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IATA Cargo Introductory Course

About Course

With over 52 million tons of cargo shipped annually, the air cargo industry is the place to be. Prepare yourself to work in the industry with this comprehensive course. You will learn about basic IATA cargo rules and procedures, how freight forwarders and airline cargo units operate, plus much more.

Course Objective

Upon completing this course you will have the skills to:

  • Guide clients on the IATA rules and procedures for air freight shipments

  • Arrange air cargo shipments in accordance with IATA rules and procedures

  • Apply published rates and charges for air cargo shipments

  • Complete air waybills accurately

  • Prepare shipments ready for carriage

Course Content

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

  • Operations at cargo agencies, airlines, and freight forwarders

  • Air cargo acceptance basic rating principles

  • Air waybill completion

  • Industry terminology and abbreviations

  • IATA geography, TACT, and other cargo manuals


  • Newcomers to the industry

  • Cargo agent and air freight forwarder sales and marketing staff

  • Airline and manufacturer sales, reservations, and acceptance staff

  • Junior-level managers at cargo agents, airlines, and manufacturers

Course Exam & Certification


  • Exam Method: Online exam with remote supervision by IATA

  • Exam Format: Multiple Choice questions, Closed Text Book

  • Number of questions: 100

  • Time Allowance: 3 hours

  • Passing Grade: 60 correct answers

  • Distinction Grade: 90 correct answers

  • Number of exam attempts: 2


Certifications


  • An IATA & KHDA Certificate is awarded to participants successfully passing the final exam.

  • Dangerous Goods Regulations Certificate will be awarded which is approved by the Federal body of UAE General Civil Aviation Authority {GCAA}

  • Internship at Ras Al-Khaimah International Airport, UAE