Safety Management in Civil Aviation Diploma

4 courses to be completed in 3 years

The IATA Safety Management in Civil Aviation Diploma is a specialized program designed to equip aviation professionals with the essential skills needed to implement ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) and adopt a performance-based, data-driven approach to safety management. Spanning four courses over three years, this diploma allows you to apply strategies from the ICAO Global Aviation Safety Plan and Global Air Navigation Plan to improve both safety and efficiency in air transport operations.

Throughout the program, you will learn how to manage and support Safety Management Systems (SMS), develop and oversee State Safety Programs (SSP), and prepare for audits under ICAO’s Universal Safety Oversight Audit Program. Additionally, the diploma covers the analysis of safety data to identify emerging risks, the management of human factors in aviation, and the development of targeted programs to address infrastructure and safety deficiencies. It also provides strategies to respond to disruptions such as natural disasters and conflicts, promoting a safer global aviation environment.

Ideal for professionals involved in aviation safety, this diploma prepares you to manage safety systems effectively, develop safety strategies, and address safety challenges in both routine operations and crisis situations. Graduates will be well-equipped to drive improvements in safety and operational performance within the aviation industry.



Diploma code: DIPL-11

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

• Put into practice the strategies of the ICAO Global Aviation Safety Plan and the Global Air Navigation Plan
• Improve safety and efficiency by applying the ICAO Standards, Recommended Practices and Procedures (SARPs), manuals and circulars

And, depending on your role:

• Maintain your organization’s Safety Management System (SMS)
• Develop and implement the State Safety Program (SSP) and oversee product and service providers’ SMS
• Be prepared for ICAO under its Universal Safety Oversight Audit Program then benefit from the analysis of safety data to identify existing and emerging risks
• Implement targeted safety programs to address safety and infrastructure deficiencies
• Respond effectively to disruption of the aviation system created by natural disasters, conflicts or other causes
• Discuss and manage human factors in aviation

Key topics

The key topics that are covered during this diploma include:

• State Safety Program (SSP)
• International Standards, Recommended Practices and Procedures (SARPs)
• Safety Management System (SMS)

This diploma is recommended for:

• Experienced managers and operational staff from Civil Aviation Authorities, Air Navigation Service Providers, airlines, airports, manufacturers and maintenance organizations
• Government senior aviation policy makers and advisors
• Executive Managers and Directors General of Civil Aviation Authorities
• Members of Aviation Boards of Directors

How to register

• This diploma program consists of 4 elective courses of your choice, all of which must be completed within 3 years.
• You must choose either the Safety Management Systems (SMS) for ANS Providers course or Safety Management Systems (SMS) for Civil Aviation course, plus 3 additional elective courses, all of which must be completed within 3 years.
• To begin working toward your diploma, go to each 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.