IATA Cargo Introductory Course
IATA's comprehensive introduction to air cargo: the entry point to freight, ground-handling and logistics careers.
- Duration
- 3 years
- Mode
- Classroom
- Awarded by
- IATA
- Next batch
- Enquire for dates
Overview
Air cargo carries a third of world trade by value. This IATA Montréal-certified course introduces the air cargo industry end to end: acceptance, documentation, handling, rating and the roles of airlines, forwarders and ground handlers, with add-on placement opportunities.
What you’ll learn
Eligibility & who it’s for
Entry requirements
Plus Two (12th standard) or equivalent. Age 18–25 years at the time of admission.
Who it's for
Plus Two graduates and young professionals aged 18–25 seeking a career in aviation.
Certification
Career opportunities
- Cargo operations agent
- Freight forwarding executive
- Ground handling: cargo
- Logistics coordinator
Placement teams at every Vision campus run inductions, counselling and mock interviews. Our graduates work with IndiGo, SpiceJet, Akasa Air, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, SriLankan Airlines, dnata, Çelebi Aviation and VFS Global.
Upcoming batches
New batches start regularly at all five Kerala campuses and in Dubai. Enquire and our admissions team will confirm the next start date at your preferred campus.
Common questions
Who can apply to Vision's aviation courses?
Students who have completed Plus Two (12th standard) or equivalent, aged 18 to 25 at the time of admission. Some programmes accept graduates too. Our admissions team will advise.
Is Vision an IATA-authorised training centre?
Yes. Vision School of Aviation is an IATA Authorised Training Centre and has been recognised in IATA's Premier Circle, ranked among the top ten IATA institutes worldwide.
Where are the campuses?
Five campuses across Kerala: Kochi, Calicut, Thrissur, Perinthalmanna and Thiruvananthapuram, plus our international campus in Bur Dubai, UAE and an office in Northampton, UK.
What career support do you provide?
Dedicated placement teams at every campus run inductions, counselling and mock interviews, and connect students to airlines, airports and ground handlers including Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet, Qatar Airways, Etihad, Gulf Air, AirAsia, Delhi's IGI Airport and dnata. Over 10,000 students have been placed.
Ready to join IATA Cargo Introductory Course?
Send your details and our admissions team will confirm eligibility, fees and the next batch at your preferred campus.