When time-sensitive shipments of specialized chemicals require international air transport, unfamiliarity with the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) can lead to costly delays or rejected shipments. Such scenarios not only create financial losses but may damage corporate reputation. The solution lies in comprehensive IATA DGR certification training.
Comprehensive Training for Regulatory Compliance
The specialized course, designed for personnel handling dangerous goods shipments, fully complies with IATA DGR Section 1.5 requirements and follows the IATA Dangerous Goods Training Guidelines 7.3 functional divisions. Replacing previous six-category training systems, the program employs the latest competency-based training and assessment (CBTA) methodology to ensure complete understanding of air transport safety regulations.
Key Course Benefits
Participants completing the five-day (40-hour) instructor-led program will gain the ability to:
- Interpret and comply with all regulatory requirements
- Independently execute all aspects of dangerous goods transportation
- Properly audit shipping documents, packaging, markings and labels using IATA DGR manuals
- Understand legal responsibilities of all parties involved in hazardous materials air transport
Curriculum Overview
The training covers critical operational knowledge including:
- Legal liabilities of primary stakeholders
- Practical application of current IATA DGR manual provisions
- Accurate hazardous materials identification and classification
- Packaging safety considerations and quantity limitations
- Proper marking and labeling protocols
- Radioactive materials transportation
- Completion of mandatory verification checklists
- Impact of national and carrier-specific variations
Practical Training Components
The program incorporates extensive case studies and scenario-based acceptance exercises, allowing participants to apply theoretical knowledge to operational situations. A final theoretical and practical evaluation assesses competency acquisition.
Certification Details
Participants scoring 80% or higher receive IATA certification valid for 24 months, with special distinction awarded for scores exceeding 90%. The course includes access to current IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations electronic manuals and DG Compass 3-D simulation tools.
The training is particularly relevant for airline personnel, freight operators, shippers, ground service providers, and all professionals involved in dangerous goods acceptance or transportation processes.
Course availability includes sessions in Bogotá (April 2026) and Panama City (May and August 2026), with enterprise-specific in-house training options available through authorized IATA training centers and regional partners.