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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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Root Cause Analysis

This course provides instruction on problem solving and corrective action plan processes you can immediately apply within your organization to start making improvements to your operational performance.

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Route Forecasting and Development

Learn methods for calculating the financial performance of different routes, forecasting cost and revenue drivers, and planning for the future development of your network.

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Route Forecasting and Development

Assess the performance of your airline’s network and analyze the revenue potential of new routes through route forecasting and route development

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Safety (SMS) and Quality Management (QMS) Processes in Civil Aviation

Learn how to build a management system that integrates safety, quality and risk processes for all aviation operations.

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Safety Management for Airlines Diploma

Gain a complete and updated knowledge on the current safety management issues and best practices.

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Safety Management in Civil Aviation Diploma

Use Safety Management Systems to improve safety and create business and operational efficiency.

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Safety Management System (SMS) for ANS Providers

Build on an existing core level of knowledge in SMS

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Safety Management System (SMS) for Ground Operations

Learn how to manage risks in ground operations through proactive risk assessment, mapping and mitigation actions

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Safety Management System (SMS) for Ground Operations

Learn how to manage risks in ground operations through proactive risk assessment, mapping and mitigation actions

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Safety Management System (SMS) Recurrent

Step-by-step guidance to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the processes and activities implemented under the SMS

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Safety Management Systems (SMS) - Implementation and Control

This practical course gives you the expertise to implement a successful Safety Management System (SMS) in your airline with the latest tools and processes.

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Safety Management Systems (SMS) - Implementation and Control

This practical course gives you the expertise to implement a successful Safety Management System (SMS) in your airline with the latest tools and processes.

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Safety Management Systems (SMS) - Train the Trainer

Learn how to train to improve performance, introduce safer operations, and reduce costs in your airline while ensuring compliance with ICAO SMS requirements.

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Safety Management Systems (SMS) - Train the Trainer

Learn how to train to improve performance, introduce safer operations, and reduce costs in your airline while ensuring compliance with ICAO SMS requirements.

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Safety Management Systems (SMS) Executive Workshop

Learn how to demystify ICAO/EASA Safety Management Systems.

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Safety Management Systems (SMS) for Airlines

Developed in accordance with ICAO principles, this course helps you fulfill SMS requirements and establish a functional SMS within your operations.

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Safety Management Systems (SMS) for Airlines

Developed in accordance with ICAO principles, this course helps you fulfill SMS requirements and establish a functional SMS within your operations.

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Safety Management Systems (SMS) for Airports

Understand the mandatory requirements for airport/aerodrome Safety Management Systems to ensure compliant operations.

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Safety Management Systems (SMS) for Civil Aviation

This course provides the fundamentals of how to systematically manage safety in civil aviation using the Safety Management System concept developed by ICAO.

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Safety Management Systems (SMS) for Ground Operations - Fundamentals

Get basic understanding of Safety Management Systems (SMS) relevant to ground operations.

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Safety Management Systems (SMS) for Maintenance and Repair Operations

This course reflects the progress in Safety Management System (SMS) practical knowledge as well as conceptual thinking since 2006, both resulting from shared industry experiences.

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Safety Management Systems (SMS) for Maintenance and Repair Operations

This course reflects the progress in Safety Management System (SMS) practical knowledge as well as conceptual thinking since 2006, both resulting from shared industry experiences.

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Safety Management Systems (SMS) for Non-Safety Managers

This course will introduce you to the general principles and concepts of safety and what effective “Safety Management Systems” encompass.

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Safety Management Systems (SMS) Regulatory Workshop

Take on board the key regulatory aspects, safety management principles, and those of accident prevention and related human factors.