TRAINING


W WORDS ROB GILL


TIME FOR AN UPGRADE ?


Boosting your knowledge and plugging those skills gaps has never been easier with increasing digital and


face-to-face training options buyingbusinesstravel.com


ITH AN EVER GROWING ANNUAL calendar of seminars, conferences, workshops and forums – not to mention online training – it can be difficult for travel buyers to know where to find the most


relevant training and education to help them advance their careers. After all, buyers have busy working lives and need time to “do their day jobs” no matter how interesting or seemingly useful a particular seminar or webinar may be. Here’s a round-up of some of the best educational and training opportunities from major business travel associations and groups, as well as leading suppliers across the industry


ONLINE TRAINING The world of online training for those working in corporate travel is expanding with educational webinars and more formal e-learning courses. Their big advantage is that they can be completed at your desk or even on the move these days, thanks to course platforms now being optimised for smartphones and tablets. One new player in the market, Travilearn,


has been set up to offer a global online learning platform catering for buyers as well as staff from TMCs and other business travel service suppliers. Its courses include Corporate Travel Management 101, Role of the Travel Manager, Travel Risk Management and NDC (New Distribution Capability). Karen McKenna, Travilearn’s head of education, says: “Strong global growth has increased the demand for staff and good management, so organisations are struggling to attract candidates with the right sets of skills. “Those already in the industry also need


to have on-demand access to the type of training that provides them with the knowledge for career advancement and personal development.” Travilearn’s courses, which can be accessed at travilearn.com, make use of a mix of videos, infographics and audio in each module, with interactive quizzes allowing participants to test their knowledge as they go along. Modules also feature case studies and tips to show their practical day- to-day relevance. Travilearn has partnered with the GTMC to offer buyers a certified Corporate Travel Professional in Travel Management Diploma.


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