Passenger Data Exchange Programs (API/PNR) (LIVE virtual classroom)

Did you know that in the past 5 years, 71 participants from 7 countries have taken this course with IATA?

3-day (12 hours) LIVE virtual classroom course

Learn about Advanced Passenger Information (API), Interactive API (IAPI) and Passenger Name Record (PNR) data, as well as the many standards currently used to transmit them. Building on the API-PNR Toolkit, practical exercises will help you understand the steps to building a data program in alignment with international standards. Review existing legal requirements related to API and PNR. Passenger data has become a central piece of the facilitation puzzle, as an increasing number of governments require API-PNR data using multiple transmission standards. ICAO, IATA and the WCO have developed a global framework and international standard for transmitting passenger data. When implemented, this framework will bring value to what is currently a costly process for all parties involved. Airlines, regulators, and airports can benefit from this opportunity to work together toward a solution for information sharing. A common data program will enhance the effectiveness of national border control and improve security throughout the industry. Review how passenger data programs can be integrated into smarter border controls and seamless journey initiatives.

Course Code: TSCS-58-VC

Course format

• The live sessions of this virtual classroom course are delivered by an official IATA Instructor.
• The course will take you approximately 12 hours to complete and be held over 3 consecutive days.
• There will be 2 live interactive virtual classroom sessions per day, each session will be 120 minutes.
• The live sessions will require your participation, with multiple Q&A sessions and additional time spent on self-study material including projects, research, additional reading and videos.
• Student performance will be based on an assessment.

Technical requirements

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Prerequisites

• Recommended level is Intermediate.
• The recommended level of language proficiency is ICAO Operational Level 4 for courses in English or the equivalent level for other languages.

How to register

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Virtual venues

We schedule our virtual classroom courses through one of 3 virtual venues, each in a different time zone for your convenience. For more information, please visit our page on virtual classroom timing or contact our Customer Portal.

Please check the exact schedule of each class below (View more details) and click ‘Register’.

Upon completing this course you will be able to:

• Compare the common and divergent characteristics of today’s data exchange systems
• Outline the processes that can support and strengthen industry security and national border control capabilities
• Describe the regulatory foundation for these systems and their constraints
• Recognize agreed data elements and data transmission standards
• Incorporate passenger data exchange into your country’s national security and facilitation program

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

• Passenger data definitions
• API, IAPI, PNR and their characteristics
• Data elements and where they can be found
• Data transmission methods
• Messaging standards
• Regulatory constraints

This course is recommended for border control, passenger facilitation and security staff at:

• Government/border control offices
• Airlines
• Airports
• IT service providers

An IATA Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 70% or higher on an assessment. A special distinction is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 90% or higher.