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Efficiency through management & operations
Best practices for preparing you to increase on-time performance in your ground station.

IATA's ground operations training aims to create efficiency on the ground through management and operational courses. Taught by industry experts, our courses focus on best practices within the complex operational environment in modern airports, preparing you to increase on-time performance in your ground station.

We have training for senior and junior-level airport professionals in the areas of management, marketing, operations and security. Explore the courses below to play an important part in this dynamic sector.


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Found 71 courses and diplomas

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Business Aviation Handling and Fixed-Base Operations, FBO

Learn best practices in commercial airline ground operations to build a profitable business model.

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Crisis Communications and Media Response for Airport and Station Managers

Practical communication skills to manage media response in an emergency and crisis situation before the corporate media management response team takes over.

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Crisis Communications and Media Response for Airport and Station Managers

Practical communication skills to manage media response in an emergency and crisis situation before the corporate media management response team takes over.

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Emergency Response Fundamentals for Airports and GSPs with ERP Simulation

Learn how to prepare and manage your team's response to airport emergencies by following ICAO and FAA standards and recommended practices.

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Emergency Planning and Response for Airports and GSPs with ERP Simulation

Learn how to prepare and manage your team's response to airport emergencies by following ICAO and FAA standards and recommended practices.

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Ground Operations Diploma

Advance your career in ground handling with the IATA Ground Operations Diploma. Gain practical skills in managing airside and landside operations, station performance, safety, and service quality.

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Ground Operations Management with AHM

Learn how to supervise an airline station in a self-handled or out-sourced environment. Study the latest trends in passenger and baggage handling.

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Ground Operations Management with AHM for the Leadership & Management Training Program

Learn how to supervise an airline station in a self-handled or out-sourced environment. Study the latest trends in passenger and baggage handling.

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Human Factors for Ground Operations - Fundamentals

Learn how to improve safety and effectiveness in your ground operations with these recommendations for reducing human error.

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Human Factors in Ground Operations

Learn how to improve safety and effectiveness in your ground operations with these recommendations for reducing human error.

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Human Factors in Ground Operations

Learn how to improve safety and effectiveness in your ground operations with these recommendations for reducing human error.

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IGOM Implementation and Standardized Procedures

Learn the scope, applicability and benefits of the IATA Ground Operations Manual (IGOM)

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IGOM Implementation and Standardized Procedures

Learn the scope, applicability and benefits of the IATA Ground Operations Manual (IGOM)

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Implementing Baggage Tracking through RFID and XML Messaging

Explore the options to track baggage with a specific focus on RFID how tracking data can be exchanged with other parties through baggage XML messaging

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ISAGO for Auditors

A requirement for all ISAGO Pool member auditors, this course covers the audit process specific to ISAGO as well as its standards and recommended practices.

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ISAGO for Auditors

A requirement for all ISAGO Pool member auditors, this course covers the audit process specific to ISAGO as well as its standards and recommended practices.

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ISAGO for Ground Service Providers

Learn how to apply the tools and skills of the ISAGO Program to prepare your organization for a successful audit.

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ISAGO for Ground Service Providers

Learn how to apply the tools and skills of the ISAGO Program to prepare your organization for a successful audit.