PTRC

What PTRC does

PTRC Education & Research Services Limited is a specialist training provider serving transport and travel planning practitioners across the UK and internationally. Founded in 2001 as a wholly-owned operating entity of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK (CILT(UK)), PTRC operates as the institute's training and events division, delivering professional development programmes for transport consultants, local authorities, government bodies, and academic institutions. The company's core value proposition is structured around qualification-aligned training that supports CPD compliance and progression toward the TPS Professional Development Scheme and CIHT/TPS Transport Planning Professional (TPP) qualification.

PTRC's product offering rests on four pillars: (1) a portfolio of 26+ short courses covering transport planning, traffic engineering, road safety, public transport, active travel, modelling, legislation, equalities, and urban design, delivered in one- to two-day formats online and in-person; (2) the Evening Lecture Series, a multi-week foundation programme (now in its 24th year) available in London in-person, online UK, and Dubai online formats; (3) the annual Transport Practitioners Meeting (TPM), a two-day conference now in its 23rd year attracting 200-250+ professionals with 80-120+ presentations; and (4) bespoke in-house training tailored for organisational clients. PTRC also runs the Fireside Chat series (launched April 2020), a discussion platform on contemporary transport issues chaired by Glenn Lyons with recordings on YouTube. The underlying technology is conventional digital delivery (web, email, online video, Google Forms) with no proprietary AI, models, or platform disclosed.

PTRC monetises through delegate fees for short courses (typically £365-£699 per delegate depending on duration and member status), registration fees for the Evening Lecture Series (£525-£699), TPM ticket sales and sponsorship revenue (attendance £199-£499 plus tiered headline, programme, and drinks reception sponsorship packages), and quote-based pricing for bespoke training engagements delivered in-house or internationally. Distribution is direct via email registration, website booking, and bespoke training consultation. Customers include enterprise engineering consultancies (Mott MacDonald, AtkinsRéalis, Jacobs) as TPM sponsors and trainers, government departments (HS2, Highways England, Department for Transport, Hong Kong Transport Department), UK local authorities, and individual practitioners paying their own fees.

Name

PTRC

Legal name

PTRC Education and Research Services Limited

Website

https://ptrc-training.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

PTRC Education & Research Services is a UK-based specialist training provider for transport and travel planning practitioners, operating as the training and events division of CILT(UK). It delivers short courses, a long-running Evening Lecture Series, the annual TPM conference, bespoke in-house training, and a Fireside Chat discussion series.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Corby

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Short Course Training: PTRC generates revenue from delivering short professional development courses in transport planning, traffic engineering, and related topics. Courses range from 1-3 days and include various formats (in-person, online, hybrid/self-study). Revenue is earned through delegate fees paid by individuals or organizations attending courses.
2. Evening Lecture Series: Multi-week lecture series (21 weeks in UK, 20 weeks in Dubai) providing foundational transport planning education. Generates revenue from participant registration fees.
3. Transport Practitioners Meeting (TPM): Annual two-day conference generating revenue through attendance ticket sales, sponsorship fees, exhibition fees, and dinner tickets. The 2026 event featured multiple sponsor tiers including headline, programme, and drinks reception sponsors.
4. Bespoke/In-House Training: Customized training programmes delivered to organizations (government departments, consultancies, universities) either in-house or internationally. Revenue generated through programme fees tailored to client needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

PTRC delivers specialist professional development for transport planning and travel planning professionals. It runs short training courses, an evening lecture programme, the annual Transport Practitioners' Meeting (TPM) conference, fireside chats with industry figures, and bespoke in-house training tailored to client organisations. Founded in 2001 and based in Corby, UK, PTRC operates within the CILT(UK) ecosystem and serves public, private, and academic transport audiences.

Product overview

PTRC Education and Research Services is a training organization that delivers specialist training and events for professionals working across passenger transport, freight and the wider supply chain. The company offers a portfolio of 26 short courses covering transport planning topics including public transport, road safety, modelling, legislation, active travel, and urban design. In addition to short courses, PTRC provides Evening Lecture Series (London, Online, and Dubai formats), the annual Transport Practitioners Meeting (TPM) conference, PTRC Fireside Chats discussion series, and bespoke/in-house training programmes. The Evening Lecture Series complements the TPS Professional Development Scheme and CIHT/TPS Transport Planning Professional qualification. The product portfolio is structured as a modular training offering where individuals can select standalone courses or progress through structured programmes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Transport Practitioners' Meeting (TPM): The must-attend annual gathering for transport planners, modellers, placemakers and urban transport designers, bringing together practitioners, policymakers and academics for two days of papers, debate and networking.
• PTRC Fireside Chat
• Evening Lecture Series

Products and services

• Short Courses Structured short-format training courses covering specialist topics in transport planning, transport policy, modelling, appraisal, and travel planning, aimed at practitioners and consultants seeking continuing professional development.
• Evening Lectures A series of evening lectures delivered by leading figures in transport planning and policy, providing accessible intellectual updates for transport professionals.
• TPM Annual Conference (Transport Practitioners' Meeting) PTRC's flagship annual conference bringing together public, private, and academic transport professionals for sessions, networking, and showcases of practice across transport planning.
• Fireside Chats Informal discussion events with senior transport practitioners and thought leaders, providing conversational-format insight alongside the formal programme.
• Bespoke In-House Training Customised training programmes developed and delivered in-house for organisations (typically public authorities or consultancies) that require tailored transport planning upskilling for their teams.

Quantifiable outcome

• Evening Lecture Series has been the foundation for hundreds of successful careers in transport planning and traffic engineering
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• CILT(UK) - Chartered Institute of Logistics and TransportflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPTRC is a company within CILT(UK), the chartered institute for logistics, transport, and supply chain professionals. This parent-subsidiary relationship provides PTRC with brand credibility, access to the institute's membership network, and alignment with professional qualifications (TPS, CIHT/TPP). PTRC's training programmes are endorsed by the chartered body.
• Mott MacDonaldcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHeadline Sponsor for TPM 2026. Mott MacDonald is a major engineering and development consultancy. The sponsorship positions Mott MacDonald prominently at PTRC's flagship annual conference, with visibility to 200+ transport professionals.
• AtkinsRéaliscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHeadline Sponsor for TPM 2025. AtkinsRéalis delivered 13 speaker sessions at the conference covering electric vehicle charging, decarbonisation, buses, rail and travelling safely.
• JacobscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerProgramme Sponsor for TPM 2026. Jacobs is a global professional services firm. Also delivers Transport Scheme Appraisal course as trainer for PTRC.
• PodarisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDrinks Reception Sponsor and Exhibitor for TPM 2026. A transport planning software platform.
• Transport Planning SocietycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-sponsor of TPM awards and conference content. The TPS drinks reception and awards dinner are key networking events at TPM. PTRC's training aligns with TPS Professional Development Scheme.
• Bee NetworkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExhibitor at TPM 2025. Greater Manchester's integrated transport branding initiative.
• CitisenseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of TPM 2025 and TPM 2026 awards for Best Paper demonstrating Sustainable Transport Solutions.
• JCT ConsultancyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExhibitor at TPM 2025. Junction and traffic modelling consultancy.
• Transport for Greater ManchesterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExhibitor at TPM 2025. Host city transport authority.
• Pindar CreativeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExhibitor at TPM 2025. Creative communications agency.
• 2-3 DegreesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExhibitor at TPM 2025. Skills and youth development organisation.
• HDR IncminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExhibitor at TPM 2026. Engineering and architecture consultancy.
• TRICSminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExhibitor at TPM 2026. Trip rate information company for transport planning.
• Love to RideminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExhibitor at TPM 2026. Behaviour change organisation focused on active travel.
• PTV GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExhibitor at TPM 2026. Sponsor of Best Paper demonstrating Sustainable Transport Solutions award.
• CILT TDM ForumminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExhibitor at TPM 2026. Travel Demand Management community within CILT.
• HS2coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerClient for bespoke in-house training. HS2 (High Speed 2) is Britain's railway of the future.
• Hampshire County CouncilcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerClient for bespoke in-house training. Local government authority in Hampshire, England.
• Highways EnglandcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerClient for bespoke in-house training. National transport body responsible for England's motorways and major A-roads.
• Brighton and Hove City CouncilcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerClient for bespoke in-house training. Unitary authority for Brighton and Hove.
• Hong Kong Transport DepartmentcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInternational client for bespoke training. Government department responsible for transport planning in Hong Kong.
• Nottinghamshire CouncilcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerClient for bespoke in-house training. County council in Nottinghamshire, England.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TRL (Transport Research Laboratory): UK-based transport research organisation offering courses, software, and consultancy in road safety, active travel, and traffic engineering. Directly comparable to PTRC in transport training and UK practitioner-focused content.
• Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE): UK professional body for highway engineers offering CPD courses, qualifications, and events closely overlapping with PTRC's highways, road safety, and traffic engineering training. Direct peer in highway practitioner education.
• CIHT (Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation): UK chartered body for highways and transportation professionals that provides CPD courses, qualifications, and events directly comparable to PTRC's training portfolio. Sister chartered institution to PTRC's parent CILT(UK) and a natural peer in the same UK transport training niche.
• Transport Planning Society (TPS): UK professional body for transport planners that runs its own training, events, and the Professional Development Scheme that PTRC's Evening Lecture Series aligns to. Direct peer in professional development for transport planners.
• ITS UK (Intelligent Transport Systems UK): UK industry association for intelligent transport systems that delivers events, training, and networking for transport technology practitioners. Comparable to PTRC as a UK transport-focused training and events organisation.

Broad incumbents

• BPP Professional Education: Major UK professional training and education group offering CPD, professional qualifications, and corporate training across multiple sectors including project management and leadership. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the UK professional training market.
• The Knowledge Academy: Large UK-based commercial training provider offering a wide catalogue of professional short courses including transport and project management topics. A broader incumbent that competes for the same individual delegate training budget as PTRC.
• ICE Training (Institution of Civil Engineers): UK chartered institution running a much broader portfolio of engineering CPD and training that includes transport topics alongside structural, environmental, and geotechnical engineering. A larger incumbent serving overlapping transport audiences.

Others

• UWE Bristol (Glenn Lyons / Mott MacDonald Future Mobility): UK university where Glenn Lyons (PTRC Fireside Chat chair) holds the Mott MacDonald Chair of Future Mobility. Adjacent academic institution that develops transport planning curriculum and offers professional development, partially overlapping with PTRC's training scope.

Emerging players

• Society of Road Safety Auditors (SoRSA, part of CIHT): Specialist sub-group within CIHT focused on road safety audit training and CPD requirements. Overlaps with PTRC's road safety audit courses as a niche training provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/results?search_query=PTRC+Fireside+Chat
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ptrc

Compliance1 record

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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