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Self-study courses enable you to focus on what matters most to you, with the choice to study either on your own or with the help of an Instructor at an IATA Authorized Training Center. The courses on offer are specifically designed to facilitate entry to the industry in a number of sectors. They are comprehensive, requiring 30-45 hours of study for most courses, putting you at the forefront of your chosen career. Some courses can be longer in terms of suggested study hours.

Course material is available in either e-book or e-learning format, and all self-study examinations are taken online. Each successful candidate will earn an IATA Certificate or Award, depending on the course selected and exam format.

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Cargo Claims and Complaint Handling

This course will provide you with the knowledge of the current crucial legal aspects of carriage of cargo by air for all industry stakeholders who are concerned with effective cargo claims handling and loss prevention.

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Cargo Claims and Complaint Handling

Providing the current crucial legal aspects of the carriage of cargo by air for all industry stakeholders who are concerned with effective cargo claims handling and loss prevention.

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Cargo Introductory course

Learn about basic IATA cargo rules and procedures, how freight forwarders and airline cargo units operate, plus much more.

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Cargo Introductory course for the Leadership & Management Training Program

Learn about basic IATA cargo rules and procedures, how freight forwarders and airline cargo units operate, plus much more.

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Cargo Leadership Development Program with Harvard Business Publishing

Advance your cargo airline career with a program combining IATA training and Harvard ManageMentor® modules. Gain strategic, leadership, and business development skills to meet key commercial goals.

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Cargo Marketing and Advertising

Examine cargo demand and create marketing solutions for your target market; strategize creative and cost-effective marketing.

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Cargo Operations Oversight for Airports

Stay on top of the latest regulatory changes in the air cargo industry to provide a sufficient air cargo operational oversight at your airport

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Cargo Proration

Ensure your airline receives its correct cargo revenue entitlement in the current high cost and competitive environment.

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Cargo Revenue Management with Optimization Simulations

Manage sales, pricing, inventory and systems to capture revenue opportunities and remain competitive.

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Cargo Route Development Optimization

Be empowered to make rapid decisions on whether to alter, supplement or exclude routes from your network or schedule.

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Cargo Sales and Key Account Management

Gain a wide range of tools and techniques to develop a strategic sales plan in a competitive air cargo industry.

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Cargo Sales and Key Account Management

Gain a wide range of tools and techniques to develop a strategic sales plan in a competitive air cargo industry.

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Cargo Security Awareness

Build your awareness in air cargo security regulations and the basic principles of security enforcement in the cargo environment.

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Cargo Skills and Procedures

Develop a solid foundation for your cargo career by learning the fundamentals of cargo skills and procedures.

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  • English
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Cargo Skills and Procedures

Develop a solid foundation for your cargo career by learning the fundamentals of cargo skills and procedures.

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  • Español
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Cargo Supply Chain and Transport Modes course

Improve your knowledge regarding supply chain management, logistics and different modes of transport.

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  • 中文
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Cargo Warehouse Operations and ULD Build-up

Gain the tools and techniques needed to ensure that your warehouse processes are safe, efficient and cost effective.

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CBTA for Dangerous Goods Instructors and Instructional Designers - Refresher

Update your knowledge and skills related to the current IATA DGR and are fully aligned with the CBTA approach

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CBTA for Dangerous Goods Instructors and Instructional Designers - Refresher

Update your knowledge and skills related to the current IATA DGR and are fully aligned with the CBTA approach

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CBTA Train the Trainer - Pilots

Equipping you with the competencies necessary to effectively train and assess pilot instructors within the competency-framework, as defined by ICAO

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CEIV Fresh Refresher course for Key Personnel

Define quality and risk management systems around the transport, handling and manipulation of time and temperature-sensitive perishable shipments in the air freight industry

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CEIV Fresh Refresher course for Key Personnel

Define quality and risk management systems around the transport, handling and manipulation of time and temperature-sensitive perishable shipments in the air freight industry

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CEIV Lithium Batteries Refresher

Meet the two-year CEIV Lithium Batteries refresher training requirement.

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CEIV Live Animals Refresher

CEIV Live Animal Refresher training is designed to fulfil the 3-year CEIV Live Animals refresher training requirement