Foreign Travel (Concur Government Edition)

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Course Number
NIHTC2701
Description

This course is only offered as an open enrollment.
This two-day class provides complete instruction for preparing travel for individuals traveling on behalf of the federal government to foreign countries. During hands-on exercises, participants will prepare foreign travel using the Concur Government Edition (CGE) Travel System. Multiple monitors are encouraged for virtual training participation, though not required.

Note: This course is intended for current Concur Government Edition (CGE) Travel System users. To gain access to the CGE Travel System, new users will need to take the three-day Domestic Travel class. Domestic Travel is a prerequisite for this class.

Key Topics
  • Gain understanding of federal travel rules and regulations governing foreign travel
  • Review online Notification of Foreign Travel (NFT) preparation
  • Identify passports and visa requirements
  • Understand compliance with the Fly America Act when making reservations
  • Explore using the CGE Travel System to enter foreign travel authorizations

Audience:
NIH Travel Planners, Reviewers, and Approvers with CGE Access