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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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Found 51 courses and diplomas

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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 Supply Chain and Transport Modes course

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

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Foundation in Travel and Tourism with Amadeus Diploma for the Leadership & Management Training Program

Build your leadership skills and travel industry knowledge with a combined focus from IATA and Harvard ManageMentor.

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Foundation in Travel and Tourism with Amadeus Diploma

Acquire essential knowledge and skills to work in the travel and tourism industry and become an effective travel professional.

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Foundation in Travel and Tourism with Sabre Diploma

Acquire essential knowledge and skills to work in the travel and tourism industry and become an effective travel professional.

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Foundation in Travel and Tourism with Sabre Diploma for the Leadership & Management Training Program

Acquire essential knowledge and skills to work in the travel and tourism industry and become an effective travel professional.

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Foundation in Travel and Tourism with Travelport+ Diploma for the Leadership & Management Training Program

Build your leadership skills and travel industry knowledge with a combined focus from IATA and Harvard ManageMentor.

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Foundation in Travel and Tourism with Travelport+ Diploma

Acquire essential knowledge and skills to work in the travel and tourism industry and become an effective travel professional.

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Fundamental Skills in Journey Pricing and Ticketing

Learn the language of fare construction and fare rules so you provide your customers with the best advice and the lowest fare for their air itinerary.

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Global Distribution Systems Fares and Ticketing - Travelport+

Explore and interpret the Travelport+ Global Distribution Systems Fares (GDS) by using mileage system pricing

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Global Distribution Systems Fares and Ticketing - AMADEUS

Explore and interpret the Amadeus Global Distribution Systems Fares (GDS) by using mileage system pricing.

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Global Distribution Systems Fares and Ticketing - SABRE

Explore and interpret the Sabre Global Distribution Systems Fares (GDS) by using mileage system pricing.

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Ground Operations Management with AHM

Learn how to supervise an airline station in a self-handled or out-sourced environment. Study the latest trends in passenger and baggage handling.

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Ground Operations Management with AHM for the Leadership & Management Training Program

Learn how to supervise an airline station in a self-handled or out-sourced environment. Study the latest trends in passenger and baggage handling.

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Harvard ManageMentor for IATA Students and Graduates

The HMM© training program delivers critical leadership and management skills when you need them most.

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Human Factors and Safety Management Fundamentals

Providing you with the principles of Human Factors and Safety Management Fundamentals and the necessary knowledge to foster and promote a positive safety culture within your organization

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Introduction to the Airline Industry in a Changing World

Start with the essentials. Learn everything you need to know to launch a career in the airline industry.

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Introduction to the Airline Industry in a Changing World for the Leadership & Management Training Program

Start with the essentials. Learn everything you need to know to launch a career in the airline industry.

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Live Animals Regulations (LAR) course with LAR Manual

Use IATA's Live Animals Regulations manual to ship live animals safely and to comply with industry standards.

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Managing the Travel Business Diploma

Improve your skills to supervise and manage a team, to initiate change and make business decisions based on sound negotiating strategies

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Managing the Travel Business for the Leadership & Management Program

Improve your skills to supervise and manage a team, to initiate change and make business decisions based on sound negotiating strategies

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Passenger Ground Services

Obtain the skills you need to provide assistance and related passenger services at the check-in, gate and concourse of your airport.

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Passenger Ground Services for the Leadership & Management Training Program

Obtain the skills you need to provide assistance and related passenger services at the check-in, gate and concourse of your airport.

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Passenger Ground Services with Amadeus Altéa DCS

Obtain the skills you need to provide assistance and related passenger services at the check-in, gate and concourse of your airport.