This course shows you how, with just a few easy steps, you can take advantage of the opportunity to boost your earnings potential and satisfy both leisure and business clients looking for a premium car rental experience. Avis has 2,200 locations in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the Latin America/Caribbean region; plus, Avis Europe owns or franchises an additional 2,900 Avis locations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. With this number of locations, it will be easy for you to tie-in the Avis car rental with your clients’ vacation and business plans. (Once you complete the course, be sure to take advantage of the additional sales tools found in Graduate Resources).

Why should I sign up?

In addition to being able to provide comprehensive information about all Avis products and services to your clients, graduates are eligible for the following incentives:

Continuing Education Credit

AVIS SUMMER SPECIAL! Graduate between May 20th and August 31, 2009 and receive a $25 gift certificate.

2 CEUs (CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS) with successful completion of both the Budget Smart Agent and the Avis Special Agent program. (Agents participating in The Travel Institute's certification and continuing education program are eligible.)

Just a sampling of topics include:

• Avis Weblink  - How to apply the weblink on your travel agency website and let Avis do the work 24/7!
• Avis options for travelers with special needs
• The Avis License to Sell, Small Business Rate Plan; learn how to earn 10% bonus commission.
• Avis Mini-Lease
• Give your clients a Hassle free rental experience with Avis Preferred Service
• Avis International Assistance and Services

How do I become a Avis Special Agent?

Becoming a Avis Special Agent is easy. All you need to do is study these lessons at your own pace, correctly answer a few simple quizzes and take a final exam. The quizzes and exam are automatically scored, and you will have the opportunity to go back and correct any mistakes. Once you pass, you will be able to print out a certificate designating you as a Avis Special Agent, get the most out of all the benefits described above and have all the tools you need to satisfy your value-conscious clients' car rental needs. That's it.