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About the course

5-day (40 hours) classroom course

IATA Security Management Systems - SeMS aviation training course

The Security Management System (SeMS) is the element of corporate management responsibility that sets out a company's security policies and its intent to manage security as an integral part of its overall business. Once implemented, a SeMS becomes woven into the fabric of the organization and becomes part of its culture, enhancing the main pillars of SeMS within your organization: Accountability, Assurance, Culture and Support. Discover the key elements of IATA’s SeMS initiative and its implementation strategies to elevate your organization beyond regulatory compliance, strengthening overall security through continuous monitoring, improvement, and enhanced cooperation and communication. This course provides a structured approach to security process implementation in accordance with IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) requirements. In daily classroom exercises, you will begin building a performance-based SeMS that produces measurable and auditable results.

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Course Code: TSCS-18

Course format

Prerequisites

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

How to register

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.

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Security Management Systems - SeMS (classroom)

Canada, Montreal (IATA)
26 - 30 May, 2025
Register before May 05, 2025 to take advantage of the USD100 Early Bird discount. The price below includes this discount.
We recommend that you register by 05 May

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All prices are before tax and include applicable discounts.
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Class no: 229546
English
USD 2,240
USD 2,910
Regular*
USD 3,245

Find out more about our IATA Training Center in Montreal, including details about the Training Center, a map to help you find it, and a schedule of all the upcoming courses being held in Montreal.


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Taxes
As per the detailed procedure on our tax page, non-Canadian residents do not pay sales taxes if they advise us prior to their purchase.

Security Management Systems - SeMS (classroom)

Belgium, Brussels (IATA)
7 - 11 July, 2025
Register before Jun 16, 2025 to take advantage of the USD100 Early Bird discount. The price below includes this discount.
We recommend that you register by 16 Jun

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All prices are before tax and include applicable discounts.
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Class no: 229449
English
USD 2,240
USD 2,910
Regular*
USD 3,245

Find out more about our IATA Training Center in Brussels including details about the Training Center, a map to help you find it, and a schedule of all the upcoming courses being held in Brussels.

Security Management Systems - SeMS (classroom)

Switzerland, Geneva (IATA)
4 - 8 August, 2025
Register before May 04, 2025 to take advantage of the 20% Early Bird discount (only for payment by credit card or ICH). The price below includes this discount. Terms apply
We recommend that you register by 14 Jul

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Class no: 230267
English
USD 1,872
USD 2,408
Regular*
USD 2,676

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Security Management Systems - SeMS (classroom)

South Africa, Johannesburg (ATNS-RTP)
18 - 22 August, 2025
We recommend that you register by 27 Jul

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Class no: 246700
English
USD 2,340
USD 3,010
Regular*
USD 3,345

Registration

This class is offered in cooperation with ATNS Aviation Training Academy (ATNS).
A regional price applies to residents of Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Please refer to ATNS for the final price.

Aviation Training Academy (ATNS)
O.R. Tambo International Airport
Gate 14 Operation Complex,
Bonaero Drive, Bonaero Park
Kempton Park, 1622
South Africa

For more information please contact Pearl Motloung, S.A. Course Coordinato

  • E-mail: PearlMo@atns.co.za
  • Tel: +27 (011) 570 0400
  • Fax: +27 (011) 607 1454 / (011) 395 3347

You may also register on the ANTS website:

Register on ATNS website

Security Management Systems - SeMS (classroom)

Hong Kong SAR, China (IATA)
25 - 29 August, 2025
Register before May 25, 2025 to take advantage of the 20% Early Bird discount (only for payment by credit card or ICH). The price below includes this discount. Terms apply
We recommend that you register by 04 Aug

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Class no: 230658
English
USD 1,872
USD 2,408
Regular*
USD 2,676

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For Hong Kong residents in full-time employment in the aviation sector
IATA is constantly striving to make aviation training as accessible as possible, and so we have collaborated with the Professional Training and Examination Refund Scheme (ProTERS), which offers refunds for approved courses/exams taken from July 2023 to June 2026. Successful applicants can receive an 80% refund, up to a maximum of HK$30,000 or the course/exam cost, whichever is lower. Find out more

Security Management Systems - SeMS (classroom)

Netherlands, Amsterdam (IATA)
1 - 5 September, 2025
Register before Jun 01, 2025 to take advantage of the 20% Early Bird discount (only for payment by credit card or ICH). The price below includes this discount. Terms apply
We recommend that you register by 11 Aug

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Class no: 229596
English
USD 1,872
USD 2,408
Regular*
USD 2,676

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Security Management Systems - SeMS (classroom)

Türkiye, Istanbul (TKAA-RTP)
6 - 10 October, 2025
We recommend that you register by 14 Sep

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Class no: 226879
English
USD 2,340
USD 3,010
Regular*
USD 3,345

Registration


This class is offered in cooperation with Turkish Airlines Aviation Academy (TKAA).
A regional price applies to residents of Türkiye. Please refer to TKAA for the final price.

Turkish Airlines Aviation Academy (TKAA)
Ataturk Airport; Gate B 34149 Yesilkoy
Istanbul
Türkiye

For more information please contact:

You may also register on the Turkish Airlines Aviation Academy (TAA) website:

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Security Management Systems - SeMS (classroom)

China, Beijing (IATA)
10 - 14 November, 2025
Register before May 10, 2025 to take advantage of the 25% Early Bird discount (only for payment by credit card or ICH). The price below includes this discount. Terms apply
We recommend that you register by 20 Oct

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Class no: 229471
English
USD 1,755
USD 2,258
Regular*
USD 2,509

Please note that prices DO NOT include the 6% Chinese VAT. The VAT must be paid additionally if applicable to your registration.

Find out more about our IATA Training Center in Beijing, including details about the Training Center, a map to help you find it, and a schedule of all the upcoming courses being held in Beijing.

Security Management Systems - SeMS (classroom)

United States, Miami (IATA)
17 - 21 November, 2025
Register before May 17, 2025 to take advantage of the 25% Early Bird discount (only for payment by credit card or ICH). The price below includes this discount. Terms apply
We recommend that you register by 27 Oct

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Class no: 229832
English
USD 1,755
USD 2,258
Regular*
USD 2,509

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Security Management Systems - SeMS (classroom)

Singapore, Singapore (IATA)
8 - 12 December, 2025
Register before Jun 08, 2025 to take advantage of the 25% Early Bird discount (only for payment by credit card or ICH). The price below includes this discount. Terms apply
We recommend that you register by 17 Nov

Find out more about our Early Bird Terms.
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*Please refer to our Payment options.
Class no: 230630
English
USD 1,755
USD 2,258
Regular*
USD 2,509

Find out more about our IATA Training Center in Singapore, including details about the Training Center, a map to help you find it, and a schedule of all the upcoming courses being held in Singapore.

What you will learn

Upon completing this course you will be able to:

  • Discuss the structure and components of the SeMS
  • Plan an organizational structure in terms of security responsibilities
  • Integrate SeMS procedures into your operations
  • Build awareness and security-oriented culture throughout your organization

Course content

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

  • SeMS
    • Management systems overview
    • IATA's SeMS initiative
    • Core elements of SeMS
  • Management
    • Building a security structure within your organization
    • Contingency planning
    • Security threat assessment
    • Risk management
    • Human factors
  • Quality
    • Quality control
    • Quality assurance of SeMS
    • IOSA compliancy

Supporting materials

Each participant will receive a complimentary copy of the latest IATA Security Management System (SeMS) Manual in e-book format. It is an indispensable field publication that you will refer to throughout this course and in your day-to-day duties.

Who should attend

This course is recommended for:

  • Security Managers in the aviation domain
  • Civil aviation authority representatives
  • Airline Managers
  • Airport Managers
  • Law Enforcement and other government personnel

Certificate awarded

An IATA Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 80% or higher on all exercises and exams. A special distinction is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 90% or higher.

I decided to attend this course to further my qualifications and gain a deeper understanding of the intricacies involved in my current role. This course will undoubtedly support my professional growth.

- Jaypee R. Dayon , April 15, 2024

Being part of the Security Department, I found this course crucial in learning how to effectively implement SeMS within our company. The knowledge gained has been instrumental in strengthening our practices.

- Natalie Jane Tanglao , April 15, 2024

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