Security Management Systems - SeMS

4-day (20 hours) LIVE virtual classroom course

The Security Management System (SeMS) is the element of corporate management responsibility that sets out a company's security policies and its intent to manage security as an integral part of its overall business. Once implemented, a SeMS becomes woven into the fabric of the organization and becomes part of its culture, enhancing the main pillars of SeMS within your organization: Accountability, Assurance, Culture and Support. Discover the key elements of IATA’s SeMS initiative and its implementation strategies to elevate your organization beyond regulatory compliance, strengthening overall security through continuous monitoring, improvement, and enhanced cooperation and communication. This course provides a structured approach to security process implementation in accordance with IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) requirements. In daily classroom exercises, you will begin building a performance-based SeMS that produces measurable and auditable results.

Course Code: SEC014VCEN01

Course format

• The live sessions of this virtual classroom course are delivered by an official IATA Instructor.
• The course will take you approximately 20 hours to complete and be held over 4 consecutive days.
• There will be 2 live interactive virtual classroom sessions per day, each session will be 150 minutes.
• The live sessions will require your participation, with multiple Q&A sessions and additional time spent on self-study material including projects, research, additional reading and videos.
• Student performance will be based on an assessment.

Technical requirements

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Prerequisites

• Recommended level is Entry-level and Intermediate.
• The recommended level of language proficiency is ICAO Operational Level 4 for courses in English or the equivalent level for other languages.

How to register

• When you click the Register button, you will be directed to log in to your Training Account. Please have your login details ready.
• Register early and save up to 25% at our Training Centers! Please read the Terms and Conditions for the early bird discount. The discount will be calculated at the time of payment.

To arrange in-house training for your company: Complete the in-house training request form or contact the B2B Training Specialist in your region.

Virtual venues

We schedule our virtual classroom courses through one of 3 virtual venues, each in a different time zone for your convenience. For more information, please visit our page on virtual classroom timing or contact our Customer Portal. 

Please check the exact schedule of each class below (View more details) and click ‘Register’.

Upon completing this course, you will be able to:

• Discuss the structure and components of the SeMS
• Plan an organizational structure in terms of security responsibilities
• Integrate SeMS procedures into your operations
• Build awareness and security-oriented culture throughout your organization

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

• SeMS
  • Management systems overview
  • IATA's SeMS initiative
  • Core elements of SeMS
• Management
  • Building a security structure within your organization
  • Contingency planning
  • Security threat assessment
  • Risk management
  • Human factors
• Quality
  • Quality control
  • Quality assurance of SeMS
  • IOSA compliancy

Supporting materials

Each participant will receive a complimentary copy of the latest IATA Security Management System (SeMS) Manual in e-book format. It is an indispensable field publication that you will refer to throughout this course and in your day-to-day duties.

This course is recommended for:

• Security Managers in the aviation domain
• Civil aviation authority representatives
• Airline Managers
• Airport Managers
• Law Enforcement and other government personnel

An IATA Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 80% or higher on an assessment. A special distinction is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 90% or higher.