Carleton University – IATA Professional Certificate in Air Transportation Principles and Policy

5 live virtual classroom courses to be completed in 2 years

The Professional Certificate in Air Transportation Principles and Policy provides professionals with a solid foundation of knowledge about the nexus of government policy and the operating environment of civil aviation. This program is offered jointly by Carleton University’s School of Public Policy and Administration, through its Transportation Policy Innovation Centre, and the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Become a policy-savvy expert who truly understands how the air transport industry functions. If you work in the public sector, this certificate will help you hone your public policy development skills as you gain insight into the workings of this important economic sector. On the other hand, if you work in the private sector, you will take your knowledge of your sector of employment to a higher level while you learn how to predict, influence, and implement the regulatory framework that affects every facet of civil aviation.

What you will learn

Upon completion of this program you will be able to:

In the private sector

Extend your grasp of the inner workings of the entire industry and the government decision-making processes to make you an effective interlocutor for your company and for the aviation industry as a whole.
Develop your ability to influence national and international regulatory frameworks to bring added value to your organization and promote your upward mobility.

In the public sector

Demonstrate a solid theoretical and practical understanding of how the air transport industry functions as well as the challenges and opportunities it faces.
Hone your public-policy development skills to make you an even better regulator.

“I trusted the affiliation with Carleton University would lead to a positive experience. Now, I have skills, knowledge, and the context to contribute meaningfully to conversations about the industry.” – Matt Whittle

Who should attend

Entry and intermediate-level analysts and managers in government, in the air transport industry, or in organizations that interact or do business with the air transport sector.
Senior managers in government who expect to take on significant new responsibilities for policy-making in air transport.
Managers in airlines, airports, and air navigation service-providers organizations whose job responsibilities include establishing and maintaining influential relationships with government policymakers.

Certificate awarded

Upon successful completion of the program, you will be awarded an IATA-Carleton University Professional Certificate in Air Transportation Principles and Policy.