Introduction to the BSP System and Language (e-learning)

2-hour e-learning course

Learn how the IATA Billing and Settlement Plan (BSP) works and how it benefits a travel agency. This course will enable travel agent users to describe the BSP system and how it works; explain the benefits of being a BSP travel agency; identify BSP participants and explain their roles; identify the steps in reporting airline ticket transactions; find information on BSP procedures; and learn common BSP terms and definitions.

This e-learning module may be studied on its own, or as part of the five-module: IATA BSP Essentials for Travel Agents.

Course code: TTTG-43

Group discounts
Considerable discounts are available for multiple purchases (30+ users) of this course. To simplify company-wide implementation, you can also host this e-learning course on your company’s Learning Management.
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Course format

• This self-study e-learning course requires approximately 2 hours of study, to be completed within 6 months from the purchase date (enrollment validity).
• After the enrollment validity expires, the users will not have access to the course content and will not be able to take the assessment.
• The recommended level for this course is Entry-level.
• Student performance will be based on an assessment.

Registration information

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Upon completing this course you will have the skills to:

• Understand the basics of the BSP system
• Reference BSP terms and definitions
• Explain the BSP reporting process
• Report sales through the BSP

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

• BSP introduction
• BSP language
• BSP participants
• BSP ticket issuance, reporting and remittance process
• BSP reference material

This course is recommended for:

• Accountants
• Travel agents
• Agency managers
• Back-office personnel

Upon successful completion of the assessment, you will be granted an Award that you can print for your records.

Assessment information

Please read the General Information on Self-study exams.

• Delivery method: Unsupervised online-based exam. Assessment can be taken at any time at your convenience.
• Format: 10 multiple-choice questions
• Time allowance: 2 hours
• Passing grade: 70% correct answers
• Number of assessment attempts: 2

Important note: The assessment should be accessed after you have completed the course module. Once you have started the assessment you can no longer access the course module.