Professional Development
GTP® Recertification Credits – The GTP® Recertification Handbook provides exact number of credits volunteers can earn. Here is a quick overview:
GBTA Membership – 1 Credit Per YearRegional Advisory Boards/Councils (CPC Board, Allied Leadership Council, Industry Advisory Council) – 5 Credits per year
Official GBTA Chapter - Board of Directors (appointed or elected) – 4 Credits per year
Standing GBTA Sanction Committees and/or Taskforce Members – 3 Credits per year
Testifying or Visiting Congress/State Government – 1 Credit per year
GBTA, Silicon Valley Chapter Member Scholarships:
Application open date: January 20, 2021
Due Date: February 3, 2021
Award Notification Date: No later than February 11, 2021
SVBTA’s goal is to promote members’ growth and development through education and involvement. To support this initiative, SVBTA has developed a scholarship program for eligible travel professionals.
Due to the current circumstances, scholarships for membership dues will be prioritized. All applications will be reviewed by the SVBTA board of directors.
Eligibility:
Professionals who are currently employed or seeking employment in the travel industry
Rules:
- Awarded grants may be used for expenses incurred in the previous year or the current year while being an active member of SVBTA.
- Grants may not be applied towards lodging or transportation expenses.
- Receipts are required. Only the actual expense paid by the grant recipient will be reimbursed.
- Grants can be only paid to the individual and not to the applicant’s employer.
- Grants are awarded to the individual and is not transferable.
- The grants must be used within the calendar year awarded or will be forfeited.
Award criteria:
- Contributions to the SVBTA community
- Clear objective and justification
Click HERE for the scholarship application form.
Scholarship award recipient will be notified no later than February 11, 2021. For any questions, email [email protected]
Read about the professional development path offered through GBTA, click here.
Watch the Dean of Education share a video overview of the GBTA Academy and how it will benefit you and your career.
The Global Travel Professional (GTP)
Click here for information on how to achieve certification: CERTIFICATION
GBTA, Silicon Valley Chapter Meetings Qualification for Recertification Credit -
Many of GBTA, Silicon Valley Chapter's monthly speaker sessions and educational events will qualify for GBTA Academy GTP/CCTE recertification credits.
The Professional development Committee is submitting applications for each and will post below which events qualify. One Credit = 50 minutes of qualified education. Check back often!
| Date | Event | CEU Credits |
| February 11, 2021 | Tackling 2021 Head On: Guest Speaker Shane Downey | 1 |
CLICK HERE for 2020 Credits
CLICK HERE for 2019 Credits
CLICK HERE for 2018 Credits
CLICK HERE for 2017 Credits
CLICK HERE for 2016 Credits
CLICK HERE for 2015 Credits
