Build confidence and capability in your first aviation role

Develop deeper expertise for your aviation role

What you will gain

  • Clear understanding of aviation operations and processes
  • Familiarity with international regulations and standards
  • Improved job performance and workplace confidence
  • Preparation for advanced or role‑specific training

Who these courses are for

  • Professionals in their first aviation role
  • Career changers entering the aviation industry
  • Junior staff seeking operational understanding 
  • Employees preparing for increased responsibility

Why start with IATA training?

  • Training aligned with global aviation standards
  • Courses developed with industry expertise
  • Certificates recognised across the aviation sector

Training aligned with real operations

Early‑career courses are designed to support professionals who need to understand how their role fits into the wider aviation system. Content is practical, scenario‑based, and aligned with international regulations and industry best practices.


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Found 558 courses and diplomas

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Leadership and Executive Coaching for Aviation Professionals

This program is about improving your managerial skills and transforming you into a Leader Coach equipped to navigate the complexities of modern leadership.

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Leadership and Executive Coaching for Aviation Professionals

This program is about improving your managerial skills and transforming you into a Leader Coach equipped to navigate the complexities of modern leadership.

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Leadership Development - University of St. Gallen

Learn how to answer key questions related to strategic management by applying core elements of the St. Gallen Management Model and the latest research of leadership competencies

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Leading During Turbulent Times - How to Lead and Achieve Results

Focusing on crisis and change management learn to navigate during turbulence, providing you with tools to adapt to change

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Lean Six Sigma in Air Cargo Logistics

An overview of the Lean Six Sigma concept and how it can be applied to the Air Cargo and Logistics industries

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Lean Six Sigma in Air Cargo Logistics

An overview of the Lean Six Sigma concept and how it can be applied to the Air Cargo and Logistics industries

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Lean Six Sigma in Aviation

IATA’s Lean Six Sigma in Aviation course teaches lean methodology, tools for supporting improvement projects, and the application of Lean Six Sigma.

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Lean Six Sigma in Aviation

IATA’s Lean Six Sigma in Aviation course teaches lean methodology, tools for supporting improvement projects, and the application of Lean Six Sigma.

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Legal and Financial Issues for Air Navigation Service Providers

Understand the impact of state rights and obligations, charging policy, facilities financing, management and control on your air navigation services.

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Legal and Financial Issues for Air Navigation Service Providers

Understand the impact of state rights and obligations, charging policy, facilities financing, management and control on your air navigation services.

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Lithium Battery Logistics Safety Management

Explore IATA’s Lithium Battery Safety Regulations (LBSR) and learn how to use the CEIV Lithium Battery audit checklist to ensure the safe transportation and handling of lithium batteries

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Lithium Battery Logistics Safety Management

Explore IATA’s Lithium Battery Safety Regulations (LBSR) and learn how to use the CEIV Lithium Battery audit checklist to ensure the safe transportation and handling of lithium batteries

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Live Animals for Cargo Personnel

Learn how to comply with standards and international welfare regulations such as the IATA Live Animals Regulations (LAR)

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  • Español
  • 中文
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Live Animals for Passenger Handling Personnel

Learn how to comply with standards and international welfare regulations when shipping or accepting live animals for air transportation

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Live Animals Regulations (LAR) course with LAR Manual

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

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