Air Transport Fundamentals (self-study)

Did you know that in the past 5 years, 347 participants from 45 countries have taken this course with IATA?

45-hour e-book course

This course will provide you with an overview of the air transportation system that illustrates the interdependence among its components: airlines, airports, civil aviation authorities and air navigation services.

Course code: TCVG-27

Course format

• This is a self-study course, which will take you approximately 45 hours to complete, depending on your previous knowledge and experience.
• The course materials are provided in e-book format.
• You will have 12 months to complete the course and exam (enrollment validity), which starts from the date you purchase the course.
• The recommended level for this course is Entry-level and Intermediate.
• Performance will be based on an examination. Please refer to the Exam Information below for more details.

Please note: Once you have completed the exam you will no longer have access to the course content, and after the 12-month enrollment validity expires you will no longer have access to the course content, nor will you be able to take the exam.

Study with the help of an Instructor

If you would prefer to study this course with the help of a local trainer, enrol at an IATA Authorized Training Center near you.

Registration information

• Please refer to our payment methods and applicable taxes.
• When you click to purchase the course, you will be directed to log in to your Training Profile through our Customer Portal.
• Are you purchasing the course for several people at once? Please find out how on our Payment page.

Upon completing this course you will be able to:

• Apply your knowledge and skills in the aviation industry and make more effective decisions for your organisation
• Become a more valuable employee or potential employee by having a thorough knowledge of the air transport industry, its function and role
• Provide insight into current trends and issues in civil aviation, such as aviation safety and security, law and new technology

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

• Overview of the air transport system
• Aviation law
• Role and function of world aviation organizations
• Role and function of civil aviation authorities (CAAs)
• Role and function of airlines
• Role and function of airports
• Role and function of air navigation service (ANS) providers
• Impact of technology on air transportation
• The future of air transportation

This course is recommended for:

• Junior-level managers in all fields of aviation
• Managers entering the aviation industry

An IATA Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants successfully passing the final exam.

Exam information

Please read the information about Online Exams with Remote Supervision (OERS), and check the Course Edition List for Exams (pdf) when booking your exam.

• Method: Online exam with remote supervision (OERS)
• Format: 100 multiple-choice questions. Closed course book exam.
• Time Allowance: 3 hours
• Passing Grade: 60% correct answers
• Distinction Grade: 90% correct answers
• Number of exam attempts: 2