Security Management Systems - SeMS (LIVE virtual classroom)
Did you know that in the past 5 years, 677 participants from 88 countries have taken this course with IATA?
About the course
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
Please verify your hardware, software and network to support your upcoming course with IATA Training.
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
To arrange in-house training for your company: Complete the in-house training request form or contact the salesperson 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’.
5 additional classes are scheduled
Virtual Session Asia (IATA)
22 - 25 May, 2023
Register before 19 Feb, 2023 to take advantage of the 20% Early Bird discount (only for payment by credit card or ICH)*. The price below includes this discount. *Terms apply.
Please register by 08 May
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All prices are before tax and include applicable discounts.
Class no: 172740
English
Virtual Session EMEA (IATA)
12 - 15 June, 2023
Register before 12 Mar, 2023 to take advantage of the 20% Early Bird discount (only for payment by credit card or ICH)*. The price below includes this discount. *Terms apply.
Please register by 29 May
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All prices are before tax and include applicable discounts.
Class no: 172955
English
Virtual Session EMEA (IATA)
2 - 5 October, 2023
Register before 02 Jul, 2023 to take advantage of the 20% Early Bird discount (only for payment by credit card or ICH)*. The price below includes this discount. *Terms apply.
Please register by 18 Sep
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All prices are before tax and include applicable discounts.
Class no: 172956
English
Virtual Session Asia (IATA)
6 - 9 November, 2023
Register before 06 Aug, 2023 to take advantage of the 20% Early Bird discount (only for payment by credit card or ICH)*. The price below includes this discount. *Terms apply.
Please register by 23 Oct
Find out more about our Early Bird Terms.
All prices are before tax and include applicable discounts.
Class no: 172741
English
What you will learn
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
Course content
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
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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)
Who should attend
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
Certificate awarded
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.