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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 Security Operations Optimization

Review the latest industry regulations for airlines and the airport security operations that affect your business. Learn best practices to help you analyze and prevent common threats.

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Airlines Understanding and Adopting NDC

An in depth review of New Distribution Capability (NDC) for airlines to build your business case and deployment options for your distribution strategy.

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Airlines Understanding and Adopting NDC

An in depth review of New Distribution Capability (NDC) for airlines to build your business case and deployment options for your distribution strategy.

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Airport Certification and Infrastructure Standards

Review aerodrome operator obligations based on ICAO Annex 14 in order to assess your facility’s level of compliance. Learn how to recommend structural changes and improve day-to-day operations.

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Airport Command and Control – Smart AOCC

Learn about a method to define the size of an AOCC, to set up documents for the procurement process of systems and equipment based on your organizational structure

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Airport Development and Infrastructure Design

Learn IATA best practices and key principles from the Airport Development Reference Manual (ADRM) to plan and expand airport infrastructure.

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Airport Emergency Response Awareness

As a member of the “airport community” understand the main components of an Emergency Response and illustrates how its challenges can be coped with

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Airport Financial Management

Learn the essentials to manage a profitable airport: how to assess financial performance, control costs and analyze the impact of industry financial trends on airport strategy and operations.

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Airport Marketing & Corporate Communications Strategies

Tools to maximize profit within your catchment area by attracting retailers and service providers. Learn to customize your marketing campaigns to bring in new airlines and higher flight frequencies.

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Airport Master Planning

Learn strategic planning and design to help you plan for new infrastructure and land design that optimize airport operations and customer service.

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Airport Operations - Advanced

Practical knowledge to manage key airport operations efficiently and safely while meeting your stakeholders' operational requirements.

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Airport Operations Foundation Diploma (self-study)

Prepare for a career in airport and ground operations with this diploma. Explore key areas to perform tasks safely and efficiently in a dynamic aviation environment.

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Airport Operations Fundamentals course

Starting a career or wishing to expand your knowledge in airports? Get the essential knowledge you need to succeed.

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Airport Operations Fundamentals for the Leadership & Management Training Program

Starting a career or wishing to expand your knowledge in airports? Get the essential knowledge you need to succeed

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Airport Ramp Services for the Leadership & Management Training Program with IGOM

Improve your understanding of ground service tasks and procedures, including safety and security measures.

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Airport Ramp Services with IGOM

Improve your understanding of ground service tasks and procedures, including safety and security measures.

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Airport Route Development and Commercial Management

Modern airports are self-sustained complex businesses with revenue targets. Form commercial development strategies to help you maximize revenue through aeronautical and non-aeronautical activities.

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Airport Security Operations Optimization

Learn the basics of operational aviation security with an overview of recent threats and technological developments. Review ICAO and IATA documentation plus standard international procedures.

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Airport Security Operations Optimization

Learn the basics of operational aviation security with an overview of recent threats and technological developments. Review ICAO and IATA documentation plus standard international procedures.

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Airport Slot Coordination: Policy and Regulation

Develop a better and balanced understanding of the challenges that the aviation industry faces as a result of insufficient airport infrastructure across all regions of the world.

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Airport Slot Coordination: Policy and Regulation

Develop a better and balanced understanding of the challenges that the aviation industry faces as a result of insufficient airport infrastructure across all regions of the world.

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Airport Slot Management and Coordination

Learn how to apply the standard communication procedures from IATA's Standard Schedules Information Manual (SSIM) to messages between airlines and slot coordinators.

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Airport Slot Management and Coordination

Learn how to apply the standard communication procedures from IATA's Standard Schedules Information Manual (SSIM) to messages between airlines and slot coordinators.

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Airport Strategic Management Diploma

Advance your career with the IATA Airport Strategic Management Diploma. Develop strategic, operational, and business skills to lead sustainable airport growth and manage complex airport operations.