Managing Green Airports

4-day (32 hours) classroom course

IATA’s course on Managing Green Airports will provide a comprehensive overview of airport environmental matters, including climate change, noise management, local air quality, waste and water management, wildlife management, as well as environmental management systems, community engagement and decision making. You will have the opportunity to review case studies and best practices, solve real problems and exercises, and discuss effective approaches to environmental management with experts. You will be in the position to understand the environmental implications of airport operations, relate them to airline operations, and formulate effective solutions.

Course Code: ENC005VEEN01

Course format

• This classroom course provides 4 days (32 hours) of instruction delivered by an official IATA Instructor.
• Take this course at an IATA Training Center, Regional Training Partner, or on-demand as in-house training.
• Student performance will be based on an assessment.

Prerequisites

• Recommended level is Entry-level or Intermediate.
• The recommended level of language proficiency is ICAO Operational Level 4 or the equivalent for courses held in languages other than English.

How to register

• When you click the Register button, you will be directed to log in to your Training Account.
• Register early and save up to 25% at our Training Centers! Please read the Terms and Conditions for the early bird discount.

In-house training

To arrange in-house training for your company, please complete the in-house training request form or contact the Training Specialist in your region.

On completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Characterize and assess the environmental impact of airports
• Identify the causes and implications of environmental risks and challenges
• Explain the common areas of cooperation between an airport and an airline
• Formulate and implement effective environmental policies and solutions at airports

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

• Environmental management
• Noise management
• Climate change
• Local air quality
• Waste and water management
• Wildlife management
• Community engagement
• Implementation strategy

Activities

• Interactive sessions
• Self-study material
• Exercises and case studies
• Multiple-choice exam

This course is recommended for:

• Airport environmental, operational and compliance officers
• Airport Sustainability managers
• Airline environmental officers
• Civil aviation and regulatory authorities
• Environmental policy makers
• Ground handling managers

An IATA Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 70% or higher. A special distinction is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 90% or higher.