Welcome to the Budget Smart Agent Specialist Program
         
      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 the best value when renting Budget Rent A Car. With over 1,700 locations in over 50 countries, it will be easy for you to tie-in Budget with your clients' vacation and business plans. When you complete the program, be sure to check out the sales tools in the Graduate Resources section.  
 
 

Why should I sign up?

Learn about Budget products and services so you can provide your customers with comprehensive information about the value of booking Budget. Smart Agent graduates will earn incentives following graduation:

Graduation Incentives

  • Graduate between Dec. 3, 2008 and Feb. 28, 2009 and Unlimited Budget members will earn Double Points for 5 qualifying completed rentals of 5+ days.

Budget Incentive Rules

Continuing Education Credit

2 CEUs will be credited to agents who are participating in the Travel Institute’s certification program when you successfully complete both the Budget Smart Agent and Avis Special Agent seminars. Go to www.thetravelinstitute.com for details on the Institutes certification program and eligibility for continuing education benefits.

Learn about the benefits of being an Unlimited Budget member, the loyalty program that pays on everything! Additional topics include:

  • Budget Weblink  - How to apply the weblink on your travel agency website and let Budget do the work 24/7!
  • Budget Business Rewards - How to earn 10 Unlimited Budget points and 5% bonus commission
  • Budget Meetings and Group Services - Weddings and Family reunions and more.
  • Give your clients a Hassle free rental experience with Budget Rapid Rez and Fast Break service

How do I become a Budget Smart Agent?

 
 
 
 
 

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Becoming a Budget Smart 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 Budget Smart Agent, get the most out of all the benefits described above and have all the tools you need to satisfy your value-concious clients' car rental needs. That's it.

 
  Congratulations on takiing this first step towards a rewarding learning experience!  
 
 
 
A Certified Travel Associate (CTA), Certified Travel Counselor
(CTC), or a Certified Travel Industry Executive (CTIE) who successfully completes this program earns 2 Continuing Education Units (CEUs). CTAs, CTCs and CTIEs are required to obtain a minimum of 10 CEUs per year to maintain certification in The Travel Institute. For more information visit www.thetravelinstitute.com.