Simply Points Travel Basic Training
Points & Miles for Beginners
Learn how to earn credit card points, choose the right cards, transfer points to airline and hotel partners, and book travel for less with this step-by-step beginner course.
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Stop Wondering How People Travel With Points. Learn How To Do It Yourself.
You've heard people talk about flying to Europe on points, staying at incredible luxury hotels, and turning everyday spending into dream vacations.
Basic Training is a beginner-friendly, step-by-step course that teaches you how to earn transferable points, find award travel, get maximum value from your rewards, and confidently book your own trips, without 20 browser tabs open or endless Googling.
Does This Sound Familiar?
You want to travel more, but flights and hotel rates are through the roof.
You already have points, but you aren't really sure what they're worth or how to use them safely.
You're overwhelmed by options and have no idea which credit cards, airline programs, or transfer partners actually matter for your goals.
You could spend hundreds of hours searching forums and blogs (and making expensive trial-and-error mistakes). Or you could spend $300+ on an advanced course that teaches far more complex tricks than you need as a beginner.
Basic Training Is The Middle Ground.
No endless Googling.
No information overload.
Just a simple, repeatable process you can use trip after trip.
A Small Investment That Can Pay for Itself Many Times Over
Learning how to earn and use points and miles can save you thousands of dollars in travel.
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That's the kind of value this course can unlock.
Think Of Basic Training As Your Shortcut Through The Noise.
We've already done the research, made the mistakes, tested the tools, and figured out the process.
Basic Training organizes it for you so you can spend less time trying to understand points and miles...
...and more time using them to go somewhere.
What You'll Learn
Earn Points Faster
Learn how transferable points work, how welcome bonuses can quickly build your balance, and how to earn more points from spending you're already doing.
Choose The Right Cards
Understand what to look for in a travel rewards card, without opening cards you don't need or spending extra just to earn points.
Understand What Your Points Are Worth
Learn why the same number of points can be worth dramatically different amounts depending on how you redeem them, and how to recognize a good redemption.
Find Flights & Hotels With Points
Learn how to search for award availability using tools like Google Flights, Seats.aero, airline websites, and hotel programs.
Understand Transfer Partners
Learn why transferring points to airlines and hotels can unlock significantly more value, and how airline partnerships can give you even more booking options.
Transfer & Book With Confidence
I'll walk you through how to transfer your points safely, verify availability before you transfer, and complete your award booking without making an expensive mistake.
You're Not Just Getting A Course.
Basic Training also includes downloadable tools and resources you can keep and use whenever you're planning a trip, including:
- Award Search Process Guide — A step-by-step flowchart to follow whenever you start planning award travel.
- Airline Alliance Cheat Sheet — Quick reference map showing which partner programs can book which airlines.
- Transfer Partner Resources — Complete breakdown of card systems and their specific hotel/airline partners.
- Shopping Portals Quick Guide — Cheat sheet to maximize daily points on online shopping.
- Points & Credit Card Tracking Tools — Organize your card applications, balances, and annual fee dates.
- Redemption Value Calculator — Instant calculation to tell you if a redemption is a great deal or a pass.
- Travel Planning Resources — Recommended tools, sites, and checklists to streamline your planning.
- And more!
These are designed to help you actually use what you've learned instead of finishing a course and wondering what to do next.
30-Day 100% Money-Back Guarantee
We want you to finish Basic Training feeling totally confident in your points and miles strategy. Try the course risk-free for 30 days. If you go through the materials and don't feel you received genuine value, simply reach out within 30 days of purchase for a full, hassle-free refund.
Ready To Start Traveling Smarter?
You don't need to become a points expert. You just need to know how to earn them, find opportunities, and book them.
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