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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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Airline Cost-efficiency Practices & Value-add Strategies - University of St Gallen

Learn how to continuously improve your airline by containing specific airline costs by reviewing a number of airline strategic cost-cutting plans and incorporating necessary mechanisms and procedures to maintain a viable cost reduction program.

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Airline Customer Service course

Drive outstanding customer service with the with the winning combination of knowledge, skills, and attitude.

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Airline Customer Service for the Leadership & Management Training Program

Drive outstanding customer service with the with the winning combination of knowledge, skills, and attitude.

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Airline Customer Service Fundamentals

Upskill and learn new skills to deliver on business objectives to meet the increased expectations of airline customers

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Airline Customer Service Strategy and Management

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Airline Distribution Strategies and e-Commerce

Take an inside look at today's leading distribution models and strategies, gaining tools to optimize your company’s distribution processes.

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Airline Financial Management

IATA's Airline Financial Management course will provide you with a comprehensive review of financial analysis and modelling techniques used to resolve challenges faced by airline financial managers

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Airline Financial Management

Identify key elements in analyzing the financial performance of your airline.

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Airline Industry Data Model (AIDM) Methodology and Tool

Areviewof the Airline Industry Data Model (AIDM) rationale, concepts, structure andmethodology

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Airline Industry Data Model (AIDM) Methodology and Tool

Learn Airline Industry Data Model (AIDM) rationale, concepts, structure and methodology.

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Airline Leading Practices and Cost Reduction Strategies

learn how to maximize revenues through strategic segmentation, monetizing key units and products, among others in order to optimize profitability and returns.

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Airline Leading Practices and Cost Reduction Strategies

Review the leading practices of successful airlines from both the low cost and network carrier sectors. Learn procedures to maintain a viable cost reduction program within your organization.

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Airline Management Diploma

Master airline management with the IATA Airline Management Diploma. Gain strategic skills, hands-on simulation experience, and expertise in operations, planning, and decision-making for a dynamic aviation career.

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Airline Marketing

Stay ahead of the competition by understanding and applying sound marketing principles.

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Airline Marketing

Marketing concepts for customer acquisition and retention, including: commercial strategy development, product management, market research techniques and distribution channels.

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Airline Marketing for the Leadership & Management Training Program

Stay ahead of the competition by understanding and applying sound marketing principles.

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Airline Operations Diploma

Become a leader in airline and ground operations with the IATA Airline Operations Diploma. Gain expertise in flight operations, emergency response, and contract management through hands-on training and simulation.

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Airline Quality Management Diploma

Master Quality Management in airlines with the IATA Diploma in Airline Quality Management. Learn to design, implement, and audit effective QMS to ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement.

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Airline Revenue Management

Discover the techniques applied by airlines to derive revenue from seat sales to maximize profitability.

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Airline Revenue Management for the Leadership & Management Training Program

Discover the techniques applied by airlines to derive revenue from seat sales to maximize profitability.

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Airline Safety Investigation

Learn how to participate in an aircraft accident and serious incident investigation in accordance with ICAO Annex 13 Standards

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Airline Safety Investigation

Learn how to participate in an aircraft accident and serious incident investigation in accordance with ICAO Annex 13 Standards

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Airline Sales Maximization Diploma

Boost airline revenue with the IATA Diploma in Airline Sales Maximization. Learn advanced sales strategies, e-commerce, customer segmentation, and effective distribution to maximize commercial KPIs.

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Airline Sales Skills

Deliver improved airline sales performance by actively exploring new opportunities and maximizing current performance.