Network Development and Management Diploma

5 courses to be completed in 3 years

This diploma provides the basis and practical know-how to effectively develop the skills required to achieve key commercial objectives. It comprises 3 required courses in network fleet and schedule planning, route forecasting and development, and airport slot management and coordination, as well as e-learning in aviation law fundamentals, all of which are designed to equip current and future network development and management professionals with the necessary tool-kit to make effective network decisions and contribute to the growth and profitability of their airlines. Depending on your intended specialization track, the diploma also offers an elective course in areas of airline business foundation, leading cost management strategies and aviation law for route network development.

Network design and management is one of the most critical areas of running a successful and profitable airline. It has a significant effect on almost all other areas of airline management, ranging from commercial sustainability (profitability, market share, route selection, customer proposition) to operational design (crew planning, aircraft maintenance, catering and third party services). Network development and management professionals have a special role in the organizational structure of every airline and require a wide-ranging skill-set and in-depth understanding of several commercial, regulatory and operational aspects of the aviation industry. Several leading C-suite executives in today’s airline industry have at some point in careers held positions in network development and management departments.



Course code: DIPL-122

Upon completion of this diploma you will be able to:

• Discuss the role of network management in airline business management and growth
• Relate the various business models for network design and match demand with supply
• Evaluate impact of aircraft and schedule choice on route profitability and understand route forecasting
• Distinguish various operational and infrastructure constraints and understand slot coordination needs
• Describe bilateral agreements, route rights and other regulatory aspects influencing network design
• Implement successful network strategies and tactics to maximize profitability and market share

Key topics

The key topics that are covered during this diploma include:

• Network strategies and optimization
• Supply and demand right-sizing
• Strategic and operational analysis
• Regulatory framework and route rights
• Operational/infrastructure constraints
• Competitor and market analysis

This diploma is recommended for:

• Network, Fleet and Schedule Planning Personnel including slot managers
• Airline relationship management personnel from airports
• Airline procurement personnel dealing with airport agreements
• Airline FP&A personnel who deal with forecasting and capacity management

How to register

• This diploma program consists of 4 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.
• Virtual classroom courses (when available for a specific course) are also recognized and accepted toward the completion of this 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.