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Welcome to the Business Travel News Academy – the managed travel industry’s only on-demand learning destination for anyone who touches business travel. This free, self-guided education series was developed for all expertise levels providing foundational knowledge for those new to the business and more granular topics for seasoned veterans looking to strengthen their skill set.
Watch our seven-minute intro video, then choose the topics relevant to you.
The courses are comprehensive but are broken into sections that allow you to take breaks and return when you are ready to tackle more. Quizzes will test your knowledge – and you’ll earn a completion certificate for each course. Most importantly, you’ll know more. Enroll now!
Selecting an Expense Management Solution![](jpg/selecting-an-expense-management-solution295c.jpg)
All travel managers—not just those who also manage
expenses—need to know how the two practices fit together. This module digs into
the key functionalities finance managers and travelers need to achieve expense
reporting efficiencies and how to source tools that are a match for your
programs.
Sponsored in part by:
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*NEW* Taking on Travel Risk Management![](jpg/_new_-taking-on-travel-risk-management295c.jpg)
All travel comes with
inherent risk, but some trips are riskier than others. This BTN Academy chapter
coaches you through how to assess and mitigate travel risk, and how to source
third-party providers to support your strategies.
Learning Starts Here![](jpg/learning-starts-here295c.jpg)
This orientation video walks
users through the Business Travel News Academy platform to help optimise the user’s
learning experience. (Required for all users before proceeding to other
courses)
Structuring a Managed Travel Program![](jpg/structuring-a-managed-travel-program295c.jpg)
This course defines travel management stakeholders and guides
users through the process of setting strategic goals that align with an
organisation’s culture. It offers an overview of travel program types that
scale to organisational priorities. (4 quizzes)
Establishing a T&E Policy![](jpg/establishing-a-t%26e-policy295c.jpg)
This lesson guides users
through the considerations required to create or revise a travel and
entertainment policy. From defining and enabling program compliance to
considering how the company should structure air, hotel and ground transport policies,
as well as elements like loyalty program usage and personal travel extensions. (4
quizzes)
Selecting a Travel Management Company![](jpg/selecting-a-travel-management-company295c.jpg)
Best practices in sourcing and selecting a travel management
company – a critical partner for many travel programs that needs to align with
organisational culture and goals. Learn about services offered, operating
structures, commercial models and how the TMC connects other key players in the
managed travel ecosystem. (5 quizzes)
Selecting an Online Booking Tool![](jpg/selecting-an-online-booking-tool295c.jpg)
Online booking tools for business travel are more numerous and sophisticated than ever. Learn the purpose, functionalities, benefits and weaknesses of online booking tools and how to vet and select based on the scope and priorities of the program. Learn
the nuances of buying direct from the tech provider, from a TMC reseller or working with a TMC's native booking tool. (3
quizzes)
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Selecting a Travel Payment Provider![](jpg/selecting-a-travel-payment-provider295c.jpg)
Payment isn’t always the travel manager’s responsibility. Even if not, travel managers should understand payment products and how they operate in the travel program to reduce friction, influence compliance levels and deliver quality data
for strategic decision-making. (4 quizzes)
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Setting Up a Corporate Lodging Program![](jpg/setting-up-a-corporate-lodging-program295c.jpg)
Learn the use cases for different lodging types, from traditional hotels to extended stay and corporate serviced apartments, and how to source them. Understand rate structures and how to apply them strategically to support budget and business goals. (4
quizzes)
Sponsored in part by:
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*NEW* Working with Car Rental Companies![](jpg/_new_-working-with-car-rental-companies295c.jpg)
Learn how to work with car rental companies in a corporate travel environment, from sourcing the program to measuring the results. Understand the trends and current market dynamics that may influence how you choose to work with your supplier set. (2
quizzes)
Sponsored in part by:
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Working with Airlines![](jpg/working-with-airlines295c.jpg)
Understand the different levels of corporate contracts with
low-cost carriers, legacy carriers, joint ventures and alliance groups. Learn
how to source your program strategically and how performance is measured. (4 quizzes)
Working with Chauffeured Car Providers![](jpg/working-with-chauffeured-car-providers295c.jpg)
While it’s a smaller spend category for most companies, chauffeured transportation can be a strategic contributor to a travel program. Car sharing platforms now also figure into this category and have specialized programs. Learn about both. (3 quizzes)