Schedule of Activities for Quarter 1, 2024:
Start Date: January 4, 2024
Start Module 1 – New Employee Orientation Introduction: January 4, 2024
On-Demand Video #1 – Lead Generation (LMS): January 4, 2024
Live Event – Lead Generation: How to Find Shippers (Zoom): January 10, 2024
Student Orientation with TIA Staff & Course Instructor: Week of January 15, 2024
Start Module 2 – A Brief History of Transport: January 11 , 2024
On-Demand Video #2 – Lead Generation: Prospecting Strategies for New Brokers (LMS): January 11, 2024
Live Event – Lead Generation: Prospecting Strategies for New Brokers (Zoom): January 17, 2024
Start Module 3 – Basic Rules, Regulations, and Licenses: January 18, 2024
On-Demand Video #3 – Navigating Legal, Compliance, Transit Times, and Hours of Service: January 18, 2024
Live Event – Navigating Legal, Compliance, Transit Times, and Hours of Service: January 24, 2024
Start Module 4 – How it All Works: January 25, 2024
On-Demand Video #4 – Building a Robust Carrier Network (LMS): January 25, 2024
Live Event – Building a Robust Carrier Network (Zoom): January 31, 2024
Start Module 5 – The Broker's Job: February 1, 2024
On-Demand Video #5 – Elevating Carrier Partnerships: Growth Strategies (LMS): February 1, 2024
Live Event – Elevating Carrier Partnerships: Growth Strategies (Zoom): February 7, 2024
Start Module 6 – Responsibilities for Damage: February 8, 2024
Start Module 6b – Insurance: February 8, 2024
On-Demand Video #6 – Safeguard Success: Brokerage Insurance & Freight Claims (LMS): February 8, 2024
Live Event – Safeguard Success: Brokerage Insurance & Freight Claims (Zoom): February 14, 2024
Virtual Office Hours With Instructor(s): Week of February 12, 2024
Start Module 7 – Technology Basics: February 15, 2024
On-Demand Video #7 – Leveraging Technology and Tools for Success in Freight Brokerage (LMS): February 15, 2024
Live Event – Leveraging Technology and Tools for Success in Freight Brokerage: February 21, 2024
Start Module 8 – Finance 101: February 22, 2024
On-Demand Video #8 – Strategic Financial Management for Your Brokerage Business (LMS): February 22, 2024
Live Event – Strategic Financial Management for Your Brokerage Management (Zoom): February 28, 2024
Start Module 9 – Ethics in Transportation: February 29, 2024
On-Demand Video #9 – Charting Pathways to Long-Term Growth (LMS): February 29, 2024
Live Event – Charting Pathways to Long-Term Growth (Zoom): March 6, 2024
Start Module 10 - Load Assignment: March 7, 2024
On-Demand Video #10 – Navigating Freight Markets and Seasonal Trends for Freight Brokers (LMS) March 7, 2024
Live Event – Navigating Freight Markets and Seasonal Trends for Freight Brokers (Zoom): March 13, 2024
Start Module 11 – Sales & Marketing: March 14, 2024
On-Demand Video #11 – Mastering Negotiation Dynamics: Strategies & Tactics (LMS): March 14, 2024
Live Event – Mastering Negotiation Dynamics: Strategies & Tactics (Zoom): March 20, 2024
Start Module 12 – Professionalism in the Workplace: March 21, 2024
On-Demand Video #12 – Blueprint for Sustainable Growth: Structuring & Planning for Success (LMS): March 21, 2024
Live Event – Blueprint for Sustainable Growth: Structuring & Planning for Success (Zoom): March 27, 2024
Virtual Officer Hours with Instructor(s): Week of March 18, 2024
New Broker Certification Final Exam: Thursday, March 28 (9:00 am ET – 5:00 pm ET)