Certification Program
GTAA Certified Golf Tournament Planner Certification Program. This program is designed for those individuals who want to enhance their career and gain the credibility for job advancement and building their business.
CGTP – Certified Golf Tournament Planner
An education and certification program for full- time executives and employees of non- profit organizations or golf courses, that offers information to assist them in producing successful events and exemplifies their expertise in the tournament planning industry.
CERTIFICATION BENEFITS of a CGTP
Credibility – GTAA sets you apart from other event planners.
Advancement – Shows customers and employers that you know what you are doing with opportunity for advancement in your career or working with bigger clients.
Big Projects – Expertise that will give you the ability to handle big events.
Knowledge – The education offered will allow you to produce the best events possible.
Earning Potential – Maximize the income of your event for your organization or client.
Commitment – Certification shows that you are committed to golf and overall success.
Image – Your image will be one of an “expert”.
Confidence – It gives you the confidence to handle any size or type event.
Networking – Opportunity to network with other certified planners and consultants, learning and sharing new ideas.
Promotion – Listed on the GTAA website offering exposure and promotion.
On-going Training – Monthly teleconference calls and annual conferences will offer on-going training and education.
Accessibility – With 25 years experience we can help you with any idea, challenge or opportunity via e-mail or phone call.
WHAT YOU RECEIVE WITH THE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
- Six Hours of training
- “How to Produce a Successful Golf Tournament” Book
- “Take Your Golf Tournament to the Next Level” DVD
- “Selling More Golf Tournaments” DVD
- “GTAA Consultant Manual”
- “Golf- A-Thon Manual”
- “Increasing Golf Tournament Business” manual
- “Tournament Diagnostic”
- 100 Steps, Ideas and Games
- Monthly calls
- Accessibility 24/7
- Product discounts and vendor list
- Listing on GTAA website
- Certification
THE CURRICULUM
Program #1 - The Industry: Demographics, Organizations, Media, Committees, Responsibilities, Training, Accountability
Program #2 - Sponsors: Selling, Packages, Companies, Promotion, Marketing, Advertising, PR, Internet, Brochures
Program #3 - Golfers: Wants, Packages, Handicapping, Gifts and Prizes, Golfers Packages, Contests, Winners
Program #4 - Facilities: Golf Courses, Staging, Banquets, Games and Contests, Formats, Purpose, Winners, Operations, Time lines, Action Items, Budgets
WHAT ARE THE QUALIFICATIONS?
- Fundraising Executive, non profit employee, golf course employee, or corporate planner
- In the golf industry for two years
- Worked on at least five golf events
- Three Business references
- Participate in a six hour training program
- Pass certification test with 90% correct answers
WHAT IS THE PROCESS?
- Check the requirements
- Sign up for the program and submit fee $495
- Study the Materials presented
- Teleconference call training or face to face
- Pass test with 90% correct answers
- Receive certification certificate
- Your name goes on the GTAA website
- Participate on monthly phone calls
TRAINING OPTIONS
- Four 1 ½ Hr. Teleconference Calls
- You come to Phoenix headquarters, (travel expenses involved)
- We come to your location (travel expenses involved)
INVESTMENT
Contact us for special pricing. Group discounts available.
DO YOU HAVE MORE QUESTIONS?
E-mail us at info@gtaaweb.org
