Review IATA Cargo Dangerous Goods Regulations and understand the legality and the responsibility of shippers, agents, and airlines.

Available as: Distance Learning course
Duration: 35 - 45 hours for course plus 3 hours for exam
Recommended level: Entry-level and Professional
Prerequisites: None

Upon completing this course you will have the skills to:

• Apply the IATA Cargo Dangerous Goods Regulations correctly
• Discern the legal aspects and the responsibility of shippers, agents, and airlines involved in transporting dangerous goods
• Identify and classify individual dangerous goods items
• Verify goods are properly packed, marked, and labeled
• Fill in and check the "Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods"

This course is recommended for all personnel identified in Category 3 as per Table 1.5.A of the IATA DGR

• Freight Forwarder staff responsible for processing Dangerous Goods (HAZMAT) shipments
• Shippers and packers of dangerous goods
• Airline staff preparing dangerous goods as Company Material (COMAT)

• Contents of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations Manual
• Dangerous goods classes and divisions
• Identification
• Packing, marking, labeling and documentation requirements
• Radioactive materials

The training kit includes:

• Course Guide
• The current edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations manual
• IATA Dangerous Goods Training Programme, Book 1

This course can also be combined with Harvard ManageMentor Modules:

• IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for the Leadership & Management Training Program
• IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) with Harvard ManageMentor

An IATA DGR CAT 3 Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 80% or higher on all exercises and exams. A special distinction is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 90% or higher.

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