Dangerous Goods Specialist Diploma

6 courses, to be completed in 3 years

This diploma will provide you with the skills to handle and master all aspects of the Dangerous Goods Regulations. You will be equipped with knowledge of the most current regulations, instruction methodologies and the expertize you need to prepare your organization for an audit or inspection. You will be able to conduct a wide range of dangerous goods training, including instructing a variety of staff engaged in the shipment of goods by air. The regulatory requirements for transporting dangerous goods by air are complex and detailed. The IATA Dangerous Goods Specialist Diploma helps you understand the intricacies of the regulations, allowing you to safely and efficiently handle this special cargo and step beyond the operations to auditing, training and advisory.

Diploma code: DIPL-43

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

• Overcome the technical nature of DGR and gain confidence to handle and process dangerous goods
• Learn the aspects of DGR for wide array of job functions and particular hazards
• Utilize tools to plan and conduct dangerous goods operations effectively
• Gain maximal knowledge on all dangerous goods apsects

This diploma is recommended for:

• Airline, Airport, Handling agents Freight Forwarders involved in air cargo and DG operations
• Dangerous Goods personnel and managers that wishes to enhance their professional scope for training and internal inspectors

• 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.
• This diploma program consists of 4 required courses and 2 elective courses of your choice, all of which must be completed within 3 years.

Please note: Classroom courses and virtual classroom courses (where available) are both accepted as part of this diploma.

Some courses under this program have changed due to the changes according to CBTA; for those having started this program prior to 30 September, 2022 and having completed some courses that were included under required or elective, the courses will still be recognized until the end of 2024.