Career Details

Certified Transportation Professional

Description

By earning the Certified Transportation Professional (CTP) designation, you join a group of transportation professionals who have made a commitment to the private fleet industry, to an ongoing pursuit of career advancement, and to continuing enhancement of their knowledge and skills.

Certifying Organization

National Private Truck Council

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Unknown

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Yes

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Automotive Fleet Manager

Certifying Organization

National Association of Fleet Administrators, Inc.

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Certified Safety Supervisor

Certifying Organization

North American Transportation Management Institute

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Certified Supervisor of Maintenance/Equipment

Certifying Organization

North American Transportation Management Institute

Type

B - Advanced

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