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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 Accident Investigation and Prevention

Focus on safety in a cargo environment by properly investigating accidents and developing effective prevention programs.

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Cargo Airline Customer Service

An introduction to the fundamental elements of customer service and how they can be applied in any organization

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Cargo Business Development for Airports

This course gives you fuel for your marketing campaigns and ideas for attracting new cargo business to your airport.

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Cargo Business Development for Airports

Craft new ideas and attract new cargo business for any airport at the same time developing your cargo business network.

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Cargo Business Foundation

Explore air cargo strategies, sales, market and competitor analysis especially in demanding times and help your company to tackle the current challenges

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Cargo Business Intelligence (BI) and Competition Analysis

Learn about factors that impact performance in the industry, effective decision-making using market research and analysis to increase market share

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Cargo Business Strategy and Planning Management

Learn new managerial perspectives including strategic pillars, business strategies and plans with accuracy, while working towards a common strategic goal.

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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 Diploma

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 Diploma 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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Cargo Skills and Procedures

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

  • English
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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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