What is the ARC Specialist Training and Certification Program?

• A. It provides travel agents with training, an examination and certification to become an ARC Specialist.
• B. It certifies carriers for ASP
• C. It trains IT staff to operate ARC systems
• D. It audits travel agencies' compliance

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that this program is a credentialing path offered by the Airlines Reporting Corporation to train travel agents in ARC processes, with an exam and certification to become an ARC Specialist. It provides structured training, an assessment, and a certification earned by passing, signaling that the agent understands ARC rules, reporting, and settlement requirements and can work with ARC systems. It isn’t about certifying carriers, training IT staff to operate ARC systems, or auditing travel agencies—those are separate ARC functions.