Cargo Introductory course (partner-taught or self-study)

PARTNER-TAUGHT OR SELF-STUDY

Did you know that in the past 3 years, 8417 participants from 104 countries have taken this course with IATA?

About the course

With over 52 million tons of cargo shipped annually, the air cargo industry is the place to be. Prepare yourself to work in the industry with this comprehensive course. You will learn about basic IATA cargo rules and procedures, how freight forwarders and airline cargo units operate, plus much more.

This course is mandated for IATA Cargo Agents in accordance with the IATA Cargo Agency Resolutions.

Course code: TCGP-11

Course format

• This course is available in printed and e-book format.
• This course requires approximately 160-200 hours of study to be completed in 12 months from the purchase date (enrollment validity). After the enrollment validity expires, the users will not have access to the course content and will not be able to take the exam.
• Student performance will be based on an examination. Please refer to the Exam Information below for more details.

Enrol at an Authorized Training Center to study these materials with the help of a local trainer, or alternatively you can choose to study these materials on your own.

Registration information

If you are ordering printed materials that will require shipping, please check the shipping fees and applicable taxes.

Important: Please note that if you are purchasing courses for more than one person, you must create a User Account for each individual. Registration and payment must be done through each User Account. You cannot use one User Account to purchase courses for multiple individuals. However, you may pay for multiple individuals by one credit card or bank transfer through each individual’s User Account. If you pay by bank transfer, please attach a copy of the bank transfer issued by the sender’s bank to each individual’s order. If you are a company wishing to purchase courses for 10 or more employees, please Contact Us for more information on how to register multiple users.

What you will learn

Upon completing this course you will have the skills to:

• Guide clients on the IATA rules and procedures for air freight shipments
• Arrange air cargo shipments in accordance with IATA rules and procedures
• Apply published rates and charges for air cargo shipments
• Complete air waybills accurately
• Prepare shipments ready for carriage

Course content

• Operations at cargo agencies, airlines, and freight forwarders
• Air cargo acceptance basic rating principles
• Air waybill completion
• Industry terminology and abbreviations
• IATA geography, TACT, and other cargo manuals

Who should attend

This course is recommended for:

• Newcomers to the industry
• Cargo agent and air freight forwarder sales and marketing staff
• Airline and manufacturer sales, reservations, and acceptance staff
• Junior-level managers at cargo agents, airlines, and manufacturers

Certificate awarded

An IATA Diploma is awarded to participants successfully passing the final exam.

Exam information

Please read the General Information on Partner-taught / Self-study exams, and check the Course Edition List for Exams when booking your exam.

• Exam Method: Online exam with remote supervision
• Exam Format: Multiple Choice questions, Closed Text Book, the TACT Training Edition is required during the exam.
• Number of questions: 100
• Time Allowance: 3 hours
• Passing Grade: 60% correct answers
• Distinction Grade: 90% correct answers
• Number of exam attempts: 2

This course is a step toward earning an IATA Diploma

Diploma

Air Cargo Diploma (self-study)

This diploma will give you a well-rounded introduction to today’s complex air cargo industry, helping you get a head start in your career at an airline, freight forwarder or ground handling company. You will learn about the key stakeholders in the air cargo supply chain, how they operate, and the skill sets you need to stand out as a desirable candidate.

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Diploma

Special Cargo Handling Diploma (Self-study)

Develop a solid foundation for your cargo career by gaining knowledge and skills to accept and handle special cargo products such as dangerous goods, live animals and pharmaceuticals

• English