CENTRAM is the exclusive community college in California that is a licensed and accredited member, as well as an approved test site of the The Travel Institute It offers the only fully online facilitation of the CTA certification in the world.  A candidate anywhere in the world can take this course with us and take the certification exam online with The Travel Institute in the presence of a proctor pre-approved by The Travel Institute.

We prepare candidates for the international certification exams of The Travel Institute and offer the exam on pre-determined dates. We offer all the levels of certification courses developed by The Travel Institute:

• Travel Agent Proficiency (TAP) Certification - The TAP test certifies basic and entry-level skills required in the travel industry. Several travel industry employers require this certification for employment. The core curriculum of our Travel Marketing program prepares TAP test candidates for this test. This The Travel Institute test is administered online at CENTRAM.
  
  
• Certified Travel Associate (CTA) Certification – The CTA is the second level of certification developed by The Travel Institute. We offer an excellent, interactive online course to prepare candidates for this certification exam. The CTA certification exam is administered online at CENTRAM. 12-18 months travel industry work experience is required to receive this credential from The Travel Institute in addition to passing the certification exam.
  
  
• Certified Travel Counselor (CTC) Certification – The CTC is the highest level of certification offered by The Travel Institute. By providing excellent facilitation in an interactive environment, we prepare candidates for this certification exam. 3-5 years travel industry work experience is required to receive this credential from The Travel Institute in addition to passing the certification exam.
  
  
• Destination Specialist (DS) Certification – Many Destination Specialist courses have been developed by The Travel Institute. We facilitate many DS courses such as: Hawaii, Caribbean, Western Europe, South Pacific, Alaska, Mexico, and North America. These online interactive courses are offered by the Travel Marketing Program at Los Medanos College on a rotating basis. The The Travel Institute certification test is also administered online at CENTRAM.