Certified Trade Broker Program

The way to having your excellence recognized is the Certified Trade Broker (CTB) designation. Every leader of a trade exchange should be a CTB without exception. Every owner, sales person, sales manager, as well as trade broker is eligible for this professional signification.

NATE offers a Registered Trade Broker (RTB) and Certified Trade Broker (CTB) for individuals who are seeking to advance their barter broker skills and knowledge in the industry.

RTB Program

The Registered Trade Broker program was created in September of 2010 to offer much needed education for individuals who are new to the Modern Trade and Barter Industry.  A RTB becomes a CTB after being in the industry for two years.

CTB Program

Professionals who earn Certified Trade Broker (CTB) status have demonstrated a level of competence and knowledge through their years of industry experience and satisfactory performance on a certifying exam.

Certified Trade Brokers are recognized as having a solid background in accounting, trade dollar economics, ethics, trading, and barter marketing techniques.

In addition to the enhanced credibility that CTB status confers on designees, certified trade brokers earn internationally-recognized credentials, the potential for career advancement, recognition at industry events, as well as the satisfaction of completing a comprehensive certification process.