Online Air Shipping Initial/Recurrent (IATA) 2026
- Topic:
- IATA
- Format:
- Air
- City:
- Online
- Description
- Topics Covered
- Required Materials
- Location
- Course Duration
- Additional Required Training
- Benefits
For shipments using Air Transportation; also known as ICAO. Fulfills US DOT and International Law Training Requirements for shipments of dangerous goods by air.
Who should take this course? IATA Training is required for any hazmat employee who needs to understand how to use the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR). This includes: Shipping personnel who prepare and sign the shipping papers for air transport, Personnel responsible for classifying hazardous product, and anyone else who meets the definition of a "hazmat employee" and who needs to understand how to read and interpret the IATA Air Regulations.
This course is for initial or recurrent students.
Scope of this course:
This course covers the shippers (and carriers') responsibilities for the following functions:
Classification (using IATA Section 3) of products
Identification (ie. selecting a proper shipping name and using IATA Section 4.2)
Packing (using the IATA packing instructions and selecting the correct specification or Limited Quantity Packaging)
Marking and Labeling
Documentation
Use of the IATA Checklist
State and Operator Variations
Please Note: Prepayment is required for online training. Login credentials are released upon payment.
Prerequisites: None.
Training Valid For: 24 months (IATA)
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This course includes:
- Enforcement
- Definitions
- Units of Measure
- Identification
- Proper Shipping Names
- Packing Instructions
- Performance Oriented Packaging
- Limited Quantities
- State and Operator Variations
- Use of the IATA Checklist
- Use of UN Specification Packaging
- n.o.s., Proper Shipping Names
- Mixtures and Solutions
- Documentation
- Dangerous Goods Packed together
- Overpacks
- Excepted Quantities
- Handling and Loading
- Limited Discussion of Radioactives, Explosives and Lithium Batteries*
- Regulation updates and changes
- Category 6 Topics
- General Awareness, Safety and Security Awareness Training
*If you ship Lithium Batteries, Radioactive Materials or Explosives additional training is recommended.
Note for Air carrier Personnel: This 12 to 18-hour IATA course is intended for shippers and forwarders and foreign (non-US) airlines. It offers only basic coverage of so-called “Cat 6” topics. The FAA does not use the term “Cat 6”, instead they require adherence to Part 175 of 49 CFR from which no carrier is excepted. This IATA training module includes our module 9 which offers a basic introduction to Part 175 topics and USG-13 in IATA/ICAO (about 60 to 90 mins). For people who are employed by 121/135 certificated carriers or their ground handlers and are subject to 14 CFR training requirements (http://bit.ly/tdgecfr14) found in Appendix O, you should take our full airline training program (~40 hours) after evaluating its’ suitability for your particular FAA certified Ops Specs, or you can take our special Airline Upgrade module for people who’ve taken our classroom or online IATA course (~3-4 hours of additional training)”.
- Student Workbook
A downloadable workbook is available within the course (optional).
- Regulations
Current edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations are required. Students must provide their own copies, as they are not included with the course. Regulations are available for purchase from our recommended suppliers .
- Exam
An exam concludes the course. Follow the on-screen instructions.
- Recommended Supplies
Sticky notes, pens, a highlighter, and note paper.
- Emergency Response Guidebook (used in some programs) - Click here to download a free copy
Online from your desk.
- Complete your training from your desk or any convenient location with an internet connection.
Time Required:
- Estimated completion time: 12 to 20 hours for initial training or for someone who has not regularly used the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations; 8 to 12 hours for those who regularly use the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.
- You have 3 months from the date of payment to complete the course.
- A one-time extension may be purchased if additional time is needed.
Depending on your job functions, additional training may be required:
- Function Specific Training - Ultimately (in the United States) your employer has final responsibility for determining if a hazmat employee is properly trained for their particular job function. Since there is a potential for limitless types of job functions as determined by an individual employer, we as your training provider can only suggest what types of additional training might be required.
- If you ship Lithium Batteries, Radioactive Materials or Explosives additional training is recommended.
Benefits of Online Training:
- Train on a schedule that is convenient for you.
- Complete training, when and where you want using your computer, laptop, iPad, etc.
- Saves time and money on travel.
- Programs are designed to meet your product, shipping and training needs.
- 3 month time period to complete your training.
- All DGI online programs can be taken as Intial or Recurrent training.
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