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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 682 courses and diplomas

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Tax Planning and Compliance for International Airline Professionals

This course will provide you with the insight and knowledge of indirect tax, direct tax, and the tax treatment of flight and cabin crew members.

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Tax Planning and Compliance for International Airline Professionals

This course offers you the combined topics and knowledge of IATA’s courses on indirect tax, direct tax, and the tax treatment of flight and cabin crew members.

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Temperature Controlled Air Cargo Operations for Pharmaceutical Products

Learn the requirements of the healthcare industry for an air cargo logistics service provider, to become a player in the pharmaceutical logistics market.

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Temperature Controlled Air Cargo Operations for Pharmaceutical Products

Learn the requirements of the healthcare industry for an air cargo logistics service provider, to become a player in the pharmaceutical logistics market.

  • English
  • Español
  • 中文
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Temperature-Controlled Container Operations

This course will bring you up-to-speed on container types and their special operating procedures so you can ensure your equipment and services meet industry requirements.

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Temperature Controlled Container Operations

This course will bring you up-to-speed on container types and their special operating procedures so you can ensure your equipment and services meet industry requirements.

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Temperature Mapping Study

Temperature mapping is a process of identifying the differences and changes in temperature that occur within a designated storage area.

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Temperature Mapping Study

Gain theoretical and practical knowledge on how to conduct a temperature mapping study related to storage areas designated for temperature-controlled healthcare products.

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Train the Trainer

Build on your existing instructional skills, giving you multiple opportunities to evaluate and improve the way you design, conduct, and evaluate a training event.

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Train the Trainer

Build on your existing instructional skills, giving you opportunities to evaluate and improve the way you design, conduct, and evaluate a training event

  • English
  • Español
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Training Needs Assessment

Learn how to execute an effective training needs assessment so that you can respond more effectively to performance improvement interventions.

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Training Needs Assessment

Learn about human performance, including assessing needs, work interactions, improvements, techniques, and cultural elements.

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Transport of Pharma Products and Vaccines by Air

Learn about product and transport process temperature ranges, packaging technologies, key risk factors and critical control points in pharma handling process.

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Transport of Radioactive Materials by Air

Acquire the skills and knowledge to pack and ship radioactive materials by air in compliance with regulatory requirements

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Travel Agency Fees: A Professional Approach

Learn best practices in implementing or setting of agency fees, the types of fees collected by travel agencies, and best to communicate them.

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Travel and Tourism Consultant Diploma

Study popular tourism destinations and improve your sales skills to successfully advise your clients on the best travel options.

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Travel and Tourism Consultant Diploma (self-study)

Study popular tourism destinations and improve your sales skills to successfully advise your clients on the best travel options.

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Travel and Tourism Consultant Diploma for the Leadership & Management Training Program

Study popular tourism destinations and improve your sales skills to successfully advise your clients on the best travel options

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Travel Document and Entry Requirement Checks

Learn the skills and tools used to identify forged documents and potentially disruptive passengers

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Travel Operations Diploma (self-study)

This diploma provides an overview of the travel industry and then sharpen specific skills in the area of travel operations, such as, interpreting fares, providing best fare quotes to customers, advice on travel formalities, using a Global Distribution System to make and maintain reservations, effectively using e-commerce principles to increase customer base and retain customer loyalty. 

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State Safety Program (SSP) Implementation

Develop, implement and maintain a State Safety Program (SSP) in compliance with the relevant ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs)

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ULD Build-up Training

Recognize the different types of Unit Load Devices (ULDs) and have a clear understanding of their operating limitation.