North America

CLIA Certification

CLIA Certification is the cruise industry’s premier education program for travel advisors with over 29,000 CLIA Certifications awarded in North America alone. Whether you are a new travel agent wanting to learn about selling cruises, or a seasoned travel agent looking to grow your business, CLIA has a certification that’s right for you.

The Official Professional Designation of the Cruise Industry

The Definitive Stamp of Approval
CLIA Certification is the only official professional designation in the cruise industry, making it the definitive stamp of approval for cruise-focused travel advisors.

Focused Solely on Selling, Marketing, and Growing Your Business
CLIA Certification is the only program in the industry focused solely on selling, marketing, and growing your business with cruise travel.

Consideration for Consumers choosing a Travel Advisor
Research has shown the professional designations, like CLIA Certifications, are an important consideration for consumers when selecting a qualified professional.

The Premier Program in the Cruise Industry
CLIA has awarded over 29,000 CLIA Certifications in North America alone, making it the premier education program in the cruise industry.

Increase Your Cruise Sales and Commissions
CLIA Certifications are designed to make you the consumer’s most knowledgeable cruise resource and increase your cruise sales and commissions.

Elevate Your Personal and Professional Brand
Having a CLIA Certification designation at the end of your name will elevate your personal and professional brand.

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Which CLIA Certification Is Right For You?

Enrollment in certification is exclusive to current CLIA Individual Agent Members (IAMs). There is no better way to elevate your professional brand and competitively differentiate yourself than to earn your CLIA Certification. You must enroll in each level of certification separately and satisfy all requirements.

Certified Cruise Counsellor

The Essential CLIA Certification
Travel advisors aspiring to increase sales while enhancing their knowledge of the cruise industry.

Enroll in CCC

Accredited Cruise Counsellor

The Significant CLIA Certification
Established travel advisors with proficiency in selling cruises that want to expand their credibility in the cruise industry.

Enroll in ACC

Master Cruise Counsellor

The Distinguished CLIA Certification
Passionate travel advisors who are excelling in their career and strive to become an expert in the cruise industry.

*Must complete ACC prior to enrolling, unless enrolling in the MCC - Experiential Learning Program

Enroll in MCC

Elite Cruise Counsellor

The Ultimate CLIA Certification
Advisors who have reached the pinnacle of their career and would like to leverage their experience to become an ambassador to the cruise industry.

*Must complete MCC prior to enrolling

Enroll in ECC

Travel Agency Executive

The Executive CLIA Certification
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.

Enroll in TAE

“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