These topics and more are covered in greater detail in the following traditional classroom course:

About

This highly interactive virtual course provides a 360-degree view of the aviation industry. Using a mixture of modules on different aviation topics, discussions and an airline video game will allow you to create and manage your own airline! You will be able to apply your learning using IATA’s Airline Manager Business Edition web-based management game, in an immersive, playful, yet realistic environment.

Course code: TALG-01-VC

Course format

• The live sessions of this virtual classroom course are delivered by an official IATA Instructor.
• The course will take you approximately 18 hours to complete and be held over 3 consecutive days.
• There will be 2 live interactive virtual classroom sessions per day, each session will be 120 minutes.
• The live sessions will require your participation, with multiple Q&A sessions and additional time spent on self-study material including projects, research, additional reading and videos
• Student performance will be based on an assessment

Technical requirements

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Prerequisites

• There are no prerequisites for this course
• Recommended level is Advanced
• The recommended level of language proficiency is ICAO Operational Level 4 for courses in English or the equivalent level for other languages.

How to register

• Register early and save up to 20%! Please read the Terms for the early bird discount. The discount will be calculated at the time of payment.
• To arrange in-house training for your company: Complete the in-house training request form or contact the salesperson in your region.

Virtual venues

We schedule our virtual classroom courses through one of 3 virtual venues, each in a different time zone for your convenience. For more information, please visit our page on virtual classroom timing or contact our Customer Portal.

Please check the exact schedule of each class below (View more details) and click ‘Register’.

What you will learn

Upon completing this course you will be able to:

• Summarize key economic, political, revenue and cost trends in today’s environment
• Describe and understand the major commercial functional areas of an airline
• Develop practical initiatives to improve revenues, increase productivity and reduce costs
• Use common aviation terminology to present the industry legal and regulatory framework
• Develop and use a high-level business plan for a virtual airline start-up using the online game – Airline Manager Business Edition

Course content

• Industry awareness
• Airline business models and financial structure
• Airline alliances
• Revenue forecasting and revenue management
• Airline regulation and environment
• Airline marketing

Who should attend

This course is recommended for:

• Airline managers seeking a broader view of the industry beyond their own function
• Managers new to the industry
• Representatives of aviation related companies and suppliers to the airline industry

Certificate awarded

An IATA Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 70% or higher on an assessment. A special distinction is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 90% or higher.