Time to complete course: 180 hours

Pricing: $1125 ($675 online study course - $450 for three exam sections)

Additional student cost: 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. 

Have more than 3 students to enroll in the CTB course? Reach out to TIA Education Staff at [email protected] for bulk pricing options. 

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The Certified Transportation Broker (CTB) program offers transportation & freight brokerage professionals the highest broker certification that exists in the industry & is the most widely recognized designation among 3PLs. Incorporating the CTB into your employee development & training plans expresses the investment in your team & for the service commitment to your customers. The online study course (OSC) is offered to help individuals study and prepare for the exam. This course is an intensive four-month online program that utilizes a textbook and online 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.

Want details on the course schedule and policies? Download the CTB syllabus here & view the CTB Grading Policies

What you will graduate with:

• Marketing advantages provide you an edge in the competitive transportation marketplace by demonstrating to carriers and customers that you have the knowledge base, professional integrity, and professional commitment best suited to meet their needs.
• Career advancement opportunities have been attained by CTB graduates who demonstrate advanced knowledge of the Freight Brokerage industry. The CTB certification allows you to become a stronger leader and a more valuable asset to your organization.
• Professional recognition helps you to stand out amongst your peers. Earning this certification gives you the right to exclusive use of the CTB badge via Credly, the CTB logo on business cards and letterhead, and a professional wall plaque to recognize your achievement.
• Credit recommendations can be used at 2-year and/or 4-year higher education institutions of your choice upon graduation. Gain six (6) undergraduate credit hours to be put towards your future supply chain management degree field.

Who should take this course?

• Minimum of 2 years of industry experience recommended to successfully navigate the CTB course.
• Brokerage managers aiming to deliver the best solutions to both internal and external clients.
• Trainers seeking to enhance their team’s brokerage expertise and complement existing in-house training.

**The above are not requirements, however you will need to pass the CTB pre-requisite exam to gain entry to the course.

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