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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Sustainability Communication Strategies

Learn about the different stages of building a successful sustainability communications strategy for passengers, co-workers or other stakeholders of an airline.

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Sustainability Communication Strategies

Learn about the different stages of building a successful sustainability communications strategy for passengers, co-workers or other stakeholders of an airline.

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Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) - building a long-term sustainable aviation industry

Learn the fundamentals of carbon markets and sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and their essential roles in the future of aviation.

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Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) - building a long-term sustainable aviation industry

Learn the fundamentals of carbon markets and sustainable alternative fuels (SAF) and their essential roles in the future of aviation.

  • Español
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System Wide Information Management (SWIM)

Review the standards, infrastructure, governance and implementation that enable the management and exchange of Air Traffic Management-related information.

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Tax Planning and Compliance for International Airline Professionals

This course will provide you with the insight and knowledge of indirect tax, direct tax, and the tax treatment of flight and cabin crew members.

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Tax Planning and Compliance for International Airline Professionals

This course offers you the combined topics and knowledge of IATA’s courses on indirect tax, direct tax, and the tax treatment of flight and cabin crew members.

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Temperature Controlled Air Cargo Operations for Pharmaceutical Products

Learn the requirements of the healthcare industry for an air cargo logistics service provider, to become a player in the pharmaceutical logistics market.

  • Español
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  • Français
  • 中文
  • Português
  • Pусский
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Temperature Controlled Air Cargo Operations for Pharmaceutical Products

Learn the requirements of the healthcare industry for an air cargo logistics service provider, to become a player in the pharmaceutical logistics market.

  • Español
  • English
  • Français
  • 中文
  • Português
  • Pусский
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Temperature-Controlled Container Operations

This course will bring you up-to-speed on container types and their special operating procedures so you can ensure your equipment and services meet industry requirements.

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Tour Production Diploma (self-study)

This diploma is designed to provide an overview of the travel industry and then sharpen specific skills in the area of tour production, such as, advise your clients on the best tour options, create customized tour packages for niche customers, recommend group and luxury travel options and advise on modes of transportation, accommodation and tours.

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Train the Trainer

Build on your existing instructional skills, giving you multiple opportunities to evaluate and improve the way you design, conduct, and evaluate a training event.

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Train the Trainer

Build on your existing instructional skills, giving you opportunities to evaluate and improve the way you design, conduct, and evaluate a training event

  • Español
  • English
  • Français
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Training Needs Assessment

Learn how to execute an effective training needs assessment so that you can respond more effectively to performance improvement interventions.

  • English
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Training Needs Assessment

Learn about human performance, including assessing needs, work interactions, improvements, techniques, and cultural elements.

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