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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Safety Management Systems (SMS) - Train the Trainer

Learn how to train to improve performance, introduce safer operations, and reduce costs in your airline while ensuring compliance with ICAO SMS requirements.

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Safety Management Systems (SMS) Executive Workshop

Learn how to demystify ICAO/EASA Safety Management Systems.

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Safety Management Systems (SMS) for Airlines

Developed in accordance with ICAO principles, this course helps you fulfill SMS requirements and establish a functional SMS within your operations.

  • English
  • Español
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Safety Management Systems (SMS) for Airlines

Developed in accordance with ICAO principles, this course helps you fulfill SMS requirements and establish a functional SMS within your operations.

  • English
  • Español
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Safety Management Systems (SMS) for Airports

Understand the mandatory requirements for airport/aerodrome Safety Management Systems to ensure compliant operations.

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Safety Management Systems (SMS) for Civil Aviation

This course provides the fundamentals of how to systematically manage safety in civil aviation using the Safety Management System concept developed by ICAO.

  • Español
  • English
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Safety Management Systems (SMS) for Ground Operations - Fundamentals

Get basic understanding of Safety Management Systems (SMS) relevant to ground operations.

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Safety Management Systems (SMS) for Maintenance and Repair Operations

This course reflects the progress in Safety Management System (SMS) practical knowledge as well as conceptual thinking since 2006, both resulting from shared industry experiences.

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Safety Management Systems (SMS) for Maintenance and Repair Operations

This course reflects the progress in Safety Management System (SMS) practical knowledge as well as conceptual thinking since 2006, both resulting from shared industry experiences.

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Safety Management Systems (SMS) for Non-Safety Managers

This course will introduce you to the general principles and concepts of safety and what effective “Safety Management Systems” encompass.

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Safety Management Systems (SMS) Regulatory Workshop

Take on board the key regulatory aspects, safety management principles, and those of accident prevention and related human factors.

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Safety Management Systems Fundamentals

This course will help participants and organizations understand the function, role and importance of developing and implementing a Safety Management System (SMS).

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Safety Performance Indicators

Learn the foundations of Safety Performance Indicators (SPIs), and how to practically develop them, integration of safety objectives, SPIs and safety performance targets.

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Safety Performance Indicators

Learn the foundations of Safety Performance Indicators (SPIs), and how to practically develop them, integration of safety objectives, SPIs and safety performance targets.

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Safety Risk Management

Learn how to improve your operational safety by correctly identifying hazards, providing effective controls to mitigate safety risks, and reducing equipment loss and damage.