Professional Development
Certifications
CLIA Certification is the only official professional designation in the cruise
industry,
making it the definitive stamp of approval for cruise-focused travel advisors.
CLIA Certification is the only program in the industry focused solely on selling,
marketing, and growing your business with cruise travel. Research has shown the professional designations, like CLIA Certifications, are
an
important consideration for consumers when selecting a qualified professional.
CLIA has awarded over 28,000 CLIA Certifications in North America alone, making
it
the premier learning program in the cruise industry. CLIA Certification Programs are designed to make you the consumer’s most
knowledgeable cruise resource and increase your cruise sales and commissions.
Having a CLIA Certification designation at the end of your name will elevate your
personal and professional brand. Enrollment in these certifications is exclusive to current CLIA individual Agent
Members (IAMs). There is
no better way to elevate your personal and professional brand and be recognized
as a true cruise selling
professional than to earn your CLIA Certification. You must enroll in each level
of certification separately
and adhere to any prerequisites and requirements therein. Travel advisors aspiring to increase
sales while enhancing their
knowledge of the cruise industry Established travel advisors with proficiency
in selling cruises that want to expand their
credibility in the cruise industry Passionate travel advisors who are excelling in
their career and strive to become an expert in the
cruise industry Advisors who have reached the pinnacle of their
career and would like to leverage their experience
to become an ambassador to the cruise industry This certification is for people in Agency
leadership roles of executive, director,
accounting manager, marketing manager,
e-commerce manager, or someone who
works in a leadership capacity. Whether for you personally or for your associates, CLIA’s role in your travel
business is to help
you achieve your maximum cruise sales potential, growing both your sales
productivity and
your commission income. We do this through education and certification, and our
professional
development content is widely considered to be the gold standard in the industry
with CLIA
courses being taught in college hospitality programs throughout North America.
Additionally,
CLIA Certification is the only official professional designation in the
cruise industry, making
it the definitive stamp of approval for cruise-focused travel
advisors.
Charles Sylvia, ECC - Vice President, Industry and Trade
Relations, CLIA
CLIA Membership has given me access to travel resources
and tools. Having
itineraries, ship features, and key selling points for
every global cruise line,
to share with my clients, right at my fingertips is
priceless.
I am so grateful for CLIA, and everything you all do to
make sure agents are
equipped with the knowledge and tools to provide the
best service in the cruise
industry. I have enjoyed all of the classes I have taken
so far, and I look
forward to working toward my MCC. It’s not just
important to me to advise
clients, but I also want to be knowledgeable in all
aspects of the cruise
business. Even after three college degrees, the training
with CLIA has been my
best education yet! Thank you all for being great
trainers, leaders, and
advisors.
Earning my CLIA Master Cruise Counselor certification
nearly 20 years ago
provided me with the core knowledge to get my career off
the ground. I am
grateful for CLIA’s continually evolving training
offerings both digitally and
in person that enhance travel advisors ability to
understand the complexity of
the cruise market.
CLIA offers 15-minute appointments to speak with our Professional Development
Team to help you choose the best certification program. Click
here to schedule an appointment.
CLIA is working to develop a robust list of certifications and certificates in
support of our member’s
professional development and advancement of the cruising industry. The identified
designations below are still
valid for those who have achieved the level or are currently enrolled, however, at
this time, we are not
accepting
new enrollments for the following:
CLIA Certification
The Definitive Stamp of Approval
Focused Solely on Selling, Marketing, and Growing Your Business
Consideration for Consumers choosing a Travel Advisor
The Premier Program in the Cruise Industry
Increase Your Cruise Sales and Commissions
Elevate Your Personal and Professional Brand
Which CLIA Certification Is Right For You?
Certified Cruise Counsellor
The Essential CLIA Certification
Accredited Cruise Counsellor
The Significant CLIA Certification
Master Cruise Counsellor
The Distinguished CLIA Certification
Elite Cruise Counsellor
The Ultimate CLIA Certification
Travel Agency Executive
The Executive CLIA Certification
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CLIA Designations on Hiatus
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