Aviation Security Management - Advanced (classroom)

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About the course

5-day (40 hours) classroom course

IATA Aviation Security Management - Advanced aviation training course

The role of an advanced aviation security manager is to locate the optimal proactive processes that produce both the maximum level of security and the optimal combination of the security department in the business. It should allow the organization and the industry the ideal degrees of freedom to function. IATA’s Aviation Security Management - Advanced course focuses on four key areas of interest designed to teach, enrich and develop new ways of thinking. The course focuses on the position of Aviation Security (AVSEC) within the organization and industry; introducing new AVSEC managerial tools and methodologies. It is designed for the security manager who wishes to move to a new personal development stage and acquire new advanced AVSEC and management capabilities.

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Course code: TSCV-01

Course format

Prerequisites

  • You should have basic knowledge and experience in management and aviation security.
  • Recommended level is Intermediate.
  • 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

In-house training

To arrange in-house training for your company, please complete the in-house training request form or contact the Training Specialist in your region.

Next class

Aviation Security Management - Advanced (classroom)

United Kingdom, London (IATA)
16 - 20 June, 2025
Register before May 26, 2025 to take advantage of the USD100 Early Bird discount. The price below includes this discount.
We recommend that you register by 26 May

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Class no: 229638
English
USD 2,240
USD 2,910
Regular*
USD 3,245

PLEASE NOTE: NEW TRAINING VENUE
From 1 January 2025, the training center has moved to the Novotel London West Hotel in Hammersmith. The hotel is close to Central London and is within walking distance of Hammersmith Underground Station.

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Aviation Security Management - Advanced (classroom)

Switzerland, Geneva (IATA)
20 - 24 October, 2025
Register before Jul 20, 2025 to take advantage of the 20% Early Bird discount (only for payment by credit card or ICH). The price below includes this discount. Terms apply
We recommend that you register by 29 Sep

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Class no: 230175
English
USD 1,872
USD 2,408
Regular*
USD 2,676

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Aviation Security Management - Advanced (classroom)

United States, Miami (IATA)
27 - 31 October, 2025
Register before Apr 27, 2025 to take advantage of the 25% Early Bird discount (only for payment by credit card or ICH). The price below includes this discount. Terms apply
We recommend that you register by 06 Oct

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Class no: 229767
English
USD 1,755
USD 2,258
Regular*
USD 2,509

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Aviation Security Management - Advanced (classroom)

Singapore, Singapore (IATA)
24 - 28 November, 2025
Register before May 24, 2025 to take advantage of the 25% Early Bird discount (only for payment by credit card or ICH). The price below includes this discount. Terms apply
We recommend that you register by 03 Nov

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Class no: 230505
English
USD 1,755
USD 2,258
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USD 2,509

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Aviation Security Management - Advanced (classroom)

South Africa, Johannesburg (ATNS-RTP)
16 - 20 March, 2026
We recommend that you register by 22 Feb

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Class no: 246702
English
USD 2,340
USD 3,010
Regular*
USD 3,345

Registration

This class is offered in cooperation with ATNS Aviation Training Academy (ATNS).
A regional price applies to residents of Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Please refer to ATNS for the final price.

Aviation Training Academy (ATNS)
O.R. Tambo International Airport
Gate 14 Operation Complex,
Bonaero Drive, Bonaero Park
Kempton Park, 1622
South Africa

For more information please contact Pearl Motloung, S.A. Course Coordinato

  • E-mail: PearlMo@atns.co.za
  • Tel: +27 (011) 570 0400
  • Fax: +27 (011) 607 1454 / (011) 395 3347

You may also register on the ANTS website:

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What you will learn

Upon completing this course you will be able to:

  • Explain the mission statement and purpose of the security unit and the processes you are in charge of within the organization and industry
  • Discuss the connection between aviation security and profit, cost, revenue and additional business goals and objectives that allow the business and AVSEC to gain new insights into advanced methodologies and branding opportunities
  • Improve AVSEC contractors’ and project management tools while gaining new external focus to develop advanced tools and work concepts
  • Improve human capital management while obtaining new QA and QC tools and mechanisms to confront current challenges, including the insider threat
  • Practice risk analysis and management directly related to relevant aviation challenges and threats

Course content

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

  • Security fundamentals and the adaptation to current threats
  • The development of aviation security (AVSEC)
  • Towards better risk management
  • Project management
  • The human capital and the insider threat
  • Security facilitation
  • Multi-layered approach and Security Management Systems (SeMS)
  • The aviation security business - the challenges and the cost
  • QA and QC in AVSEC

Activities

  • Multiple surveys, group discussions, and group collaborations are embedded throughout the entire week
  • Participants will design a full security program using the final exercises
  • Two micro exercises will support the evolution of the course topics

Who should attend

This course is recommended for:

  • Managers from airports and airlines
  • Managers from aviation supply chain stakeholders
  • Civil aviation authorities
  • Police and border control authorities
  • Transport administration representatives

Certificate awarded

An IATA 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 participant obtaining a grade of 90% or higher.

My accountable manager recommended this course to broaden my understanding of my role. I’ve learned a lot from others' perspectives, which will benefit my organization.

- George Scott , April 15, 2024

I’m pursuing the IATA Security Management Certification to deepen my understanding of the security landscape and enhance my performance in my current role.

- Stacey-Cymone Aqui , April 15, 2024

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