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.


Use the filters to find courses and diplomas that will help you get ahead in your career

Found 558 courses and diplomas

Classroom.svg Classroom

Airport Total Quality Management and Customer Service

Learn how to develop a TQM strategy and quality culture that achieves organizational effectiveness across all airport operations.

Diploma.svg Diploma

Airside Operations Excellence Diploma

Excel in airside operations with the IATA Airside Operations Excellence Diploma. Gain hands-on skills in ramp handling, safety, team leadership, and operational efficiency to lead in ground operations.

VirtualClassroom.svg Virtual classroom

Airside Safety Management & Compliance

This course will demonstrate how to align with the latest regulations and best practices, providing detailed explanations on the role of airside safety in the Safety Management System (SMS).

Classroom.svg Classroom

Airside Safety Management & Compliance

This course will demonstrate how to align with the latest regulations and best practices, providing detailed explanations on the role of airside safety in the Safety Management System (SMS).

VirtualClassroom.svg Virtual classroom

Airspace Security and Risk Assessment

IATA’s Airspace Security and Risk Assessment course focuses on managing airspace risks in civil aviation, particularly over or near conflict zones.

Classroom.svg Classroom

Airspace Security and Risk Assessment

IATA’s Airspace Security and Risk Assessment course focuses on managing airspace risks in civil aviation, particularly over or near conflict zones.

PartnerTaught.svg Self-study

Assisting Travelers with Special Needs

Identify customers who may have special travel needs and require non-emergency special services, support or accommodation from suppliers

VirtualClassroom.svg Virtual classroom

Audit, Quality and Risk Management for Temperature Controlled Cargo

A standard internal audit process you can immediately apply within your business to ensure compliance with common regulations and quality standards.

  • Español
  • English
  • Français
  • Português
  • 中文
Classroom.svg Classroom

Audit, Quality and Risk Management for Temperature Controlled Cargo

This course provides a standard internal audit process you can immediately apply within your business to ensure compliance with common regulations and quality standards.

  • Español
  • English
  • Français
  • Português
  • 中文
Classroom.svg Classroom

Auditing in Aviation – University of St. Gallen

IATA’s Auditing in Aviation – University of St. Gallen course deals with compliance, the basic regulations and how to install efficient internal auditing processes.

Classroom.svg Classroom

Aviation and the Environment

Be up-to-date on aviation environmental issues and their management, with a special emphasis on new technology, improved operations and modernized methods of airspace and airport management.

VirtualClassroom.svg Virtual classroom

Aviation and the Environment

Be up-to-date on aviation environmental issues and their management, with a special emphasis on new technology, improved operations and modernized methods of airspace and airport management.

VirtualClassroom.svg Virtual classroom

Aviation Cyber Security

This course will help your organization determine where to start in what can seem like a never-ending effort to protect your information and systems.

Classroom.svg Classroom

Aviation Cyber Security

This course will help your organization determine where to start in what can seem like a never-ending effort to protect your information and systems.

Classroom.svg Classroom

Aviation Cyber Security Audit and Inspection

Industry-wide skills on audit requirements to carry out quality control of both airline and other aviation-related cyber security policies and processes.