Advanced Safety Management Systems (SMS) in Civil Aviation (LIVE virtual classroom)

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Did you know that in the past 5 years, 58 participants from 25 countries have taken this course with IATA?

About the course

4-day (16 hours) LIVE classroom course

IATA Advanced Safety Management Systems (SMS) in Civil Aviation aviation training course

Developed and delivered in collaboration with the industry, this course builds on the existing knowledge and expertise of every participant. The curriculum examines safety management concepts from a holistic point of view, supporting an in-depth understanding of factors that influence safety outcomes in an organization. Through case studies and group discussions, you will utilize critical thinking to form defensible safety positions. Additionally, you will be introduced to emerging safety management concepts that will shape Safety Management Systems (SMS) in the coming years.

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Course Code: TCVG-30-VC

Course format

  • The live sessions of this virtual classroom course are delivered by an official IATA Instructor.
  • The course will take you approximately 16 hours to complete and be held over 4 consecutive days.
  • There will be 1 live interactive virtual classroom session per day, each session will be 240 minutes. Additional time is required for 2 assignments, and a virtual follow-up meeting 3 months after the course.
  • 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

  • Participants should have a strong working knowledge of the SMS framework; extensive experience managing Safety within an organization; and will be required to complete a pre-course questionnaire.
  • Recommended level is Intermediate and Advanced.
  • 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 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’.

Next class

Advanced Safety Management Systems (SMS) in Civil Aviation (LIVE virtual classroom)

Virtual Session Asia (IATA)
26 - 29 May, 2025
Register before Nov 26, 2024 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 12 May
Find out more about our Early Bird Terms.
All prices are before tax and include applicable discounts.
Class no: 229978
English
USD 1,302
USD 1,674
Regular
USD 1,860

Advanced Safety Management Systems (SMS) in Civil Aviation (LIVE virtual classroom)

Türkiye, Istanbul (TKAA-RTP)
26 - 29 May, 2025
Please register by 04 May
Find out more about our Early Bird Terms.
All prices are before tax and include applicable discounts.
Class no: 227044
English
USD 1,736
USD 2,232
Regular
USD 2,480

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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Advanced Safety Management Systems (SMS) in Civil Aviation (LIVE virtual classroom)

Virtual Session Americas (IATA)
23 - 26 June, 2025
Register before Dec 23, 2024 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 09 Jun
Find out more about our Early Bird Terms.
All prices are before tax and include applicable discounts.
Class no: 229846
English
USD 1,302
USD 1,674
Regular
USD 1,860

Advanced Safety Management Systems (SMS) in Civil Aviation (LIVE virtual classroom)

Virtual Session EMEA (IATA)
11 - 14 August, 2025
Register before Feb 11, 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 28 Jul
Find out more about our Early Bird Terms.
All prices are before tax and include applicable discounts.
Class no: 230284
English
USD 1,302
USD 1,674
Regular
USD 1,860

What you will learn

Upon completion of this course you will be able to:

  • Apply your knowledge to assess an SMS to identify areas of excellence and improvements
  • Formulate actions and assess the potential impact of safety related issues for an organization
  • Appraise the organizational context when considering safety improvements
  • Create defensible safety positions to support corporate decision-making, while reducing safety risk
  • Develop and implement actions to strengthen key safety culture drivers supporting the continuous improvement of an organizations' safety performance
  • Differentiate contrasting leadership styles and their influence in implementation and ongoing effectiveness of safety initiatives

Course content

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

  • Safety Culture and its drivers in an organization
  • Safety Leadership and its role in enabling effective safety management
  • SMS Key Appointments, Structures and Committees
  • Safety Data and Safety Information – assessment, use and protection
  • Facilitating informed decision-making through Safety Risk Assessments Evolution of Safety Management

Who should attend

This course is recommended for:

  • Airlines
  • Ground Service Providers
  • Air Navigation Service Providers
  • Airports
  • Manufacturers

Certificate awarded

An IATA Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 70% 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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