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.
This course is mandated for IATA Cargo Agents in accordance with the IATA Cargo Agency Resolutions.
What you will learn
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
Who should attend
This course is recommended for:
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
Certificate awarded
An IATA Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants who successfully pass the final exam.
Exam information
Method: Online exam with remote supervision (OERS)