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About the course

5-day (40 hours) classroom course

IATA Security Management Systems - SeMS aviation training 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.

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Course Code: TSCS-18

Course format

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

In-house training

To arrange in-house training for your company, please complete the in-house training request form or contact the Training Specialist in your region.

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Security Management Systems - SeMS (classroom)

Italy, Milan (PRO-HST)
10 - 14 March, 2025
Register before Feb 17, 2025 to take advantage of the USD100 Early Bird discount. The price below includes this discount.
Please register by 16 Feb
Find out more about our Early Bird Terms.
All prices are before tax and include applicable discounts.
Class no: 236160
English
USD 2,240
USD 2,910
Regular
USD 3,245

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Security Management Systems - SeMS (classroom)

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi (IATA)
24 - 28 March, 2025
Register before Dec 24, 2024 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 03 Mar
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All prices are before tax and include applicable discounts.
Class no: 229726
English
USD 1,872
USD 2,408
Regular
USD 2,676

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Security Management Systems - SeMS (classroom)

Canada, Montreal (IATA, ACCET Accredited)
26 - 30 May, 2025
Register before Feb 26, 2025 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 05 May
Find out more about our Early Bird Terms.
All prices are before tax and include applicable discounts.
Class no: 229546
English
USD 1,872
USD 2,408
Regular
USD 2,676

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Accett

Please check if you are eligible to travel to Canada before you complete your registration.

Visas
Visa-exempt foreign nationals who fly to or transit through Canada will need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). Exceptions include U.S. citizens and travelers with a valid visa. Do you need an eTA? Apply for your eTA (a CAD 7 fee applies). Please note that travelers or if you are booking for someone else, are responsible to request their visas through varying designated channels (consulates and/ or third party companies) in due time.

Discounts
A regional course fee (15% discount) is applied to course participants residing in Canada who attend classes at the Montreal Training Center. To claim the discount, enter YMQ-LOCAL in the promotional code field during your registration. The discount will be deducted automatically from the course price. These regional discounts will be applied in addition to any qualifying early bird promotion.

Taxes
As per the detailed procedure on our tax page, non-Canadian residents do not pay sales taxes if they advise us prior to their purchase.

Security Management Systems - SeMS (classroom)

Belgium, Brussels (IATA)
7 - 11 July, 2025
Register before Jan 07, 2025 to take advantage of the 25% Early Bird discount (only for payment by credit card or ICH)*. The price below includes this discount. *Terms apply
Please register by 16 Jun
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All prices are before tax and include applicable discounts.
Class no: 229449
English
USD 1,755
USD 2,258
Regular
USD 2,509

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Security Management Systems - SeMS (classroom)

Switzerland, Geneva (IATA)
4 - 8 August, 2025
Register before Feb 04, 2025 to take advantage of the 25% Early Bird discount (only for payment by credit card or ICH)*. The price below includes this discount. *Terms apply
Please register by 14 Jul
Find out more about our Early Bird Terms.
All prices are before tax and include applicable discounts.
Class no: 230267
English
USD 1,755
USD 2,258
Regular
USD 2,509

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Security Management Systems - SeMS (classroom)

Hong Kong SAR, China (IATA)
25 - 29 August, 2025
Register before Feb 25, 2025 to take advantage of the 25% Early Bird discount (only for payment by credit card or ICH)*. The price below includes this discount. *Terms apply
Please register by 04 Aug
Find out more about our Early Bird Terms.
All prices are before tax and include applicable discounts.
Class no: 230658
English
USD 1,755
USD 2,258
Regular
USD 2,509

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For Hong Kong residents in full-time employment in the aviation sector
IATA is constantly striving to make aviation training as accessible as possible, and so we have collaborated with the Professional Training and Examination Refund Scheme (ProTERS), which offers refunds for approved courses/exams taken from July 2023 to June 2026. Successful applicants can receive an 80% refund, up to a maximum of HK$30,000 or the course/exam cost, whichever is lower. Find out more

Security Management Systems - SeMS (classroom)

Netherlands, Amsterdam (IATA)
1 - 5 September, 2025
Register before Mar 01, 2025 to take advantage of the 25% Early Bird discount (only for payment by credit card or ICH)*. The price below includes this discount. *Terms apply
Please register by 11 Aug
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All prices are before tax and include applicable discounts.
Class no: 229596
English
USD 1,755
USD 2,258
Regular
USD 2,509

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Security Management Systems - SeMS (classroom)

Türkiye, Istanbul (TKAA-RTP)
6 - 10 October, 2025
Please register by 14 Sep
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All prices are before tax and include applicable discounts.
Class no: 226879
English
USD 2,340
USD 3,010
Regular
USD 3,345

Registration


This class is offered in cooperation with Turkish Airlines Aviation Academy (TKAA).
A regional price applies to residents of Türkiye. Please refer to TKAA for the final price.

Turkish Airlines Aviation Academy (TKAA)
Ataturk Airport; Gate B 34149 Yesilkoy
Istanbul
Türkiye

For more information please contact:

You may also register on the Turkish Airlines Aviation Academy (TAA) website:

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Security Management Systems - SeMS (classroom)

China, Beijing (IATA)
10 - 14 November, 2025
Register before May 10, 2025 to take advantage of the 25% Early Bird discount (only for payment by credit card or ICH)*. The price below includes this discount. *Terms apply
Please register by 20 Oct
Find out more about our Early Bird Terms.
All prices are before tax and include applicable discounts.
Class no: 229471
English
USD 1,755
USD 2,258
Regular
USD 2,509

Please note that prices DO NOT include the 6% Chinese VAT. The VAT must be paid additionally if applicable to your registration.

Find out more about our IATA Training Center in Beijing, including details about the Training Center, a map to help you find it, and a schedule of all the upcoming courses being held in Beijing.

Security Management Systems - SeMS (classroom)

United States, Miami (IATA, ACCET Accredited)
17 - 21 November, 2025
Register before May 17, 2025 to take advantage of the 25% Early Bird discount (only for payment by credit card or ICH)*. The price below includes this discount. *Terms apply
Please register by 27 Oct
Find out more about our Early Bird Terms.
All prices are before tax and include applicable discounts.
Class no: 229832
English
USD 1,755
USD 2,258
Regular
USD 2,509

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Accett

Security Management Systems - SeMS (classroom)

Singapore, Singapore (IATA)
8 - 12 December, 2025
Register before Jun 08, 2025 to take advantage of the 25% Early Bird discount (only for payment by credit card or ICH)*. The price below includes this discount. *Terms apply
Please register by 17 Nov
Find out more about our Early Bird Terms.
All prices are before tax and include applicable discounts.
Class no: 230630
English
USD 1,755
USD 2,258
Regular
USD 2,509

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What you will learn

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

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
    • 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.

Who should attend

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

Certificate awarded

An IATA Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 80% or higher on all exercises and exams. A special distinction is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 90% or higher.

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