Air Cargo Diploma (self-study)

4 courses to be completed in 3 years

The IATA Air Cargo Diploma is a flexible, in-depth training program that provides a solid foundation in the fast-paced world of air cargo. Comprising four courses to be completed over three years, this diploma is ideal for those looking to launch or advance their careers in air cargo, freight forwarding, or ground handling. Through this self-paced program, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of the core principles of air cargo operations, including cargo rating, and the specific requirements of shippers and consignees. You’ll learn to develop efficient transportation services tailored to customer needs and discover how to market these services effectively to clients and business partners.

The program covers essential topics like cargo agency operations, freight forwarding procedures, and airline operations. You will also dive into cargo rating principles, currency regulations, and mastering air waybill documentation. Designed for newcomers to the air cargo industry, junior management in airlines and freight forwarding, as well as sales and marketing staff in cargo agencies, this diploma provides you with the practical skills and knowledge needed to excel in the industry. Whether you're just starting out or looking to enhance your expertise in cargo marketing and logistics, this program will prepare you for success in one of the world's most dynamic and rapidly evolving sectors.



Diploma code: DIPL-44

Upon completion of this diploma, you will be able to:

• Apply the cargo rating principles
• Apply the processes involved in shipping goods using air cargo as the transport mode
• Identify the needs of the shipper and the consignee
• Develop an efficient and reliable transportation service that can be sold at an attractive price
• Market cargo services to business partners and clients

Key topics

The key topics that are covered during this diploma include:

• Cargo agency, airline operator, and freight forwarder operations
• Cargo rating principles and currency regulations: conversion rates, rounding off procedures and construction rates
• Combination of mixed consignments, rates and charges, declaration of the goods and Air Waybill completion

This diploma is recommended for:

• Newcomers to the air cargo and freight forwarding industry
• Cargo agent and air freight forwarder sales and marketing staff
• Airline and manufacturer reservations and acceptance staff
• Cargo agent, freight forwarder and airline junior management

How to register

• This diploma program consists of 3 required courses and 1 elective course of your choice, all of which must be completed within 3 years.
• To begin working toward your diploma, go to each required and elective course page and register individually. You must complete all selected courses to be eligible for the diploma.

How to obtain your diploma

As you complete each course, it will be added to your training history found under My Training << Learn status << Completed. Once all the necessary courses are successfully completed, your diploma will be awarded and made available for download from your training profile.