Air Cargo Professional (ACP)
Cargo can be a very diverse business and the cargo professional excels in dealing with these challenges. If you are looking to demonstrate your skills and competency across various cargo areas, then this is the certification for you.
Who Should apply ?
The ACP recognizes the demonstrated competence in cargo customer service and handling for:
- Cargo Personnel of airlines
- Cargo Personnel of freight forwarders
Certification Requirements
To receive your IATA certification as an Air Cargo Professional, valid for a period of two years, you will need to adhere to the following criteria:
- Education; secondary diploma (high school or technical institute or global equivalent)
- At least three years of work experience, relevant to the air cargo industry, combined with a secondary school diploma. Alternatively two years of work experience, relevant to the air cargo industry, combined with a university degree.
- Complete the on-line form
- Desirable is a Dangerous Goods Training by a nationally recognized training institution
Maintain your Certification
Your Certification is valid for two years and to maintain your IATA ACP Certificate 50 points will need to be earned:
- New reference letter from your current employer or other proof of participation in the air cargo industry over the past 24 months (15 points)
- There are 10 points for each ITDI Cargo course, either Classroom or Self-study, you have taken during the past 24 months
- Delivering a training or acting as a guest speaker in your field of expertise, (10 points)
- Attending an industry event or purchasing a relevant publication (5 points)
- Actively participating in IATA webinars or workshops (5 points)
- Actively promoting the IATA Certification programs (5 points)
- Proof of membership of an industry association for your specialty (5 points)
- Complete the on-line form
Also:
- Copy of your current IATA ACP Certificate of Competency
- Updated CV
- A USD 250,-- re-certification fee (payable upon approval)