA staff will contact you individually to discuss the next steps.

The test is made up of a randomized bank of test questions. Each student will receive thirty (30) questions as part of their test and will have thirty (30) minutes to complete it. To receive a passing grade, you will need to correctly answer 21 of 30 questions to receive a passing score of 70%.

Dr. Joe Hanna

Kyle Koehl, CTB 

Mike Riccio- Mike Riccio is Founder and CEO of More Than Miles Consulting, LLC. The firm helps Third Party Logistics (3PL) providers and Transportation Brokers develop strategies and tactics to achieve their business goals. With 35-plus years of experience in transportation and logistics, Riccio is uniquely qualified to guide each client through the process of charting its course to profitable and sustainable growth.

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2024 CTB Trimester 1 Course Schedule of Activities

Start Date: January 8, 2024

CTB Prerequisite Test: January 8 - February 5, 2024

Start Unit 1 – Business Principles Every CTB Should Know: January 15, 2024

Student Orientation with TIA Staff Member: January 22, 2024

Start Unit 2 – An Introduction to Being a Property Broker: January 29, 2024

Start Unit 3 – Traffic Management: February 12, 2024

Virtual Office Hours With Instructor(s): Week of February 19, 2024

Start Unit 4 – Contracts & Pricing: February 26, 2024

CTB Virtual Study Hall #1: Week of March 4, 2024

Start Unit 5 – The Regulatory Environment: March 11, 2024

Start Unit 6 - Legal Issues and Cases Affecting Transportation Brokers: March 25, 2024

Virtual Office Hours With Instructor(s): Week of April 8, 2024

CTB Virtual Study Hall #2:  Week of April 15th, 2024

Certified Transportation Broker Section 1, 2, and 3 Exam: Saturday, April 20, 2024, 9am-5pm ET