Need Help?

Focus on what matters most to you

Need Help?

Study on your own, or with the help of an instructor

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.

Please Note: If you have taken a course with IATA, please do not create a new account simply sign in with your existing account. If you have forgotten your username/password click on the ‘Forgot your username or password? link to reset your login credentials.


Use the filters to find courses and diplomas that will help you get ahead in your career

Found 670 courses and diplomas

Classroom.svg Classroom

Aircraft Airworthiness and Air Carrier Certification

Gain the knowledge and skills to manage aircraft certification and continuing airworthiness as per the current ICAO Annexes, regulations and requirements (FAA, JAA, EASA).

Classroom.svg Classroom

Aircraft De-icing Operations Management

Understand aircraft de-icing standards and procedures as required by regulators, airlines, de-icing service providers and airport authorities.

VirtualClassroom.svg Virtual classroom

Aircraft Decommissioning: Regulations, Economics and Sustainability

Business processes, operational experiences and best practices to optimize the residual value from aircraft decommissioning

Classroom.svg Classroom

Aircraft Decommissioning: Regulations, Economics and Sustainability

Business processes, operational experiences and best practices to optimize the residual value from aircraft decommissioning

e-learning.svg E-LEARNING

Aircraft Marshalling and Ramp Hand Signals

Learn the fixed wing aircraft marshalling and ramp hand signals based on the IATA Standards in the AHM and IATA IGOM

Classroom.svg Classroom

Aircraft Recovery

Identify potential issues in aircraft recovery when removing immobilized or disabled aircraft in a timely manner.

Classroom.svg Classroom

Aircraft Turnaround Coordination and Loading Supervision

Learn the essential technical procedures for aircraft handling and loading to optimize the use of ground service equipment and manpower.

VirtualClassroom.svg Virtual classroom

Aircraft Turnaround Coordination and Loading Supervision

Learn the essential technical procedures for aircraft handling and loading to optimize the use of ground service equipment and manpower.

Classroom.svg Classroom

Aircraft Weight and Balance

Principles of weight and balance as per the standard IATA Design Manual and Automated Load Sheet.This course prepares you for the Load Controller certification.

Classroom.svg Classroom

Airline Business Diversification: Generating Ancillary Revenues

Learn how ancillary sales work, the impact on airline and distribution systems, and how to develop ancillary revenue.

VirtualClassroom.svg Virtual classroom

Airline Business Diversification: Generating Ancillary Revenues

Learn how ancillary sales work, the impact on airline and distribution systems, and how to develop ancillary revenue.

VirtualClassroom.svg Virtual classroom

Airline Business Foundations with Management Game

Highly interactive virtual course providing a 360-degree view of the aviation industry, manage your own airline using an airline video game

Classroom.svg Classroom

Airline Business Foundations with Management Game

If you’re a new airline recruit or an aviation company with airline clients, this course will bring you up to speed on key airline business practices to help you succeed in the industry.

VirtualClassroom.svg Virtual classroom

Airline Business Models and Competitive Strategies - Virtual Simulation Program

Test your management skills and strategic thinking to run your own airline and decide on the network, fleet, schedule, marketing and revenue management.

VirtualClassroom.svg Virtual classroom

Airline Business Models and Competitive Strategies: virtual simulation program - University of St Gallen

Sharpen your management skills and apply newly acquired knowledge in a real market-based simulation game vying for market share and profitability against fellow professionals from the industry!

Classroom.svg Classroom

Airline Business Models and Competitive Strategies - Virtual Simulation Program

Test your management skills and strategic thinking to run your own airline and decide on the network, fleet, schedule, marketing and revenue management.

PartnerTaught.svg Self-study

Airline Cabin Crew Training course

This course is ideal for young professionals looking to get a head start in the profession, introducing the skills and responsibilities expected by the world’s leading airlines.

PartnerTaught.svg Self-study

Airline Cabin Crew Training for the Leadership & Management Training Program

Take this first step to becoming an airline cabin crew member while developing your people and business management skills.

Classroom.svg Classroom

Airline Commercial Management for Operations Professionals

Learn how commercial decisions affect airline operations and vice versa.

VirtualClassroom.svg Virtual classroom

Airline Commercial Management for Operations Professionals

Learn how commercial decisions affect airline operations and vice versa.

e-learning.svg E-LEARNING

Airline Competition Law

Provides an overview of the core principles of antitrust/competition rules applicable to the airline industry

VirtualClassroom.svg Virtual classroom

Airline Contract Law

This virtual course has been developed for aviation professionals to provide you with a good understanding of typical airline contracts and their effects on airline operations in everyday situation and in time of crisis.

Classroom.svg Classroom

Airline Contract Law

Learn the basic drafting principles and agreements for aircraft sales and purchases, interlining, maintenance and catering, ground handling and more.

  • English
  • Español