Security Management Systems - SeMS (LIVE virtual classroom)

Did you know that in the past 5 years, 281 participants from 55 countries have taken this course with IATA?

4-day (18 hours) LIVE virtual classroom course

Learn the essentials of IATA’s SeMS initiative and how it can make your organization IOSA compliant. 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: TSCS-18-VC

Course format

• The live sessions of this virtual classroom course are delivered by an official IATA Instructor.
• The course will take you approximately 18 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 120 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:

• Relate 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

Other Related Resources

View the latest significant changes of the IATA Security Management Systems Manual (SeMS)

This course is recommended for all staff with Avsec responsibilities, including:

• Experienced screening staff
• 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.