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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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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

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 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.

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ULD Build-up Training

IATA’s ULD Build-up Training course will help you to recognize the different types of Unit Load Devices (ULDs) and have a clear understanding of their operating limitation.

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ULD Management

Unit Load Device (ULD) management training, including additionally the legal, technical and purchasing requirements for ULD

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ULD Operations

This comprehensive course covers all operational topics required for category 3 staff.

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ULD Safety and Inspection

Learn what everybody should know about Unit load Devices (ULD) and their operation in air transport

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ULD Train the Trainer

Enhance your skills as a Unit Load Device (ULD) instructor with the latest teaching methods.

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ULD Train the Trainer

Enhance your skills as a Unit Load Device (ULD) instructor with the latest teaching methods.

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Understanding NDC Architecture

An introduction to NDC with terminology, concepts, API schemas for shopping and order management, and airline reference architecture

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Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Regulatory Environment

Stay informed and compliant in the rapidly evolving field of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) by exploring the latest legal, regulatory and safety standards for successful UAS integration.

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Waste Management in Aviation

Examine how to manage cabin waste effectively and efficiently and review the cabin waste framework

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Waste Management in Aviation

Examine how to manage cabin waste effectively and efficiently and review the cabin waste framework