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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Transport of Pharma Products and Vaccines by Air

Learn about product and transport process temperature ranges, packaging technologies, key risk factors and critical control points in pharma handling process.

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Transport of Radioactive Materials by Air

Acquire the skills and knowledge to pack and ship radioactive materials by air in compliance with regulatory requirements

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Travel Agency Fees: A Professional Approach

Learn best practices in implementing or setting of agency fees, the types of fees collected by travel agencies, and best to communicate them.

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Travel and Tourism Consultant Diploma

Study popular tourism destinations and improve your sales skills to successfully advise your clients on the best travel options.

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Travel and Tourism Consultant Diploma (self-study)

Study popular tourism destinations and improve your sales skills to successfully advise your clients on the best travel options.

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Travel and Tourism Consultant Diploma for the Leadership & Management Training Program

Study popular tourism destinations and improve your sales skills to successfully advise your clients on the best travel options

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Travel Document and Entry Requirement Checks

Learn the skills and tools used to identify forged documents and potentially disruptive passengers

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Travel Operations Diploma (self-study)

An overview of the travel industry and sharpens specific skills in the area of travel operations, such as, interpreting fares, providing best fare quotes to customers, advice on travel formalities, using a Global Distribution System to make and maintain reservations, effectively using e-commerce principles to increase customer base and retain customer loyalty. 

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Travel Sales and Operations Diploma (self-study)

Demonstrate that you have gained complete essential competencies to be a successful travel agent or travel agency manager with the IATA Travel Sales and Operations Diploma.

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State Safety Program (SSP) Implementation

Develop, implement and maintain a State Safety Program (SSP) in compliance with the relevant ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs)

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ULD Management

Unit Load Device (ULD) management training, including additionally the legal, technical and purchasing requirements for ULD

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ULD Operations

This comprehensive course covers all operational topics required for category 3 staff.

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ULD Train the Trainer

Enhance your skills as a Unit Load Device (ULD) instructor with the latest teaching methods.

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ULD Train the Trainer

Enhance your skills as a Unit Load Device (ULD) instructor with the latest teaching methods.

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Understanding NDC Architecture

An introduction to NDC with terminology, concepts, API schemas for shopping and order management, and airline reference architecture