IATA Cargo Introductory Course
August 6, 2026
IATA Cargo Introductory Course is designed to teach IATA cargo rules and procedures, how freight forwarders and airline cargo units operate, plus much more. With over 52 million tons of cargo shipped annually, the air cargo industry is the place to work for. Prepare yourself to work in the air cargo industry with this comprehensive course. 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
- 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
