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Found 267 courses and diplomas

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Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) - building a long-term sustainable aviation industry

Learn the fundamentals of carbon markets and sustainable alternative fuels (SAF) and their essential roles in the future of aviation.

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  • English
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System Wide Information Management Fundamentals

Foundational knowledge of the ICAO concept of System Wide Information Management (SWIM) and its associated applications

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Tax Planning and Compliance for International Airline Professionals

This course will provide you with the insight and knowledge of indirect tax, direct tax, and the tax treatment of flight and cabin crew members.

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Tax Planning and Compliance for International Airline Professionals

This course offers you the combined topics and knowledge of IATA’s courses on indirect tax, direct tax, and the tax treatment of flight and cabin crew members.

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Temperature Controlled Air Cargo Operations for Pharmaceutical Products

Learn the requirements of the healthcare industry for an air cargo logistics service provider, to become a player in the pharmaceutical logistics market.

  • Español
  • English
  • Français
  • 中文
  • Português
  • Pусский
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Temperature Controlled Air Cargo Operations for Pharmaceutical Products

Learn the requirements of the healthcare industry for an air cargo logistics service provider, to become a player in the pharmaceutical logistics market.

  • Español
  • English
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  • 中文
  • Português
  • Pусский
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Tour Production Diploma (self-study)

This diploma is designed to provide an overview of the travel industry and then sharpen specific skills in the area of tour production, such as, advise your clients on the best tour options, create customized tour packages for niche customers, recommend group and luxury travel options and advise on modes of transportation, accommodation and tours.

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Transport of Pharma Products and Vaccines by Air

Learn about product and transport process temperature ranges, packaging technologies, key risk factors and critical control points in pharma handling process.

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Travel and Tourism Consultant Diploma

Study popular tourism destinations and improve your sales skills to successfully advise your clients on the best travel options.

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Travel and Tourism Consultant Diploma (self-study)

Study popular tourism destinations and improve your sales skills to successfully advise your clients on the best travel options.