
Self-study courses deliver comprehensive instruction to busy aviation and travel industry professionals.
Our training solutions are interactive, learner-friendly, and available in a variety of convenient formats.
These courses require the student to study either with an IATA Partner or on their own with a printed textbook, e-textbook or through e-learning. Students can choose to sit their exams online with remote supervision or go to a physical location to take an examination in a supervised environment.
Self-study
Manage your learning to fit your schedule and study at your own pace. With IATA's e-learning courses, get the complete learning experience from your computer. Learn from fun, interactive materials and write your exam online. Alternatively, choose to study using a textbook or e-textbook with the option to write your exam online with remote supervision or at one of IATA's 50+ examination locations worldwide. See all self-study courses below.
IATA has made it easier, and more fun to learn, by offering you the chance to study your self-study courses using an Apple iPad™ or Android tablet. Find out more.
Partner-taught
Get help studying your self-study course at an Authorized Training Center or Accredited Training School. We have hundreds of partner locations around the globe. Find a location near you.
We have partnered up with Harvard Business Publishing to offer you the Harvard ManageMentor© (HMM) program to provide you with specialized aviation training with an emphasis on leadership & management.
Partner-taught and Self-study exams
Examinations are either paper-based or completed online depending on the course and the location. If your course has an online exam, it will either be supervised or unsupervised. You can find this information on each course web page.
Please read the general information on Partner-taught / Self-study exams.
Useful exam information:
Please add the applicable shipping fees to your payment for any printed textbook purchase, and don't forget to visit our Taxation page to determine the tax requirements for your company and in your country.
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Destination | Single kit delivery fee (USD) |
Canada/USA | $31 |
All Countries except Canada/USA | $44 |
Please follow the IATA Self-study Enrollment Guide (pdf) to enrol in a course.
Please Note: If you have taken a course with IATA, please do not create a new account – simply sign in with your existing account. If you have forgotten your username/password click on the ‘Forgot your username or password?’ link to reset your login credentials.
Found 100 courses and diplomas
Accounting and Financial Management for Travel Agencies - ELearning - English
Learn to speak accounting language, grasp accounting principles and interpret financial statements to assess and steer your business.
- English
- Course
Air Cargo Advanced Marketing
This course uses our expertise to provide knowledge on cargo rating principles and Air Waybill completion, as well as basic marketing procedures.
- English
- Course
Air Cargo Advanced Marketing for the Leadership & Management Training Program Course
Review cargo rates and charges, construction and combination rates, and completing air waybills with IATA and Harvard ManageMentor leading to the Diploma in Leadership & Management.
- English
- Course
Air Cargo Diploma (Self-study)
This diploma will give you a well-rounded introduction to today’s complex air cargo industry, helping you get a head start in your career at an airline, freight forwarder or ground handling company. You will learn about the key stakeholders in the air cargo supply chain, how they operate, and the skill sets you need to stand out as a desirable candidate.
- English
- 中文
- Diploma
Air Transport Fundamentals
Study how the air transportation system relates to airlines, airports, civil aviation authorities and air navigation services.
- English
- Course
Air Transport Fundamentals for the Leadership & Management Training Program
Study how the air transportation system relates to airlines, airports, Civil Aviation Authorities and Air Navigation Services.
- English
- Course
Airline Cabin Crew Training
This course is ideal for young professionals looking to get a head start in the profession, introducing the skills and responsibilities expected by the world’s leading airlines.
- English
- 中文
- Course
Airline Cabin Crew Training for the Leadership & Management Training Program
Take this first step to becoming an airline cabin crew member while developing your people and business management skills.
- English
- Course
Airline Customer Service course
Drive outstanding customer service with the winning combination of knowledge, skills, and attitude.
- English
- 中文
- Course
Airline Customer Service for the Leadership & Management Training Program
Drive outstanding customer service with the with the winning combination of knowledge, skills, and attitude.
- English
- Course
Airline Marketing
Stay ahead of the competition by understanding and applying sound marketing principles.
- English
- Course
Airline Marketing for the Leadership & Management Training Program
Stay ahead of the competition by understanding and applying sound marketing principles.
- English
- Course
Airline Revenue Management
Discover the techniques applied by airlines to derive revenue from seat sales to maximize profitability.
- English
- Course
Airline Revenue Management for the Leadership & Management Training Program
Discover the techniques applied by airlines to derive revenue from seat sales to maximize profitability.
- English
- Course
Airport Emergency Response Awareness - eLearning - English
As a member of the “airport community” understand the main components of an Emergency Response and illustrates how its challenges can be coped with
- English
- Course
Airport Operations Foundation Diploma
This Diploma is designed to address the audience of prospective Airport and Ground Operations professionals. The variety of available courses gives the opportunity to identify the key areas required to be able to perform task safely and efficiently.
- English
- 中文
- Diploma
Airport Operations Fundamentals
Starting a career or wishing to expand your knowledge in airports? Get the essential knowledge you need to succeed.
- English
- 中文
- Course
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
- English
- Course
Airport Ramp Services
Improve your understanding of ground service tasks and procedures, including safety and security measures.
- English
- Course
Airport Ramp Services for the Leadership & Management Training Program
Improve your understanding of ground service tasks and procedures, including safety and security measures.
- English
- Course
Assisting Travelers with Special Needs
Identify customers who may have special travel needs and require non-emergency special services, support or accommodation from suppliers
- English
- Course
Aviation Fundamentals Diploma
This self-study diploma will provide new graduates looking to join the air transport industry or professionals looking to move into the industry, with a solid understanding of the industry. Learn about the history of aviation, its different components and interdependencies among: airlines, airports, civil aviation authorities and air navigation services that needs to work in harmony in order to ensure safety and efficiency. You will also discover proficient and effective ways of increasing sales and revenue with the right marketing strategy.
- English
- 中文
- Diploma
Aviation Law - Fundamentals - ELearning - English
An overview on aviation law exploring the nine freedoms of air, Warsaw System and Chicago Convention
- English
- Course
Aviation Security Awareness
This course introduces you to the security measures and regulations you need to know to work responsibly in the industry.
- English
- 中文
- Course