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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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Implementing Voluntary Passenger Carbon Offset Programs

Understand how to successfully implement and run a passenger offset program, to improve passenger acceptance, and to increase uptake rates by applying best practices for carbon offsetting.

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In-flight Security

From minor in-flight incidents to bomb threats and hijacking situations, learn tested techniques to handle a range of passenger disturbances. Practice your response skills in a series of exercises.

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Incident / Accident Prevention and Investigation

Learn aviation incident and accident investigation requirements, techniques and working practices. Acquire a structured approach to managing safety to prevent incidents and accidents.

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Incident / Accident Prevention and Investigation

Learn aviation incident and accident investigation requirements, techniques and working practices. Acquire a structured approach to managing safety to prevent incidents and accidents.

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Infectious Substances Transport

In accordance with Division 6.2 – Category A and B requirements, this course will keep you compliant with regulations for shipping infectious substances, such as those used in medical research and diagnostic fields.

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Infectious Substances Transport

In accordance with Division 6.2 – Category A and B requirements, this course will keep you compliant with regulations for shipping infectious substances, such as those used in medical research and diagnostic fields.

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Infectious Substances Transport - Train the Trainer

This is course will show you how to train personnel at all levels about the intricacies of shipping infectious substances by air.

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Infectious Substances Transport - Train the Trainer

While learning key instructional skills, you will also gain confidence in your knowledge of handling potentially dangerous pathogens over the entire shipping process.

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Instructional Design

Systematically design, develop, implement, and evaluate training using an instructional design model.

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Instructional Design

Systematically design, develop, implement, and evaluate training using an instructional design model.

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Instructional Techniques

This course will develop your knowledge, attitudes, and skills required to effectively develop, conduct and evaluate a course.

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Instructional Techniques

This virtual course will develop your knowledge, attitudes, and skills required to effectively develop, conduct and evaluate a course.

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Integrated Aviation Management System - IAMS

Learn how to use a system of systems approach to aviation safety, quality, risk and business management.

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Integrated Management & Organization - University of St. Gallen

Learn about management and organization models and systems and learn how to apply theory with practical case studies and workshops.

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Integrated Risk Management (IRM) Diploma

A hands-on program for aviation professionals, offering advanced skills in identifying, assessing, and managing risks. Aligning with global standards like IOSA and ICAO's Annex 19, it prepares you to lead risk management initiatives, enhance safety culture, and ensure organizational resilience in aviation operations.

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International Air Law Diploma

A comprehensive overview of the legal regimes applicable to all aspects of the aviation industry.

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International Air Law for Lawyers and Legal Professionals

Strengthen your understanding of air service agreements and public and international air law.

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International Air Law for Lawyers and Legal Professionals

Strengthen your understanding of the context and requirements of international air law, air service agreements, open skies agreements and traffic rights

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International Negotiation Skills

Enhance your negotiation skills in the global aviation industry with IATA’s International Negotiation Skills course

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International Negotiation Skills

Enhance your negotiation skills in the global aviation industry with IATA’s International Negotiation Skills course

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International Negotiation Skills - University of St. Gallen

Useful models, perspectives, tools and applicable competencies to prepare, conduct and lead successful, intercultural negotiations in the aviation industry with sustainable results.

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Introduction to BSPlink

Explore BSP reporting, remittance processes, and BSPlink functionality, including portal access, reports, alerts, user management, and BSP/airline communications.

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Introduction to Loss Prevention and Crime Reduction

Explores loss prevention and crime reduction strategies within the aviation industry and learn the techniques that are available to you when detecting and mitigating organizational loss and crime.

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Introduction to Risk-Based IOSA

Introducing the main features of the risk-based IOSA (RBI) program, which aims to enhance the safety and quality of airline operations.