Travel Basics
Travel Basics
Course Code: TRV-FTR 102
Course Objective: You will learn about the FTR, travel policies, entitlements, and government travel programs you need to know before you go on official temporary duty travel assignments.
Course Description: This is a must take course if you are new to travel or need a quick refresher on the basic application of the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR), and mandatory use of government travel programs. Travelers should take this course to know before they go in order to ease the stress of official travel and avoid costly mistakes. The course Travel Guide serves as the course text book, as well as a handy travel reference guide!
Course Topics:
- Travel Authorizations;
- Transportation Allowances;
- Per Diem Allowances;
- Miscellaneous Expense Allowances;
- City Pair Program;
- FedRooms;
- DoD Rental Car Program;
- Smart Pay Travel Charge Card;
- E-Gov Travel Service (ETS);
- Planning an Itinerary;
- Making Travel Arrangements; and,
- Paying for Expenses (Submitting a Travel Claim).
Intended for: newly-hired government employees, interns, infrequent travelers, and authorizing/supervising/policy officials.
Cost: $750
Length: One day
Core Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
CLP: Six
Schedule:
Travel Basics
| Location | Course & Session # | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas, NV | 1700-01 | April 9, 2013 |
| Las Vegas, NV | 1700-02 | September 4, 2013 |
| Washington, DC | 1700-03 | March 26, 2013 |
| Washington, DC | 1700-04 | June 25, 2013 |
| Washington, DC | 1700-05 | August 13, 2013 |
For more information, please call the GSA Professional Development and Training Section at (703) 605-055, or email travel.training@gsa.gov
