Air Cargo Diploma (self-study)

About the diploma

4 courses to be completed in 3 years

IATA Air Cargo Diploma aviation training course

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.

Diploma code: DIPL-44

What you will learn

By earning this diploma you will be able to:

Apply the cargo rating principles
Apply the processes involved in shipping dangerous goods
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 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
Dangerous goods classification, packing, marking, labelling, and documentation requirements
IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations for cargo agents and freight forwarders

Who should attend

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

Registration

Candidates must complete 3 Required courses and 1 Elective course within three years.

A passing mark of 60% is required on all assignments and exams. A special distinction is awarded to candidates who obtain a distinction in all, or all but one, of all course exams and assignments that make up this Diploma.

How to obtain your diploma

Complete all 3 Required and 1 selected Elective course that make up the Diploma, within 3 years.
Please contact us on our Customer Portal to request your diploma, stating the title of the diploma you are applying for and the list of courses you completed for that diploma.
IATA Training will issue your diploma upon verification of your eligibility.

To receive the diploma candidates must complete

3 Required courses
1 Elective courses

Required courses

Air Cargo Advanced Marketing course (partner-taught or self-study)

This course uses our expertise to provide knowledge on cargo rating principles and Air Waybill completion, as well as basic marketing procedures.

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

Learn about basic IATA cargo rules and procedures, how freight forwarders and airline cargo units operate, plus much more.

Cargo Supply Chain and Transport Modes course (partner-taught or self-study)

Improve your knowledge regarding supply chain management, logistics and different modes of transport.

English
中文

Elective courses

Cargo Security Awareness (partner-taught or self-study)

Build your awareness in air cargo security regulations and the basic principles of security enforcement in the cargo environment.

Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for Cabin Crew Members (e-learning)

Ensure that you are competent to perform your job function in compliance with the provisions of IATA's DGR - section 1.5 and in accordance with function 7.9 in IATA's 'Dangerous Goods Training Guidance'.

Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for Flight Crew Members (e-learning)

Ensure that you are competent to perform your job function in compliance with the provisions of IATA's DGR - section 1.5 and in accordance with function 7.7 in IATA's 'Dangerous Goods Training Guidance'.

Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for Flight Operations Personnel and Flight Dispatchers (e-learning)

Ensure that you are competent to perform your job function in compliance with the provisions of IATA's DGR - section 1.5 and in accordance with function 7.8 in IATA's 'Dangerous Goods Training Guidance'.

Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for General Cargo Accepting and Processing Personnel (e-learning)

This interactive course will guide you in the tasks and responsibilities in compliance with the provisions of the IATA's DGR - section 1.5 and in accordance with function 7.2 in IATA's 'Dangerous Goods Training Guidance'.

Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for Handling and Loading Personnel (e-learning)

Ensure that you are competent to perform your job function in compliance with the provisions of IATA's DGR - section 1.5 and in accordance with function 7.4 in IATA's 'Dangerous Goods Training Guidance'.

Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for Loadmasters and Load Planners (e-learning)

Ensure that you are competent to perform your job function in compliance with the provisions of IATA's DGR - section 1.5 and in accordance with function 7.6 in IATA's 'Dangerous Goods Training Guidance'.

Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for Passenger Handling Personnel (e-learning)

Ensure that you are competent to perform your job function in compliance with the provisions of the IATA DGR - section 1.5 and in accordance with function 7.5 in IATA's 'Dangerous Goods Training Guidance'.

Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for Security Screening Personnel (e-learning)

Ensure that you are competent to perform your job function in compliance with the provisions of IATA's DGR - section 1.5 and in accordance with function 7.10 in IATA's 'Dangerous Goods Training Guidance'.

Live Animals Regulations (LAR) course (partner-taught or self-study)

Use IATA's Live Animals Regulations manual to ship live animals safely and to comply with industry standards.

English
中文

Air Cargo Diploma (self-study)

Diploma

About the diploma

4 courses to be completed in 3 years

What you will learn

Key topics include:

Who should attend

Registration

How to obtain your diploma

To receive the diploma candidates must complete

Required courses

Air Cargo Advanced Marketing course (partner-taught or self-study)

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

Cargo Supply Chain and Transport Modes course (partner-taught or self-study)

Elective courses

Cargo Security Awareness (partner-taught or self-study)

Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for Cabin Crew Members (e-learning)

Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for Flight Crew Members (e-learning)

Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for Flight Operations Personnel and Flight Dispatchers (e-learning)

Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for General Cargo Accepting and Processing Personnel (e-learning)

Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for Handling and Loading Personnel (e-learning)

Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for Loadmasters and Load Planners (e-learning)

Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for Passenger Handling Personnel (e-learning)

Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for Security Screening Personnel (e-learning)

Live Animals Regulations (LAR) course (partner-taught or self-study)

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Air Cargo Diploma (self-study)

Diploma

About the diploma

4 courses to be completed in 3 years

What you will learn

Key topics include:

Who should attend

Registration

How to obtain your diploma

To receive the diploma candidates must complete

Required courses

Air Cargo Advanced Marketing course (partner-taught or self-study)

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

Cargo Supply Chain and Transport Modes course (partner-taught or self-study)

Elective courses

Cargo Security Awareness (partner-taught or self-study)

Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for Cabin Crew Members (e-learning)

Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for Flight Crew Members (e-learning)

Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for Flight Operations Personnel and Flight Dispatchers (e-learning)

Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for General Cargo Accepting and Processing Personnel (e-learning)

Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for Handling and Loading Personnel (e-learning)

Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for Loadmasters and Load Planners (e-learning)

Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for Passenger Handling Personnel (e-learning)

Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for Security Screening Personnel (e-learning)

Live Animals Regulations (LAR) course (partner-taught or self-study)

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