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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 718 courses and diplomas

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Aviation Safety Fundamentals Diploma (self-study)

This self-study diploma will provide new graduates looking to join the air transport industry or professionals looking to move into the aviation industry specifically within the area of aviation safety.

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Aviation Safety Fundamentals for the Leadership & Management Training Program

Providing you with a basic understanding of the general principles and concepts of safety to help you develop a ‘safety conscience’.

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Aviation Security Awareness

An introduction to the security measures and regulations you need to know to work responsibly in the industry.

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Aviation Security Awareness – Cargo, Mail and Catering

This course is tailor-made to your role and will introduce you to the security measures and regulations you need to know whilst working in a cargo or catering environment.

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Aviation Security Awareness – General Staff (Non-Security Roles)

This course is tailor-made to your role and will introduce you to the security measures and regulations you need to know whilst working in an airport or airline office environment.

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Aviation Security Awareness – In-Flight Crew

This course is tailor-made to your role and will introduce you to the security measures and regulations you need to know whilst performing in-flight functions in an airport or airline environment.

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Aviation Security Awareness – Persons implementing security controls other than screening

This course is tailor-made to your role and will introduce you to the security measures and regulations you need to know whilst working in an airport or airline office environment.

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Aviation Security Awareness for Airport and Ground Operations Employees

This course is tailor-made to your role and will introduce you to the security measures and regulations you need to know whilst working in a ground staff airport or airline role.

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Aviation Security Awareness for the Leadership & Management Training Program

This course introduces you to the security measures and regulations you need to know to work responsibly in the industry.

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Aviation Security Instructor Refresher

This course covers the recurrent training requirements recommended by ICAO, EU, TSA, and other major security programs to help keep your organization compliant.

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Aviation Security Instructor Refresher

This course covers the recurrent training requirements recommended by ICAO, EU, TSA, and other major security programs to help keep your organization compliant.

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Aviation Security International Legal Conventions

This course provides you with a deep dive into the international legal conventions that have a bearing on the aviation industry and the legal structures that create this framework.

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Aviation Security Management

Master the role of Security Manager in civil aviation in today’s rapidly evolving landscape of criminal threats and stringent aviation security regulations.

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Aviation Security Management

Master the role of Security Manager in civil aviation in today’s rapidly evolving landscape of criminal threats and stringent aviation security regulations.

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Aviation Security Management - Advanced

Management techniques to facilitate large operations. Learn how to evaluate contractors, manage contracts and implement airport security countermeasures that support passenger facilitation.

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Aviation Security Management - Advanced

Overcome both internal and external Avsec challenges by evaluating in-house and outsourced Avsec options and learn how to select the right Avsec contractors for your organization.

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Aviation Security Management Diploma

Learn how to apply security measures in response to dynamic security demands.Validate your expertise as an AVSEC Manager with this industry-recognized diploma. Learn to manage teams, resources, and security measures in line with evolving aviation security standards.

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Aviation Security Operations Diploma

Gain knowledge of security in a selection of operational areas and earn an industry recognized diploma.

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Aviation Security Response to Disruption and Contingency Arrangements

This course will enhance your readiness as an industry practitioner to respond to civil unrest or natural disasters, in the context of business continuity.

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Aviation Security Train the Trainer

Enhance your skills as a trainer with the latest teaching methods in aviation security with this hands-on course that focuses on both training and security.

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Aviation Security Train the Trainer

Learn how to design lesson plans and instructional aids based on performance objectives. Gain practical experience by preparing and presenting short lessons during class.

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Aviation Sustainability Champion Diploma

A blend of courses to help you start on your road to environmental sustainability and gain a full understanding of the challenges that aviation is facing, ranging from carbon emissions, human and wildlife trafficking, including the public perception of aviation and greenwashing.